Ladies and Gentleman: My 1915 Model T Ford Coupelet

[ismaelg]

Hello,

And this one is FINISHED!!!!
Woo! What a ride!

With proper permission and signed waiver from the Corvette deities and authorities, I embarked on this adventure.
The Model T Ford needs no introduction. One of the most important cars in history with over 15 Million made between 1908 and 1927.
I recently got a 1967 vintage Pyro model in 1/32 scale of a 1915 Model T Ford Coupelet.
So I built a 56 years old kit of a then 52 years old car...
The Model T was constantly evolving thru the years.
From what I understand,  the Coupelet was the first true closed Model T, with door glass windows that were operated with a strap.  It seems it was not very popular at the beginning as people were afraid and claustrophobic. Coming from a horse to a moving enclosed box of glass, metal, wood and fabric must have been a radical experience back then.  I suppose it took many rain showers, snowfalls and dusty winds to convince people a closed car was a good idea.  
"Any color as long as it is black".  While this legendary statement was mostly true for a few years of the Model T production, there were dealers that offered color options at the time.  
So I built this model as a "What if" of a dealer customized car. The color was carefully chosen considering the time period and available paints back then.  To a factory stock builder like me, that's quite a stretch.  
Lots of research and a ton of work went into this one.

Presenting my 1915 Model T Ford Coupelet


















But this is a truly closed car with side glass and straps.
 




Real wood floor on the opening trunk, working latch, under lid detail and hinges as per references. 


Lost count of scratchbuilt items. Glass, controls, exhaust, interior, pedals, handles, etc.


Fully wired and detailed whopping 20hp engine. Hood is poseable open or closed. Pedals, controls, hood handles, door handles, starting crank, etc. made from thin solder.



Where is the gas tank?  Well, you literally sit on it.





 

I was hesitant to post "way bigger than actual size" detail pics but, why not?



And to make sure we are clear on the scale, this is 1/32

Build thread here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/179510-pyro-1915-model-t-ford-coupelet/

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you approve.
Special thanks to BIGTRUCK Ken for providing the wheels/tires.
Your comments are always appreciated.

Thanks,
Ismael

 

Edited June 2, 2023 by ismaelg

[Watertown]

Nicely done. Well detailed. I think the colors work well too. Love these old 'T's. We can't forget our roots!

[bisc63]

Just phenomenal work! Beautiful model.

[Jim B]

Looks fantastic.

[bbowser]

That's a beauty!  The color is very convincing.  

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[Calb56]

Phenomenal. 'Nuff said.

[Classicgas]

?wow! Stunning in such a small scale.

[ismaelg]

Hello,

Thank you all!  I'm glad you like it. It was a challenge (but enjoyable) as it was out of my comfort zone in terms of subject and scale. 

Thanks,
Ismael

[thatz4u]

Henry Ford would really like it, & so do I...

[happy grumpy]

Beautiful work. A lot of details considering the smaller scale.

[slusher]

Great Early iron!

[ismaelg]

Thank you all!  Appreciate it!

For some reason I don't have the option to react to comments and provide a like to each one of your comments. Not sure why.

Thanks,
Ismael

[Rattlecan Dan]

That's borderline Incredible! What nice work. Great that you did such research and follow through. And shows me that I'm very glad not to have been born back then. lol.

[ismaelg]

Thank you!

[Sam I Am]

Great work Ismael ? 

[ismaelg]

Thank you Sam!