Model T Ford by Revell, 1:16

[mitchy]

- A surprise buy whilst shopping for something completely different; funny how that happens...

Having previously been a fan of 1:24 or 1:25 scale, I have discovered the joy of larger scale kits, such as the Lola T-160TS by Tamiya, which is currently on my workbench, paint curing.

Therefore this cute thing caught my eye. Sold under the Revell brand, I notice that it was previously available from the Union brand amongst others.

I’m a stickler for realistic details (part of the challenge of the build for me is to add or modify certain details), I like to immerse myself in 1:1 reference images...

...After some research I soon discovered that this model will need pretty much every part modified to look anything like a realistic ‘Flivver’. Although an excellent base it is.

Photo of a built one, a great build courtesy “Mike’s Models” - I’m just not keen on the kit’s aesthetics:

It sits way too high, the mudguards are way too low, the wheels are out of proportion, the tyres are too big, the bucket is just wrong, one piece windscreen, and no engine, — And it is right-hand-drive. — ?? Originally a Japanese mold perhaps. Or perhaps I am a maniac.

I am determined to rectify these small errors, as our hobby knows no limits! 

There is also the fact that I do not like all that Gold bling. Yaaargh. I like funcional black, so this is the direction in which I shall be going:

More posts to come...

Wish me luck ??

Edited December 12, 2018 by mitchy

[bisc63]

Now that's OLD school!  Will be an interesting build, for sure; should be plenty of opportunities for super-detailing at that scale!

[mitchy]

I am presently studying the engine for a completely scratch-built unit, - ‘tis a real shame this kit comes without, but I’m happy to play. Thankfully it is really simple, though all curves!

I have also discovered that completely smooth tyres were (and are still) available for the T. Therefore some 38x48x5mm or 36x48x6mm o-rings will be perfect. I hope.

the o-ring:

the tyre:

 

Edited December 12, 2018 by mitchy

[Chuck Kourouklis]

Christmas, 1973.

That's when I got my first copy of that very kit.  In an Entex box, I think.

Sheesh, I think that might have been my very first car model kit.  I was more into Aurora Prehistoric Scenes at that point.

[TomZ]

I am very much looking forward to following this build!!

[tom q vaxy]

this may be helpful along the way:  http://www.scalemotorcars.com/forum/classics-and-vintage/2592-article-1-8th-scale-model-racer-build-journal.html

[mitchy]

Wow, thanks for that link. Everything pales into insignificance next to that! 

I have just used up all of my free views on that site.

 

 

[tom q vaxy]

it's free to join!

I find large scale models' details help me understand mechanical workings better. usually because large scalers are almost compelled to include things which smaller scales can pass muster without.

1:1 sites worthy of mention for your subject:

https://www.modelt.org/

https://fordbarn.com/forum/