Metalwork - Exam Papers - OL - Project - 2015

300 Marks
To be competed by Friday 27th March 2015

General Instructions to Candidates

The project you make and submit for examination, including the design element, must be your own individual work, carried out in the school under the supervision of the teacher.

Your own individual work is intended to include the intellectual activity of design along with the practical activities of making the project.

Instructions for Making the Project

  1. Details of a Model Vintage Truck are shown on the accompanying drawing.

  2. Make and assemble the Project using the materials specified in the Parts List.
    Note : Pop rivets can be used for assembly, if desired.

  3. (i) Design, make and attach Rear Axle Support(s) for the model.
    (Note: 20% of the marks will be awarded for this section.)

  4. Complete, test and solder the Electric Circuit.

  5. Your Examination Number must be clearly shown in the position indicated on the drawing.

  6. Your completed project, clearly identified with your Examination Number, must be available to the visiting examiner along with the necessary testing equipment.

Parts List

Part No. Part Name Required Material and Description
1 Grill 1 3mm, Coloured Acrylic (polished)
2 Bonnet 1 1mm Brass (polished)
3 Chassis 1 1.5 mm Aluminium (painted or polished)
4 Cab 1 1.5 mm Aluminium (painted or polished)
5 Cross Member 1 12 x 4mm Aluminium (painted or polished)
6 Bonnet Bracket 2 1.5 mm Aluminium (painted or polished)
7 Battery Holder Clamp 1 1.5 mm Aluminium (painted or polished)
8 Chassis Rail 2 15 x 15 x 2mm Aluminium Channel (polished)
9 Headlight 2 Ø20mm Nylon or Acetal (polished)
10 Right Mudguard 1 1mm Brass (polished)
11 Left Mudguard 1 1mm Brass (polished)

As Supplied

Part No. Part Name Required Material and Description
12 M3 x 8 Pan Head Set Screw 19 Steel
13 M4 x 8 Pan Head Set Screw 2 Steel
14 M3 x 25 Pan Head Set Screw (Motor to Bracket) 2 Steel
15 M3 Hex Nut 21 Steel
16 M4 Hex Nut 4 Steel
17 M4 Cap Nut 4 Steel
18 Front Axle 1 M4 Threaded Bar (120mm approx.)
19 Rear Axle 1 M4 Threaded Bar (120mm approx.)
20 Wheel 4 Ø56mm x 16mm, 4mm axle hole
21 3V Motorised Gearbox 1 In-Line Motor Mount / 120:1 or 200:1 Ratio
22 Motor Bracket 1 As Supplied
23 Motor Gear 1 Plastic Gear - 20 Teeth - to suit Gearbox Spigot
24 Front Axle Gear 1 Plastic Gear - 30 Teeth - 4mm axle hole
25 Battery Holder + Clip 1 AA x 2
26 Switch 1 Toggle
27 Insulated Wire   As Required

Design Element

Part No. Part Name Required Material and Description
28 Rear Axle Support(s)   As Designed

Note: 20% of the marks will be awarded for Assembly, Finish and Function.

Note : Pop rivets can be used for assembly, if desired.

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