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In case anyone wants to build an original model T, I have researched a few drawings and scaled them so that they should print out to scale on letter or legal size paper depending on image. I used photoshop to size the images to scale. If they do not transfer to scale you might try that technique. One problem - turns out some images have a distortion. I had to replace the engine top view as when I printed it I found the cylinder head was not in the same ratio as the side views so I had to reduce the overall size somewhat to make the cylinder head come out 2 7/16" wide.

Well, that was fun. Guess now the only thing to do is figure how I am going to build a 1/8th "T". If I thought TDR would be building a "T" motor in the near future, I would start with the frame but that is too much to hope for so I guess I better start with a motor myself and if I can build that I can probably build the rest.

Compared to the complex things they have done already - a four banger would be like a rest stop for them. Probably whip one out on their lunch hour. Kidding aside the whole of a model A or model T would be a 1/8 kit no one else has and there does seem to be interest here and at SMC. The thing holding back a good transition from a Deuce kit to an original Deuce or model A is the darn front axel/wheel assembly. Dan has a straight axel mold as I made an original for him a year or so ago and he sent me back resin copies. I just could not make the attachments right.

Did a Google search - could not find Anderson but look what came up from an Anthony Hazelaar. I am complaining about 1/16 and look what this guy has done in 1/25th. http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/modeltrucksandcars//

I don't know about that. You sure can dig up great reference photos. Anyway am near the final stage. These simple models go too fast. I can spend months having fun building a TDR model.

Yep - one and the same if you mean from SMC. This 1/16 stuff is hard on the eyes and fingers. I am going to try to scratch build this in 1/8 (maybe).

A modification that might be in order is the firewall. The kit has a large hole to minimize the use of plastic. The car has a flat firewall with 8 insulated wire posts for spark plug and other electrical.

Another poster corrected me on the windshield placement. There were "T"s built in 1910 and 1911 at least that had their windshields placed about a foot behind the firewall so the model can be correct. Although if I scratch build this in a larger scale I will make the windshield and firewall integral. I have been fiddling with placement and scale wire (I assume if telephone wire is the right scale at 1/8 for spark plugs that magnet wire is appropriate for 1/16 scale?) Anyway here are two shots so far. The kit has brass plated parts for too many things like foot peddles, the front wheel mounts and the steering wheel spark advance, etc. Here is what you get in the kit.

Here is a reference photo.

One thing I notice first off is the windshield is pushed back on the model compared to any photo copy I can find of a "T".

For budget reasons I thought I might try a 1/16 scale model. Darn, they sure are small. Forgot where half size would wind up. Anyway I picked the "T" because I may try to scratch built it later in 1/8. Seems like you are restricted in post size so I guess I will post a number of images and dialog posts.

That is one realistic looking engine. Real hardware is the final touch - looks like it would run by just adding gas.

I am just learning how to use the features of this site. One of the TDR models I left off the above list was the Jaguar. It was mentioned in another link but I will post the image here as I learn how to use forums, galleries and Foti.

Retired and wanting something to do I started building models, became hooked on 1/8 scale because it made detailing easier. Then along came the TDR gang with their variety that made real detailing possible for my limited shop capabilities. Here are some pictures of my builds. If anyone is interested in a particular model I could go further into its build details. Unfortunately posting images here does not allow for proper titling but in my gallery album titled Random Builds they are better named.