FanHome - Back to the Future DeLorean

Last Updated: April 20, 2024

FanHome - Back to the Future 1:8 Scale DeLorean FanHome - Back to the Future DeLorean

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Description

FanHome is the distributor of many very detailed kits. When subscribed to one of the kits, each month you will receive several "stages" that contain parts for the build. The Back to the Future DeLorean consists of 158 stages. Each month 5 stages are sent to the subscriber.

The Back to the Future DeLorean is 1:8 scale dicast/plastic highly detailed model of the DeLorean used in the Back to the Future film.

Features

Stages and My Build

The following table outlines each stage of the build. A navigation menu has been provided to make it easier to view a particular stage. Hover the mouse pointer over a stage in the navigation menu and a tooltip will pop up with a brief description of what that stage contains. Click the stage number to go to that stage. In the stage table, under the Description column, there is a link to return to the stage navigation menu

Stage Navigation Menu

Stage 001 The first stage contains the numberplate (license plate), bumper and rear section including the right tail light assembly
Stage 002 This stage contains the left rear tail light assembly and one wing (left front fender) with black trim
Stage 003 This stage contains the first of four wheels, including the tire, trim and hubcap
Stage 004 This stage contains the Mr. Fusion chamber, reactor disc elements and bodywork
Stage 005 This stage contains the parts for the left front suspension and brake
Stage 006 This stage contains the parts for the right front suspension and brake
Stage 007 This stage contains the parts for the steering rack, linkage and front plate
Stage 008 This stage contains the parts for the anti-roll bar and bottom plate
Stage 009 This stage contains the parts for the second front wheel, including the tire, rim and hubcap
Stage 010 This stage contains the the frame and fixing screws
Stage 011 This stage contains the parts for the engine support plus connecting rods and fixing screws
Stage 012 This stage contains the parts for the rear left wheel hub and suspension, plus fixing screws
Stage 013 This stage contains the parts for a rear wheel, including the tire, rim and hubcap
Stage 014 This stage contains the parts for the right wheel hub and suspension, plus fixing screws
Stage 015 This stage contains the parts for a second rear wheel, including the tire, rim and hubcap
Stage 016 This stage contains the parts for building the transmission
Stage 017 This stage contains the parts for building more of the engine and transmission
Stage 018 This stage contains the parts for building the back of the engine, the oil filter, the fuel filter, the left and right manifold and the left and right engine side
Stage 019 This stage contains the parts for building more of the engine including the engine top, water pump, water hoses, water distribution pipes, flexible pipe and auxiliary air pipe
Stage 020 This stage contains the parts for building more of the engine and includes the intake manifolds
Stage 021 This stage contains the parts for building more of the engine and includes the cylinder head covers, control pressure regulator, oil filler cap, A/C Compressor, A/C Compressor Connector and A/C Compressor brackets
Stage 022
Stage 023
Stage 024
Stage 0215
Stage 026
Stage 027
Stage 028
Stage 029
Stage 030


Stage No. Description Parts Finished Stage
001 Stage 001 contains the license plate, rear bumper and rear section that includes the tail lights. Only the right tail light assembly is in stage 001, the left tail light assembly is in stage 002. The photo in this stage shows the rear bumper with both tail light assemblies installed.

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Rear bumper, Upper Rear Section, Lower Rear Section, License Plate Base, License Plate ("OUTOFTIME"), Stickers, Tail Light Frame, Tail Lights, Brake Lights, Backup Lights, License Plate Holder, (9) AP Screws, (7) BP Screws

Stage 001 parts (Photo from Stage 001 Magazine

Click this link to view a photo of the parts, excluding the screws, to complete Stage 001



Click to view the parts and completed stage, actually stage 001 & 002

002 Stage 002 contains parts to finish the right tail light assembly, the front left fender (called a 'wing') and two strips of black side trim

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Left tail light assembly, front left fender and two pieces of fender trim

Stage 001 parts (Photo from Stage 002 Magazine
Click this link to view a photo of the parts, excluding the screws, to complete Stage 002



Click to view the finished stage 002 left fender


003 Stage 003 contains the parts to complete one of the four tires, rims and hubcaps.

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Tire, Hubcap, Rim, Hub, Washer and (3) BP Screws. Do not install the washer and hubcap at this time, even though the instructions tell you to do so. It will have to be removed in a later stage. Therefore; store them in a safe place.

Stage 001 parts (Photo from Stage 003 Magazine
Click this link to view a photo of the parts, excluding the screws, to complete Stage 003



Click to view the finished stage 003 tire and wheel


004 Stage 004 contains the parts to build and complete the Mr. Fusion Chamber, reactor disc elements and body work.

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Mr. Fusion Chamber 01, Mr. Fusion left half, Mr. Fusion Chamber 02, Mr. Fusion right half, Mr. Fusion Lid, Reactor Disc, Hinge 01, Reactor Disc (yellow), Mr. Fusion Hatch, Hinge 02, Reactor Disc (black), Mr. Fusion Chamber 03, Hinge 03, (2) springs, Reactor Disc base, Body work, (6) CP Screws, (18) AP Screws.

View this YouTube video from The World of Wayne for a much better way to install the small springs in the Mr. Fusion Hinge

Stage 001 parts (Photo from Stage 004 Magazine
Click this link to view a photo of the parts, excluding the screws, to complete Stage 004



Click to view the finished stage 005 Mr. Fusion closed


Click to view the finished stage 005 Mr. Fusion open


Click to view the finished stage 004 Reactor Disc


005 & 006 Stage 005 & 006 contains the parts to complete the left (Stage 005) and right (Stage 006) front suspension and brake.

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Stage 005 - Left Front Suspension, Lower Link, Shock Absorber, Coil spring, Control Arm, Brake Caliper, Positioning Column, Spring, Left Front Tie Head, Brake Disc, (2) AM Screws, (2) BM Screws, (2) CM Screws, (3) DM Screws, (1) EM Screw, (1) AP Screw, (1) DP screw.

Stage 006 - Right Front Suspension, Lower Link, Shock Absorber, Coil spring, Control Arm, Brake Caliper, Positioning Column, Spring, Right Front Tie Head, Brake Disc, (2) AM Screws, (2) BM Screws, (2) CM Screws, (3) DM Screws, (1) EM Screw, (1) AP Screw, (1) DP screw.

Stage 001 parts (Photo from Stage 005_and_006 Magazine
Click this link to view a photo of the parts, excluding the screws, to complete Stage 005 and 006



Click to view the finished stage 005 & 006. One photo is the suspension with the wheel in the driving position and one photo is with the wheel in the flying position.


007 & 008 Stage 007 & 008 contains the parts for the steering rack, linkage, front plate, anti-roll bar and bottom plate.

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Stage 007 - Pinion, Pull Rod, Front Plate, Steering Rack, and Boots, (2) FM Screws.

Stage 008 - Bottom Plate, Left Anti-Roll Bar Base, Right Anti-Roll Bar Base and Anti-Roll Bar, (4) AP Screws.

Stage 007 and 008 parts (Photo from Stage 007_and_008 Magazine)
Click this link to view a photo of the parts, excluding the screws, to complete Stage 005 and 006


The image of these assembled parts will be shown in a later stage.



009 Stage 009 contains the parts to complete another of the four tires, rims and hubcaps.

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Tire, Hubcap, Rim, Hub, Washer and (3) BP Screws. Do not install the washer and hubcap at this time, even though the instructions tell you to do so. It will have to be removed in a later stage. Therefore; store them in a safe place.

Stage 009 parts (Photo from Stage 009 Magazine
Click this link to view a photo of the parts, excluding the screws, to complete Stage 009



Click to view the finished stage 009 tire and wheel


010 Stage 010 contains the frame and fixing screws. In this stage, the steering linkage, front suspension and wheels are installed that were installed in previous stages.

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Stage 010 contains only the frame and the screws that will be required later. Parts included: Frame, (4) AP Screws, (4) GM Screws, (6) DM Screws, (4) BM Screws and (3) AM Screws.

Stage 010 parts (Photo from Stage 010 Magazine
Click this link to view a photo of the parts, excluding the screws, to complete Stage 010


Click to view the finished stage 010 tire and wheel

Click to view the finished stage 010 tire and wheel

Click to view the finished stage 010 tire and wheel



011 Stage 011 contains the parts for the Engine Support Cross Member, the Engine Support Left, the Engine Support Right, the Base Panel Left, the Base Panel Right, (12) DM Screws and (2) HM Screws.

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Stage 011 contains the engine support

Stage 011 parts (Photo from Stage 010 Magazine
Click this link to view a photo of the parts, excluding the screws, to complete Stage 011


Click to view the finished stage 011 Engine Mount and Connecting Rods

Click to view the finished stage 011 Engine Mount and Connecting Rods

Click to view the finished stage 011 Engine Mount and Connecting Rods



012 & 014 Stage 012 & 014 contains the parts for the Rear Left and Right Hub Carriers, Rear Left and right Radius Arms, Boots, Front Left & Right Track Rods, Flanges, Rear Shock Assemblies, Springs, Links, Brackets, Rear Brakes Calibers, Rear Brake Disks, (4) BM Screws, (4) CM Screws, (2) HM Screw3, (6) EM Screws, (4) AP Screws, (2) IM Screw3.

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Stage 012 & 014 contains the parts for the rear left and right wheel hub and suspension, plus fixing screws

Stage 012 parts (Photo from Stage 012 Magazine
Click this link to view a photo of the parts, excluding the screws, to complete Stage 012 & 014. The image on the left is a photo of the actual parts. The image of the right is from the Stage 12 Magazine.


The image of these assembled parts will be shown in a later stage.



013 & 015 Stage 013 & 015 contains the parts for the rear wheels, includes the tires, rims, hubcaps, hubs, washers, (6) BP Screws and (2) GM Screws.

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Stage 013 & 015 contains the parts for the rear wheels including the Tires, Hubcaps, Rims, Washers, Hubs and (6) BP Screws and (2) GM Screws. Do not install the washers and hubs at this time, even thought the instructions tell you to do so. It will have to be removed in a later stage. Therefore; store them in a safe place.

After Stage 015, most of the rear suspension will have been assembled. The completed stages 012 to 015 are shown in the photos in the column to the right.

Stage 013 parts (Photo from Stage 013 Magazine
Click this link to view a photo of the parts, excluding the screws, to complete Stage 015. The image on the left is a photo of the actual parts. The image of the right is from the Stage 15 Magazine.



Click to view the finished stage 003 tire and wheel



Click to view this view of the finished stage 012 - 015 assembly



Click to view this view of the finished stage 012 - 015 assembly



Click to view this view of the finished stage 012 - 015 assembly



Click to view this view of the finished stage 012 - 015 assembly



Click to view this view of the finished stage 012 - 015 assembly



Click to view this view of the finished stage 012 - 015 assembly



Click to view this view of the finished stage 012 - 015 assembly


016
Stage 016 contains the parts for the transmission including the Left and Right Transmission Cases, the Transmission Case End, (2) Axle Mounts, (2) Rubber Seals, (2) AM Screws, (2) DM Screws, and (2) EP Screws.

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Stage 016 parts (Photo from Stage 016 Magazine)
Click this link to view a photo of the parts, excluding the screws, to complete Stage 016. The image on the left is a photo of the actual parts. The image of the right is from the Stage 16 Magazine.



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017
Stage 017 contains the parts for the engine and transmission case including the Engine Bottom, Sump Pan, Engine Front, Starter 1 (Starter Motor), Starter 2 (Solenoid), (2) JM Screws, (2) FP Screws, (5) DP Screws, (1) AP Screw.

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Stage 017 parts (Photo from Stage 017 Magazine)
Click this link to view a photo of the parts, excluding the screws, to complete Stage 017. The image on the left is a photo of the actual parts. The image of the right is from the Stage 17 Magazine.



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018
Stage 018 contains the parts for the sides and back of the engine, the oil filter, the fuel filter, the right manifold, the left manifold, (6) DM Screws and (6) AP Screws.

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Stage 018 parts (Photo from Stage 018 Magazine)
Click this link to view a photo of the parts, excluding the screws, to complete Stage 018. The image on the left is a photo of the actual parts. The image of the right is from the Stage 18 Magazine.



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019
Stage 019 contains more parts for the engine including, the engine top, water pump, water hoses, water distribution pipes, flexible pipe, auxiliary air pipe, (3) AP Screws and (4) AM screws.

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Stage 019 parts (Photo from Stage 019 Magazine)
Click this link to view a photo of the parts, excluding the screws, to complete Stage 019. The image on the left is a photo of the actual parts. The image of the right is from the Stage 19 Magazine.



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020
Stage 020 contains more parts for the engine including, the intake manifolds, and (16) AP Screws

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Stage 020 parts (Photo from Stage 020 Magazine)
Click this link to view a photo of the parts, excluding the screws, to complete Stage 020. The image on the left is a photo of the actual parts. The image of the right is from the Stage 20 Magazine.



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021
Stage 021 contains more parts for the engine including the, left and right cylinder head covers, control pressure regulator, oil filler cap, A/C compressor rear, A/C compressor front, A/C compressor connector, (2) A/C compressor brackets, (12) AP Screws, (4) FP Screws and (2) DM Screws.

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Stage 021 parts (Photo from Stage 021 Magazine)
Click this link to view a photo of the parts, excluding the screws, to complete Stage 021. The image on the left is a photo of the actual parts. The image of the right is from the Stage 21 Magazine.



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