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This will give you an idea of what I am ultimately shooting for with this project. I have also mocked up the chassis.
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A True Gluebomb Restoration 10/26 Finished
Eric Macleod replied to Porscheman's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Ugly model? Holy cow! I will look forward to seeing how you resuscitate the dead on this one. You have your work cut out for you. E- -
This is about as different from my '26 Model T as one can get yet I like your version a LOT. You have come up with some very innovative and interesting solutions to some challenging problems. The skills you are demonstrating, especially with metal finishing is really stunning. I look forward to seeing the finished product.
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While my father was teaching a history class at our local university he used the Model T as a prop for his class. On the way back home the car started to knock badly. While he made it home he was worried about the condition of the engine. We agreed the problem was the rear main bearing which necessitates a complete removal of the engine and transmission to repair. In truth, a rear main bearing replacement is not a bad job and I have done it on other Model T’s in a day. In this case, however, we were able to remove the entire engine inside about 2-3 hours and then we put the engine on the floor as we had to return the engine hoist. We went inside for lunch, washed our hands and never touched the car again for the next 12 years. In 2000 I was discussing my desire to get the car back on the road with a close friend. His father, a benevolent sort, had been kind enough to break the crankshaft of another engine the previous summer. Having a spare, they replaced the engine on the tour and continued on. The damaged engine subsequently was completely repaired and was ready for installation in a T. Being a spare my friend was looking to sell it to recoup some of the cost of the repair from the previous summer. I bought the engine and arranged to install it the following weekend. We went ahead and rebuilt the transmission that morning and by day’s end, after being dormant for over 12 years the car was once again drivable. For this model there are a few changes I have had to do to the engine compartment. The firewall in the 1927 T Touring by AMT is wrong, with molded in coil and spark plug leads. These were removed and the firewall was sanded and then painted green (dad’s car was originally green and he later painted it with black rubber based paint, using a brush). The engine is the correct late ’25-27 dark green which matches the car. I plan to “dirty it up” a bit as it definitely is in need of some weathering. Then I will add correct wiring and will probably make and install a small oil can to replicate the one dad has hung on the firewall of the real car with a piece of coat-hanger. I have not decided if I am going to go ahead and paint the car by hand with a brush, though to be really authentic I probably should. At best the paint should be no more shiny than statin as a full gloss paint job would really be too much for this car. Model T sedan progress.docx
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Tonight I worked on wheels and some chassis details. Sharp eyes will notice that the tires don't match and there is a non-matching wheel in the mix also. That is the way dad's car is.
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It helps to have the 1:1 car in the garage!
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Here is a bit of background on this one. My dad's first car was a 1926 Ford Model T Fordor (yes, that is the correct spelling) Sedan. He bought the car in pieces in 1953 for $50.00. He sold the car when he went to college but was able to buy back the car in 1970. We have had the car ever since. The 1:1 car has a mostly original interior and undercarriage. I rebuilt the engine 20 years ago and have used the car ever since. A holy grail has been to create a model of this car. What I have done so far is to take a Revell '26 Ford Tudor, ground off the door moldings and cut the body off from the beltline up. I retained the top. Then I took a front body section of a AMT '25 T coupe and used it for the front door tops. I used another front half of a '25 T coupe and used the front of the rear windows. For the rear part of the rear windows and aft pillars I used more '25 Coupe parts. Finally, I used the back of another Revell '26 T Tudor body for the backlight and the upper portion of the rear body.I glued these pieces to the retained top and then wedded the assembly to the Tudor lower body. Lots of filler and sanding later and you have the product you see above. Showing my hand just a little, this is going to be the centerpiece of a complete set of all six of the bodystyles of the car Ford marketed as the "Improved Ford" for 1926. This will include the easy one, the '26 Touring, a model I have already finished, a '26 Runabout (unequipped), '26 Coupe, '27 Tudor, and the '27 Roadster Pickup. More to come soon.
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New Alfa body for Pocher
Eric Macleod replied to sjordan2's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I have never been bitten by the Pocher bug but this just might push me over the edge! Please do keep us posted. -
To say you are doing justice to this kit is a serious understatement. With all you are doing I respectfully suggest that you should get going on a Duesenberg SJ for your next project...from scratch. Might as well with all the scratch building you have done on this one! I have been away for a while but really like what you are doing. Happy modeling! E-
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Andy, This is coming out just as well as the Cadillac! I am impressed. Eric
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SMP 1911 Chevrolet
Eric Macleod replied to Chuck Most's topic in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
I just received my kit in the mail today. I can't wait to post a WIP as I build up this model. First impressions are very good. This one was worth the wait. Thanks Kevin. -
Looks like a great start. I really am impressed with your work.
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I like it John. This has to be one of the prettiest race cars ever built. To paraphrase you, where's the driving gloves?
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I appreciate the feedback Skip. A couple notes about the model I posted here. First, there were significant revisions to the fenders-the rears came off an MPC '28 Lincoln Phaeton kit if memory serves me correctly. I like how the wheels look on this one but to achieve this look I had to thin down every single spoke of all 6 wheels. It was very time consuming but worthwhile. If anyone is in the area, I encourage them to look over the '29 Rolls owned by the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, MI. That car has been a major award winner in the past and is holding up very well. It serves as a very good reference for this model, even if you decide to go with different colors. As I did for Art with his ICM 1915 Model T build up, if anyone has specific reference photo needs involving Full Classics and other pre-war cars, I can usually get them in just a few days. This would include the Rolls, Ford Model T's (early and late), Ford Model A's (any stock Model A you could imagine), Thomas Flyer, Duesenberg J's, Packards of the '30's, '40-48 Lincoln Continental, Mercedes 540 K, Cadillac 452, Pierce Arrow, and Lincoln Model L. All of these are sitting almost literally in my back yard so all I have to do is run over with my camera and presto, you have a reference photo. And...it is fun for me!
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No, Lee. The Monogram 452 B is a V-16 also. I think the notion of using a shortened V-16 is the best bet. I too am curious about the wheelbase and hood length. Al, you are off to a great start on a V-16 Roadster.You might want to study the sill plates above the running board carefully as some of them have sills more like the V-16 Town Car fender set. Eric
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I did mine in all black with matte silver from the beltine up. It was very common for a lot of bare aluminum to be exposed on these cars so I went ahead and duplicated that.
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1913 Model T Runabout, all finished at last.
Eric Macleod replied to Art Anderson's topic in Model Cars
Art, Your compliments and feedback mean a tremendous amount to me. I appreciate the show of friendship from you, as well as many others who have viewed this post, whether they have commented or not. I could not agree more; this forum is a true family and one I am happy to be part of. Thank you for your kind words. Now I just have to get my own model done! John makes an interesting point about the moving assembly line. The assembly line did not "just happen" as we are inclined to believe in retrospect. In actuality it was an evolving product that was very much in development as the Model T itself evolved. In the beginning, men (and in the beginning it was primarily men) moved parts and tools down a line and assembled cars as stationary objects. Later an idea came along to attach a rope to a sled carrying a car frame through the plant. Little by little the process evolved into the moving assembly line that we know today. By the time the line was perfected in the mid 1920's raw materials were unloaded by oar boats and trains on one end of the line (no boxes) and complete cars were being spit out on the other end. All aspects of the process of making the car were kept in house so Ford could control both supplies and prices. A very interesting read is the Ford Shops and Ford Methods that was written by a Ford Motor Company superintendent in 1915 as an orientation manual for new employees. It does a lot to dispel much of the myth of Ford manufacturing as well as help one understand what was really involved in making these cars what they were. John is also correct in this case, not to say "where's the keys?" as the car only had a cast iron tool to actuate the magneto then the car could be cranked...by hand! Great thread everyone! Eric -
I have built all three versions of this kit, the Fleetwood Town Car, the Phaeton and the Cabriolet. I consider them among the finest Full Classic models ever kitted. There are many photos of 1:1 cars out on the internet. I will try to find a photo of my Phaeton and get it up here.
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I have built both kits several times and they are among my favorites. The only real issue with t he Rolls kit that I know of is a somewhat challenging mating point of the body and front fender. I suggest gluing the body/fender assembly first then painting the assembly as a whole. I also find the fit of the hood/ radiator of that kit to be fiddly and has required some sanding/shimming to get right. Hope that helps!
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I am now scratchbuilding the interior. Here are the door panels I made up. One has some wash to bring out the details. Candidly, I am not sure I like it as much as the other so I may re-do it. The armrests are quite severely angled. Such matches the real car.
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WOW, Where to start? 1911 Ford Model T Torpedo 1913 Mercer J-35 Raceabout 1917 Roamer Phaeton 1929 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Sedan 1929 Franklin 137 Runabout 1929 Lincoln L Locke Club Roadster 1930 Cord L-29 Phaeton Sedan 1930 Cadillac 452 Madame X Convertible Coupe- Fleetwood 1930 Ford Model A Cabriolet 1931 Ford Model A Deluxe phaeton 1932 Lincoln K Dietrich Convertible Sedan 1932 Duesenberg SJ Murphy Roadster 1932 Packard 12 Dietrich Phaeton 1932 Stutz DV-32 Roadster 1934 Auburn 12 Salon Speedster 1934 Ford V-8 Phaeton 1934 Packard 12 Dietrich Convertible Victoria 1935 Duesenberg SJ Convertible Coupe-Rollston 1935 Mercedes 540 K Spezial Roadster 1937 Packard 12 Convertible Sedan 1939 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet (the prototype of course) 1948 Nash Ambassador Cabriolet 1949 Buick Super Convertible (with a stick of course) 1956 Continental Mark II 1961 Lincoln Convertible 1962 Lincoln Convertible 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible 1964 Imperial Convertible 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback, 289 HiPo 4 speed (of course) 1966 VW Cabriolet 1968 Checker Marathon Wagon 1972 Mercury Montego GT 428 CJ 4 speed 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition Merlot 2015 Dodge-3500 Dually with Cummings, tow package and Atlas 28' fully enclosed transporter with 1' extra height. There are a LOT more but this is a good list to start.
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Looks great with this lowered profile. I like it. Do you know the landau bars are mounted upside down in this photo? Theball is supposed to be topside so they can fold. So far this is the only flaw I have yet seen in your impecable build of ths model Keep at it. E-
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Revell 1969 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible - Acapulco Blue
Eric Macleod replied to RandyB.'s topic in Model Cars
Thats a model? Wow!