Artitec Model TT Truck kit build.

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After I cut them off with a sprue cutter, I cleaned up the casting with my usual assortment of foam backed sandpaper

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This is where I performed my first boo-boo. I had a pretty good size air bubble at the end of the bed rail. So I puttied it and a few other blemishes with putty and then realized that I filled the stake pocket holes. Live and learn, I won't do it on the next one.

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Time to get down to brass tacks or at least brass photo etch. I cut the center-section/ driveshaft from the carrier. It was folded in half and ACC'ed together

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The rest of the rear end and wishbone were the next piece to be removed and bent.

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Then the two pieces were glued together. when the glue set up, the assembly was glued to the main casting

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Then the front end was cut from the carrier. The first bend is to bend the front spring on top of its self.

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Next is to bend the front wishbone 90 degrees to the axle.

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Then it was attached to the main casting. It fit perfectly up under the radiator.

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Next the steps were removed and bent. You can see on the right one where the bend is made. There is a right/left to the steps, the word Ford should face to the rear of the truck.

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The rear plate/light support attaches to a hole in the frame behind the rear fender. Photo also shows attachment points for the other brass parts.

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Now to the interior. The steering shaft and wheel were removed from the carrier along with the parking brake. The steering wheel also has the timing/speed levers attached. This is folded over onto the wheel and the steering shaft attached.

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The parking brake was attached to the floor. This was the only hole that needed to be drilled out so far.

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The steering shaft was then attached under the dash. There is a hole there for it to go into.

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It's hard to see, but I installed the hand crank under the radiator.

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Next up is the cab front and doors. You'll notice the door handles attached to the edge of the doors. These just fold over and the doors are bent almost to a 90 degree bend to the cab face.