AEC "Matador" Truck Early Type
AFV Club 1:35 Kit No. AF 35236
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Detail images
Cab floor with driver's controls added and rear cab wall.
Cab floor and rear wall joined and fenders added to sub-assembly.
Rear fender supports.
These are extremely fine and need care removing from the sprues and with cleanup of the attachment burs to avoid damage.
Cab front and inside details. Note the left side upper windscreen is in the open position
this was mostly because the 'glass' had a distinct bow/curve distortion which is very difficult to eliminate in the clear plastic.
This distortion is evident in the additional images of the cab following.
Trimming of instrument panel to fit over radiator coaming, test fitting is best for the amount to be trimmed.
and the etched windscreen linkages, there are linkages for the open or closed windscreen.
Door details, alternate clear 'glass' for open or closed windows.
Cab front, doors and roof added to sub-assembly.
The fit is excellent here not needing any trimming or filler.
Rear view of cab sub-assembly.
Cab added to chassis, note parts F32 to be added but not shown in instructions.