Eric Macleod Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 As you know I have followed this thread with considerable interest as I have a real 1913 Model T in my garage. Art has done a fine job of both interpreting this model and reducing many of the inaccuracies in the kit. Art is exactly right about the top material-they are quite shiny...unless they are worn out. I have appreciate all of Art's questions and commitment to making this model as good as possible. One thing that may not be immediately evident is in making both a 1913 and a 1911 Ford, of different bodystyles, it was necessary to make some pretty serious compromises with this kit to represent both cars and both bodystyles. While it would have been easier for ICM to do both as 1911's or both 1913's they created nice representations of both eras. My hat is off to Art on this well built model. As an offer to anyone else out there in cyber land, if you need reference photos for building one of these, all you have to do is ask, The cars are out back in the garage. Eric
peekay Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 Great looking model, Art - your informed and skillful modifications were well worth the effort.
bbowser Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 As you know I have followed this thread with considerable interest as I have a real 1913 Model T in my garage. Art has done a fine job of both interpreting this model and reducing many of the inaccuracies in the kit. Art is exactly right about the top material-they are quite shiny...unless they are worn out. I have appreciate all of Art's questions and commitment to making this model as good as possible. One thing that may not be immediately evident is in making both a 1913 and a 1911 Ford, of different bodystyles, it was necessary to make some pretty serious compromises with this kit to represent both cars and both bodystyles. While it would have been easier for ICM to do both as 1911's or both 1913's they created nice representations of both eras. My hat is off to Art on this well built model. As an offer to anyone else out there in cyber land, if you need reference photos for building one of these, all you have to do is ask, The cars are out back in the garage. Eric Eric, are the seams in the top accurate? Are there actual seams in the cloth top on both sides (where the kit parts come together)? Thanks
Art Anderson Posted June 24, 2015 Author Posted June 24, 2015 Eric, are the seams in the top accurate? Are there actual seams in the cloth top on both sides (where the kit parts come together)? Thanks There certainly are seams in the top fabric, right where the kit parts come together. The piecing together of fabric pieces in a roadster or convertible top haven't changed all that much (if at all) from buggy days out to today, the 21st Century. Art
Eric Macleod Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 Art is exactly right. ICM did a good job with the top adding the seams exactly where they would fall on the 1:1 car. This is true of both the Runabout and the Touring car of 1911.
Eric Macleod Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 I am curious about the source of the mechanic and Henry figures.
Art Anderson Posted June 25, 2015 Author Posted June 25, 2015 I am curious about the source of the mechanic and Henry figures. They are produced by the manufacturer of the 1913 T Runabout kit I built for this thread, ICM--from Kiev, Ukraine. Squadron has the figure set, along with several other online sources, even a lot of LHS's. I have the figure set now, and the figures are exquisitely done! Art
Art Anderson Posted June 25, 2015 Author Posted June 25, 2015 (edited) If I've not said it before, let me take this opportunity to thank, EMPHATICALLY, Eric MacLeod, for his INVALUABLE help in my authenticating this model kit. I consider myself so very fortunate in having Eric as a resource person, as well as someone understanding where I had to go with some of the minor kit inaccuracies (Model T Fords really don't exist in Ukraine). So, this is my SHOUT OUT to Eric--thanks so very much for all your encouragement, your willingness to put up with my often stupid-seeming questions, my frequent pestering. Folks, what Eric has done to help me out, information and reference-wise, is proof positive of the existence of a "Fraternity" of car modelers, indeed the FAMILY we really should consider ourselves to be. And, thanks to all of you here on MCM Forums--more than 8100 views of this model in progress, and the more than 100 replies, most all of them very constructive. You kept me going on one of the longest (almost 6 months start-to-finish) model car projects I have ever done. I really appreciate that, folks, more than you can imagine! Thanks once more! Thanks, Eric, for all you have done! Art Edited June 25, 2015 by Art Anderson
mrknowetall Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 Very, very nice build! I look forward to seeing your touring car project.
dimaxion Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) I am sure happy I found this WIP . The details you have explained and the Help you've given me are invaluable as in priceless . I am trying to build one with the quality as you have here . What Paint did you use please . My access to color charts are hazy to say the least older than the late 20's and through 1938 V/8's and Model B ... The Model A Refinish Manual is not as complete as I would like . Yes , Henry was proud of his cars . More so during after 1913 with success with the Moving Assembly Line meeting and exceeding his expectations . You should be proud of this build . I know you see the Flaws .. I don't .. lol .. Thanx .. Edited August 3, 2015 by diamxion retread
Eric Macleod Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 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
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