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Now for the sides. The grab irons in this kit were larger than the
spacing for them between the nut-bolt-washer details. It was a
simple fix to straighten one side and re-bend them to the correct
length. Again, mark the holes and mount the grab irons. Now we
have the sides, ends and the underframe complete [15]. It’s time
to make the car into something more recognizable.
Building the box
How well the car turns out depends on the care taken in this
step. If you have all the parts square and true, then this should
be a simple assembly step.
TIP:
The corners where the ends and the sides meet are very
small in cross-section, so add square or angled styrene or simi-
lar material to strengthen the joint.
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