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Knight Rider K.I.T.T. 1/8 Build
Fanhome, a subsidiary of De Agostini Publishing, works with pop culture licenses to generate build-up models from many fandoms from the MCU to Star Wars. In 2022, in recognition of the 40th Anniversary of Knight Rider, Fanhome premiered and released the series subscription build-up of K.I.T.T. -- one of the most famous cars in television history. Of course, you know we had to be "lone crusaders" and be a part of this iconic build! The entire subscription has 110 issues and will take about two years. You can follow our progress below.
"One man can make a difference, Michael." -- Winston Knight
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Stage 1 -- Hood and Grille
Stage 2 -- Scanner and Three Front End Lights
Stage 3 -- Front Left Wheel Assembly
Stage 4 -- Dashboard and Instrument Panels
Stage 5 -- Steering Wheel and Front Circuit Board
Stage 6 -- Suspension Upper Control Arm 1
Stage 7 -- Steering Gearbox and Chassis Beam
Stage 8 -- Front Left Suspension, Wheel, and Chassis Beam
Stage 9 --- Right Front Suspension, Knuckle, Brake Disc, and Chassis
Stage 10 -- Steering Tie Rods and Arms, Brake Lines, and Anti-Roll Bar
Stage 11 -- Center Section of the Chassis
Stage 12 -- Battery Pack (Standard)
Stage 13 -- Washer Tank and Shock Absorber; Wheel Arch to Chassis
Stage 14 -- Oil Tank Assembly (Standard)
Stage 15 -- Electronic Control Unit (Standard); Wheel Arch to Chassis
Stage 16 -- Front Right Wheel
Stage 17 -- Engine Cooling Fans
Stage 18 -- Outer Radiator and Hoses
Stage 19 -- Mounting the Turbine and Connecting the Fan Wiring
Stages 20 and 21 -- Assembly of the Turbine I and II
Stage 22 -- Assembly of the Turbine III
Stages 23 and 24 -- Assembly of the Turbine IV and V
Stage 25 -- Assembly of the Turbine VI
Stage 26 -- Assembly of the Turbine VII
Stage 27 -- Assembly of the Air Compressor
Stage 28 -- Assembly of the Gearbox
Stage 29 -- Assembly of the Chassis Rear Section
Stage 30 -- Assembly of the Chassis Beam
Stage 31 -- Mounting of Driveshaft and Fuel Lines
Stages 32 and 33 -- Assembly of Left and Right Exhaust
Stage 34 -- Rear Axle Assembly
Stage 1 -- Hood and Grille
KITT Stage 1
Stage 2 -- Scanner and Three Front End Lights
KITT Stage 2
The build includes the green pedestrian scanner light, shown here. This was only seen in the concept car and never appeared in any on-screen version of K.I.T.T., making it non-canon. It was therefore not included in this build.
Stage 3 -- Front Left Wheel Assembly
KITT Stage 3
Stage 4 -- Dashboard and Instrument Panels
KITT Stage 4
Stage 5 -- Steering Wheel and Front Circuit Board
KITT Stage 5
KITT Stage 6
Stage 6 -- Suspension Upper Control Arm 1
Stage 7 -- Steering Gearbox and Chassis Beam
KITT Stage 7
Stage 8 -- Front Left Suspension, Wheel, and Chassis Beam
KITT Stage 8
Stage 9 -- Right Front Suspension, Knuckle, Brake Disc, and Chassis
KITT Stage 9
Stage 10 -- Steering Tie Rods and Arms, Brake Lines, and Anti-Roll Bar
KITT Stage 10
(And correcting a previous mistake with the caliper -- oops!)
Stage 11 -- Center Section of the Chassis
KITT Stage 11
Stage 12 -- Battery Pack (Standard)
KITT Stage 12
Stage 13 -- Washer Tank (Standard) and Shock Absorber; Wheel Arch to Chassis
KITT Stage 13
Stage 14 -- Oil Tank Assembly (Standard)
KITT Stage 14
Stage 15 -- Electronic Control Unit (Standard); Wheel Arch onto Chassis
KITT Stage 15
Stage 16 -- Front Right Wheel
KITT Stage 16
Stage 17 -- Engine Cooling Fans
KITT Stage 17
Stage 18 -- Outer Radiator and Hoses
KITT Stage 18
Stage 19 -- Mounting the Turbine and Connecting the Fan Wiring
KITT Stage 19
Stages 20 and 21-- Assembly of the Turbine I and II
KITT Stage 20 and 21
Stage 22 -- Assembly of the Turbine III
KITT Stage 22
Stages 23 and 24-- Assembly of the Turbine IV and V
KITT Stage 23 and 24
Stage 25 -- Assembly of the Turbine VI
KITT Stage 25
Stage 26 -- Assembly of the Turbine VII
KITT Stage 26
Stage 27 -- Assembly of the Air Compressor
KITT Stage 27
Stage 28 -- Assembly of the Gearbox
KITT Stage 28
Stage 29 -- Assembly of the Chassis Rear Section
KITT Stage 29
Stage 30 -- Assembly of the Chassis Beam
KITT Stage 30
Stage 31 -- Mounting of Driveshaft and Fuel Lines
KITT Stage 31
Stages 32 and 33 -- Assembly of Left and Right Exhaust
KITT Stages 32 and 33
Stage 34 -- Rear Axle Assembly
KITT Stage 34
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