Eric Macleod

I like it!

I love it. These are among my favorite kits i especially like the pickup. I very well may steal that idea

Wow is this looking good. If you need a little more meat to the tires try the tires from the AMT 26 Touring kit or the AMT 28 Roadster kit. Heated in a cup of boiling water for 5 minutes or so they will fit your wheels, assuming that you have ground off the raised center ridge. Give you one guess how I learned that trick!

I have to concede a significant part of this one. I did some primary source research and find that when looking at Ford factory photos (from the Piquet Ave. plant) all of the cars clearly are carrying white tires. Research shows that Ford used both Firestone and BF Goodrich tires as original equipment so we are likely talking about a difference according to outside suppliers. Conversely, I did some additional primary source research and find that the BF Goodrich company (per their internal published information) first began adding carbon to tires in1911. So, the gray tires are also 100% correct on show cars from 1911 on up (this explains why so many cars, including the DeTamble I mentioned do not suffer point deductions for tires such as the gray BF Goodrich issue). Bottom line, you can be correct with either the buff color or light gray when replicating either an original car or a restored car (with weathered tires) or with pure white (slightly creamy white) when replicating a restored car as it would appear today. The best way to be 100% correct is to build a model of a specific 1:1 car, not what I call a model of a model. If we really want to get into a debate, we could also discuss the correct colors of the paint itself. Fortunately, for a Speedster or a C-Cab truck, anything goes. For anything else the best bet is to go with midnight blue for the body and wheels, a color so dark that it is nearly indistinguishable from black except in the light. Everything else (fenders, seats, interior upholstery-except the metal seat back, chassis and running gear) would be black. There are also lots of other brass, wooden and white rubber bits on these cars. This would be correct for all American-made Ford Touring Cars and Roadsters 1911-1913. Mid-year 1913, black was introduced for many Ford cars and was completely implemented by model year 1914. I will get some primary source photos up soon in the 1:1 car area. To whet your appetite through, here is a rugged old 1913 Touring. It exemplifies what makes some of us Model T lovers go crazy. Above, I talked at length about color. In the case of this particular car...it was clearly GREEN from the factory. Grr...

While the paint soaks off I decided to do a bit of work on the dashboard. I know there are decals that really make the instruments come alive but I wanted to try hand painting this. It still needs a couple shots of clear gloss but for now I am happy with the appearance of this.

I found it. This was a car that was good enough for Grand Champion at the Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village several years back. This was a car that lost NO points, not one! Note the tires on this one. Also, zoom in on the pin striping. This car is true rolling art. While a DeTamble is a car in a very different class than the Model T of 1911, it gives you a good idea of what I was suggesting in terms of tires. Enjoy the photo all.

I agree with all the others. This is not just funny but very well, er, "pulled off."

You are aready building a model that looks better than 95% of mine! Great work.

So it has been said on this forum that you reach the half way point when you have the wheels mounted. I have gotten there. That being said, It has been two steps forward and a big step back. I not only got the wheels in place but got paint on the car. And there is the problem. I had a significant problem with the paint. It came out as an absolute mess (I used Rustoleum paint and primer in one, over Duplicolor primer-something that usually works for me) so into the tub of purple haze it goes. I still plan to add wiring and plumbing to the engine but have to get some tubing first.

I continue to be amazed every time I read another chapter of your excellent diorama. I appreciate the chance to go along for the ride.

This is absolutely beautiful. I too like the auto dimmer, a feature that is period correct and adds a sparkle to the car. I have that feature on my 1:1 Convertible Lincoln (a '62) but mine is mounted in the center of the dash above the radio. I've never checked to see if it works.

I couldn't agree more with the prrvious posters. Fabulous model in every way.

I can't agree enough with the others. This one is just supurb.

Who would have thought two of us would be working on a pair of these at the same time? I find this rare kit beats tbe pants off the AMT version. I'll be watching yours with interest.

WOW! What's not to like? Very creative model overall. I'd like to see this one in 1:1 scale.

Beautiful little bit of coachwork there. I am very impressed.

This is a sort of "fiddly" detail but it is the wiring harness for the spark plugs. I hope I can make it fit!

I like it. Easy to get hung up isn't it?I'm in the same boat.

Here is the completed engine sans wiring. Thanks again to all for all good information. Sorry for the somewhat blurry images. These were "quick" photos.

Excellent detailing already. I really like what I am seeing here. I look forward to the next installment. If only there were models of my first car!

Absolutely fabulous model. The car itself is a real work of art and you have really done it justice with your fine model. I would love to be able to paint so well.

That is one good looking model. I hope mine looks as nice when I decide to tackle it.

This is one heck of a way to start. Impressive model building and welcome!

This has to be one of the most eloquent and insightful compliments I have ever read about any modeling subject ever. I am deeply humbledto be the recipient of such a tribute. Many thanks and I hope my next complete set does not disappoint. Happy New Year to all of my forum friends.

Very true. While i try to keep my cars as authentic as possible sometimes you just have to do what you need to do to get it done.