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Thanks Cranky and Donnie!

Thanks for the comments George. Probably couldn't tow a full size fifties or even forties car! The yard has another later model heavy duty wrecker for that... but that's another project for the dio. This one only gets used to lift stuff, like an engine out of a junker, carry tires and other junk aound the yard, or push something out of the way, etc. At least that's what the junk yard owner told me......? Tony

You're right Darren... I picked up two of them. This is a great kit and, together with a stock 1925 T coupe glue bomb body from a yard sale, I've been able to come up with 5 different models and still have a bunch of parts left over that I can build another rod of some king on a spare chassis from my parts boxes. Thanks for the nice comments. Tony

My 1925 Model T Ford junk yard 'dog' is finally finished and ready to get to work in the yard. For those that haven't been following the WIP thread, the concept is a junk yard 1925 Model T Ford that has found new life as a junk yard mule in the late '40's and early '50's. "Drove hard and put away wet", it's covered in mud, but still serviceable around the yard. The reliable old 4 banger starts every day with a crank on the starting handle and the battery is only for starting cars out in the yard. I could go on all day, but you get the picture.... Here's how it looks at the end of a hard day's work, before being put away for the night. (I know the background is a little too clean, but I haven't built the junkyard dio yet.) Hope you like it.

Thanks Greg. I just completed my second "outside the box" build as well.... the "junk yard" dog and I'm posting it in the "under glass" category. Tony

Thanks for your comments, Kyle and Niko. Yes.... the front tires are the stock Monogram "No names" that they used in a lot of their kits. Now to finish the other four '25 T's on the workbench......!

Nice work Nick. Can't wait to see what you do with the body. Where did that miniature fan belt come from! Tony

Finished... almost. Most of this build is done, and I was going to put it "under glass" until I realised it still needs taillights. But the pictures are taken (a little fuzzy I'm afraid), so here it is as of today:

Love it! Both the concept and the execution. Great model!

Exceptionally nice work! I get a chill just looking at it......

You're 100% right Chris!!! I completely forgot about a gas tank.... thanks. Have to work that in somehow. Have added some more "stuff" and will post more pictures tomorrow, after the glue sets up and the paint dries.

All Lincolns/Mercurys/Monarchs/Cougars/Comets, et al., were marketted through Lincoln-Mercury dealerships in Canada. They also handled the Pantera. At least in major cities. They may have been combined in smaller towns.

Jeff: Very nice!!!!! One of my favorites too. Brad: Thanks. I may be able to use clear styrene and lightly scribe it for lenses. With the warmer weather approaching, I should also be able to get some painting done soon. Just bought the US-Airfix 1/24th 4-eye Mustang. Pretty simple snap kit, but I think I will be able to do something with it. Tony

Yes Brad, still no headlights and bezels. Wonder where they went? We do have Fedex here so that would be much appreciated. Hope you kept my address. I'll PM you again with it just to make sure I gave it to you correctly last time. Tony.

The dog's been out in the mud! More progress, but lots more to details to add. It's been parked for the night: Don't like the boom.... much to bulky and needs more scale realism. Have to work on that.......

I echo your thoughts completely Brad. This Fairmont looks like it will be one h*ll of a build! And my 1:1's are crying out for some financial attention as well! Tony

Stay with the madness Doc, and keep those creative juices flowing. Can't wait to see how you weather this one. Tony

And I like it too!

After WWII, when the new cars started to appear in showrooms across America, Henry's poor old Model T Ford was worthless. Even though many were still in fine running condition, the tired old reliable cars from the '20's were tossed aside in favour of the newer, sleeker models. Some got left in the fields to rot, some were left in old barns, but most of them finished up in the junk yards. Many of the junkyards stripped them of everything but the engine and chassis and gave them new life, to work around the yard, hauling and pulling and for a variety of other jobs. They were cheap and easy to maintain, even after a lifetime of reliable service. Here's my version of a typical Model T "yard dog" as it may have appeared in the 1940's. It's still a WIP and I plan to add it to a junk yard diorama later.

I've got the engine wired and permanently installed in the chassis. The body is still loose so I can finish the interior. Now for the rest of the details. By comparison, I'm also building the same kit and locating the body on the space frame chassis from the Revell '26 Model T Sedan Delivery kit. Here's a picture of that build: (I was originally considering using the fenders from AMT '25 T kit for a full fendered rod, but it just didn't look right; so they'll come in useful for another Model T project later.)

VERY SMOOOOOTH! Love the style. The body styling is awesome and the stance is perfect! Personally I would use a slightly narrower front wheel and tire and some form of futuristic looking wheels (your choice). To me, the hubless wheels look like you just didn't finish the model. Just my opinion. Tony

Unbelievable details!!! I'm guessing the pipes are styrene rod... but where did you get the joints and bends? Or did you cast them? Tony

It's a great idea, Doc. I look forward to see you make it come to life. Tony

I think I would probably 'Z' the frame if I were building it as a more modern Custom/hotrod. But this model is supposed to represent a fifties build and I think this body height would be more correct for the period. I've checked quite a few sources (50'/60's Hot Rod/Car Craft. etc. mags in my collection), as well as movie posters ("Hot Rod Girl". etc), and this stance seems right for the era. Here are a couple of stills from the movie "Hot Rod Girl". I appreciate your comments, William. Maybe my next build will be the way you suggest.

I've got a couple of these wagons to build. Nice job on yours, Tony.... I like the parts chaser concept. The dio really sets the stage for your builds very nicely. Tony