Eric Macleod

Fabulous. This might be a dumb question but is this 1:32 scale or larger? I could see the Lincoln chassis being a good basis for a 1:24 scale racer.

To clarify, I meant MY red car in the preceding photo is not authentic. I hope Dave took no offense. Eric

Here is what it looks like when done as a stock version. I used the Monogram '30 Ford Cabriolet fender set for mine as I prefer a model with dual sidemounts. The red car is not particularly authentic but the tan car is pretty close to how Ford built them. Sorry about the grainy second photo here.

Here is the 98% complete coupe. I still have to glue down the body (hence the poor fit of the hood), add some scratch built door handles and a tail-lamp/license plate assembly. This one was a Jimmy Flinstone body (I think) Revell fenders, and a combination of various AMT '27 and '25 Model T kits. Looking at the photos, it appears that I did not adequately cover the body with paint but that is a reflection that is not evident when you see the model in person. I appreciate all the kind comments. One more to go, the '27 Tudor, which (knock on wood) should be the most straightforward. At least I don't have to completely scratch build an interior on that one.

I agree with all the comments. I've built that kit twice, once in the metal master version and once in plastic. The wheels do not do the rest of the othotherwise fine kit justice. You have done a commendable job on this one.

This has to be one of the finest models I've seen here in some time. While having a good kit and good aftermarket parts didn't hurt things, your execution really took this one over the top. We'll done.

Your restoration is phenomenal, especially the chrome work with baremetal. These parent memory cars are great and I appreciate you sharing them. Well done.

The patina of the touring...goid question. The car itself is a depiction of the other 26 Touring as it was when I bought the 1:1 car. It had a kight blue hood and "hot rod" hand painted across the top. For the model I used a combination of flat blackpaint, rust colored primer, dust off the floor and dry brushing. For the top frame I bent Evergreen parts to match the top frame of my 1:1 car using a bit of heat to help things along. Unlike any of the other cars in the photo, this was a one day project but works well in that garage. Thanks for the comment. The Coupe is now complete and I'll have photos posted tomorrow.

This build just keeps getting better. I'm enjoying my seat here in the audience.

My God is this beautiful!

Tom, I really appreciate your comments. This has indeed been a labor of love and a tough one for all the reasons you cited above. The notion of adding a TT has crossed my mind but I never thought of a trailer and TT tractor. Just when you think you are close to being done...great idea though. Here is the progress on the coupe so far. I had to remove the radiator assembly and replace it with an assembly sourced from the AMT kit. It is neither better nor worse than the Revell assembly but allowed the hood to fit better around the cowl. I have about half the scratch built interior in the body. I am solidly into final assembly and should have this one wrapped up today and should be on track to finish the Tudor by next Friday in time for my deadline. I know this photo is a bit of a mess but you can see all the little doo-dads around the car.

I see some really excellent work here. Thanks for joining thus forum! I especially like that Torino.

This is looking fabulous, but not lime a Falcon!

I really enjoy building sets of models but have never been able to put together anything of the quality of what I see here. This is an absolutely fabulous pair of models. This posting helped me personally as I had sort of dismissed the notion of using the AMT '40 Ford kit to build a resin '40 Woody I have had around for a while. Clearly, the AMT kit as a base is a good starting point. Thanks for your insightful comments.

So here is the next update. I worked quite late on the coupe last night and worked on the tudor paint work as well. The coupe is probably a day away from final assembly and the tudor perhaps five days out. Barring a disaster, I think I'll make my deadline. The second photo gives you a good idea of what I am trying to accomplish.

You shall have your wish. I have at least two more 26-7 Ts up my sleeve. Thanks for the kind comments all. This is a real labor of love for me. I am greatly looking forward to enjoying the set as a whole collection in my "garage."

The Coupe body is a Jimmy Flintstone resin transkit, as are the bodies for the Runabout and the Roadster Pickup. I have found these bodies fit best on the Revell fenders, though the fender set will require extensive modifications to sit properly on the stock AMT chasis. I am not a fast builder but set an absolute deadline for all six cars to be done by December 8 so I can meet a publication deadline. I think i can make it but I'm really pushing it now. The goal for tonight is getting paint on all the major body assemblies. This includes the wheels for the tudor. Thanks to everyone who has offered encouragement and words of support as I've plowed through this project. As you may have gathered I decided to go from most challenging to least, thus the Tudor is last. To be candid, I greatly underestimated the difficulty of creating the Roadster Pickup. More photos coming tomorrow.

Wow! Home run with this one. I wish my Fords looked as nice as your magnificent model. My hat is off to you, especially with the fruit and veggie display of your "produce" wagon!

Here is the final (sans a few touchups) version of the 1927 Ford Model T Roadster Pickup, the fourth of my set of all six of the body styles offered by Ford as an "Improved Ford." This was second only to the Fordor in difficulty so far. I used a Revell fender assemblies and many of the Revell accessories as they fit better than the AMT parts. This was a Jimmy Flintstone body with a '25 T pickup box. The chassis is AMT 27 T Touring. Without a doubt, getting the AMT parts to mesh with the Revell parts was the hardest part of this model. I am not presenting this as a perfect model (it's not!) but it was a lot of fun to build. I hope you like it.

I am now moving on to the Coupe. The Roaster Pickup has it's own under glass heading now. By far the most difficult aspect of this build was the top and getting the chassis to fit under the Revell fender assemblies. Here is a mockup of the Coupe as it looked this morning.

If you can save this...not even sure where I would startg. Will watch with interest.

Somebody needs to send you an Edsel! I wish I had one to offer you. I really appreciate this posting. This will help me considerably with an upcoming project. Nice work here.

So I have the stance issue pretty well sorted out and am solidly into the final assembly phase of this model. Things are actually getting glued down and progress is good. I know the background is a mess but such is the situation when I have three models apart at once.

I agree. Nicely done. I've always wanted an Open Runabout (which is what Ford called this bodystyle) of my own. Your model is a real inspiration.A lot of work went into this. Thanks for posting it.

I want one. I need it like I need a third nostril, but i want one. Excellent model.