Build instructions · Series 1

Ladders & Catwalks

The Series 1 ladders, in three sizes, and catwalks.

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Ladders & Catwalks

This is a guide for a retired Series 1 set.

Before you start

  • White PVA craft glue. We use Aleene's Turbo Tacky: the bottle for big jobs, a glue pen for fine beads.
  • Small clamps to hold pieces while they dry.
  • Precision tweezers or a pointed tool for punching out small pieces and slots.

Tips & tricks

  • The front of a sheet is the side the die cut went into; it has the rolled edges. The back is flat.
  • Pieces punch out most easily when pushed from the back.
  • Fold every score fully so its edge is crisp and straight. It's cardboard, so it sometimes needs a little help.
  • Be a little generous with glue. It wipes up with a dry or slightly damp paper towel and dries clear.
  • Glue marks and their targets always match in shape and size.

  1. Ladders & catwalks

  2. Step 1 of 4 Ladders

    Step 1 diagram
    1. There are 3 sizes of ladders on your sheets that all assemble in the same way.
    2. See the Tips & Tricks video for the most effective assembly method.
    3. When attaching side pieces to the ladder piece, insert tabs into slots on the front rolled edge face of the side pieces.

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  3. Step 2 of 4

    Step 2 diagram
    1. Make sure that doubled up edges are aligned before drying.
    2. Glue pieces 27 & 28 together first and let dry.
    3. When attaching pieces 29a & 29b, insert tabs into slots on the front rolled edge face of the side pieces.
    4. Make sure side pieces are straight up and down before drying.

  4. Step 3 of 4

    Step 3 diagram
    1. Make sure that doubled up edges are aligned before drying.
    2. Glue pieces 44 & 45 together first and let dry.
    3. When attaching pieces 43a & 43b, insert tabs into slots on the front rolled edge face of the side pieces.
    4. Make sure side pieces are straight up and down before drying.

  5. Step 4 of 4

    Step 4 diagram
    1. Make sure glue marks and targets match size and shape, and that doubled up edges are aligned before drying.
    2. Glue pieces 31a & 31b as well as 32a & 32b together first and let dry.
    3. On piece 30 ensure all scores are crisply and evenly folded.