Metalwork - Exam Papers - OL - Project - 2014

300 Marks

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 Grand Tourer Sports Car 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 a Front and Rear Bumpers for the model.The existing holes on the front and the rear of the Chassis, (Part 2), may be used to attach the bumpers to the model.
    (ii) Design and make and attach a Steering Wheel 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 Bonnet 1 1 mm, Brass (polished)
2 Chassis 1 1.5 mm Aluminium (painted or polished)
3 Support Unit 1 1.5 mm Aluminium (painted or polished)
4 Bonnet Side Panel 2 1.5 mm Aluminium (painted or polished)
5 Mudguard Support 2 1.5 mm Aluminium (painted or polished)
6 Seat 1 3 mm Acrylic (coloured)
7 Mudguard 2 1 mm, Brass (polished)
8 Battery Holder Clamp 1 1.5 mm Aluminium (painted or polished)

As Supplied

Part No. Part Name Required Material and Description
9 M3 x 8 Pan Head Set Screw 16 Steel
10 M3 x 8 CSK Set Screw (seat) 2 Steel
11 M3 x 25 Pan Head Set Screw (Motor to Bracket) 2 Steel
12 M4 x 40 Pan Head Set Screw (Bonnet) 2 Steel
13 M4 x 20 Pan head Set Screw (Spare Wheel) 1 Steel
14 M3 Hex Nut 20 Steel
15 M4 Hex Nut 9 Steel
16 M4 Cap Nut 7 Steel
17 Front Axle 1 M4 Threaded Bar (126mm approx.)
18 Rear Axle 1 M4 Threaded Bar (126mm approx.)
19 Wheel (Turned Birch) 5 Ø50mm x 12mm, 4mm axle hole (varnished)
20 3V Motorised Gearbox 1 In-Line Motor Mount / 120:1 or 220:1 Ratio
21 Motor Bracket 1 As Supplied
22 Motor Gear 1 Plastic Gear - 40 Teeth - to suit Gearbox Spigot
23 Axle Gear 1 Plastic Gear - 40 Teeth - 4mm Axle Hole
24 Battery Holder + Clip 1 AA x 2
25 Switch 1 Toggle
26 Insulated Wire   As Required

Design Element

Part No. Part Name Required Material and Description
27 Front Bumper 1 As Designed
28 Rear Bumper 1 As Designed
29 Steering Wheel 1 As Designed

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

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