1/32 scale Lindberg 1915 Ford Model T Coupelet

[Nitromethane]

Found this 1/32 scale Lindberg kit (#72147) of a 1915 Ford Model T Coupelet for five dollars at a Tuesday Morning store. While I don't specifically collect 1/32 scale models, the box art on the package and the subject matter appealed to me, so I bought it with some reservations. Now, I'm wondering if this was a good idea. The thought of a bad kit with very few parts, unrealistic modeling and crummy instructions would make me want to return it immediately.

Has anyone built this kit and what would be your impressions be of it?

Thanks for your advice.

[Harry P.]

Larry Greenberg gave it a positive review in Model Cars #132. He said in part:

"Pyro Plastics was well known for their series of 1/32 scale classic car kits. In 1967 they began a range of classic cars with full engine and chassis details, every bit as good as the larger 1/25 kits coming from Revell and AMT. Look under the seat cushion in this kit and you will see the Pyro 1967 copyright notice. Pyro went out of business in the mid 1970s, selling the molds to Life-Like and in turn, Life-Like sold the molds to Lindberg in 1978. I’ve always been a big fan of these 1/32 scale classics–despite their smaller size, they build up beautifully, and the price is certainly right. Kudos to Lindberg for bringing back these superb little kits. More are coming in the future, as Lindberg has assured me. They make a good change of pace from all of those projects sitting on your workbench. Pick up one and have at it!"

[Jim Gibbons]

I agree with Harry/ Larry; I used to build quite a number of the old Pyro 1/32 classics and Brass Era models back in the day, and I think they're quite good. I forget what year the Cadillac touring car was (1911?), but it built into a beautiful, albeit fragile, model. They included "brass" plated parts. I wish I still had it. I'm hoping the Mercedes Benz SSK gets reissued someday, as it was my favorite.

[Junkman]

They are charming little models and I'm glad that I have the entire collection still from the old Pyro days.