Artitec Model TT Truck kit build.

[Raymo]

I figured I'd show off my next build here on the forum. I purchased this kit from Reynauld's for $15.00 US, which really isn't out of touch with kits of similar style. I was surprised when I opened that it wasn't injected plastic but resin and photo etched brass. It gave me a little appreciation for the price of the built ups when I saw the detail in the photo etch.

[Raymo]

The resin parts are molded fairly clean

[Raymo]

The photo etch sheet and clear acetate.

[Raymo]

The directions sheet is similar to most model kits

[Raymo]

This build won't be super-fast as I'm using it as filler work for other projects on the bench. I just wanted to show off another alternative to the loss of Jordan's

[postalkarl]

Hey Raymo:

I shall be following along.

Karl

[GPdemayo]

Interesting with the resin and brass parts.....looking forward to seeing how this all comes together. 

[ReadingBob]

I'm always up for a Raymo build! 

[bparrish]

Pretty cool.

Are these coming directly from England or is there a US supplier?

Thanx
Bob

[Raymo]

Bob, Artitec is based in the Netherlands. Reynauld's is I think in the Chicago area and deals in European trains. I also bought some built ups from MB Klein in Baltimore.

[Jim Donovan]

Looks very interesting, I am looking forward to another get build.

Jim D

[Keep It Rusty]

A couple weeks ago I was looking at these and left curious about their build quality. Looks like you are answering that for me.

Very cool.

[Rail and Tie]

A little while back, I ordered a few of the Artitec kits as well, including the Omnibus.  It seems that they are backordered a bit, but I am really looking forward to the Omnibus.


Can't wait to see Master Raymo in action on this one.

[tom.boyd.125]

Dan,
Not familiar with these models...will watch you work your magic on them...
Tommy

[Raymo]

Thanks everyone for showing interest in this build. I've been poking around with this kit a couple minutes at a time, usually when I'm home at lunch. So I started with removing the sprues on the bottom of the fenders which I marked with black marker.