So after weeks and weeks of construction work I commenced staining.

Two years ago I read a very interesting book on timber finishes. One of the aformentioned techniques was wipe on Polyurethane stain which until then I'd never used. I had brushed and rolled Poly but never wiped it on though. I had a voucher for a hardware chain and decided to buy myself a litre of Feast Watson wipe on.
I used it on a couple of other projects I'd worked on and was suitably impressed.
Let the staining begin.
After each coat I rubbed parts back with 400 grit paper and applied the next coat. After the third coat the pieces were looking good. Time for assembly to get underway. The axles went on first then the preassembled tray. I can see some glue at the back of the tray but it loses it's yellow tone once dry. Reading through the plans I had noticed a recommendation for Elmers wood glue. I must say after using it for all construction thus far I'm really happy with it. It does not permanently stain the wood.

Fenders fitted and wheel arches fitted along with the back of the cab and the seats and fender moulding. I was very happy with the contrast in the choice of timbers. It is prevalent in the American maple panels fitted above the fenders.
The back bumper was fitted earlier in the process.