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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => WW1 Vehicles and airfield equipment => Topic started by: pietro on August 13, 2015, 01:54:52 PM

Title: 1/32 Model T fuel truck
Post by: pietro on August 13, 2015, 01:54:52 PM

I needed a little break from the Canuck project ( I'm resin casting the wings and I'm not happy yet.) I finished up this little Model T to go with the Canuck in a diorama. My main gripe with kit manufacturers is that they all, regardless of scale, oversimplify the suspension and chassis components of Model T Fords. So, we scratch-build! The Airfix  front fenders were all I could use from their excellent kit. Everything else was scratched from Evergreen Styrene, brass, aluminum, bass wood, Slide glass windshield and home brewed resin castings. I re mastered one of the Airfix wheels with added details, made RTV mold and cast them in resin. This one was lots of fun. Thanks for looking
Pietro

(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah101/chicatomo/DSC_0143%20-%20Copy_zpstqgtzkwu.jpg)

(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah101/chicatomo/DSC_0144_zpsope20cbf.jpg)

(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah101/chicatomo/DSC_0145%20-%20Copy%202_zpskcbbnfbh.jpg)

(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah101/chicatomo/DSC_0146%20-%20Copy%20-%20Copy_zpssgats4to.jpg)

(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah101/chicatomo/DSC_0147%20-%20Copy_zpszg5dkntm.jpg)

(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah101/chicatomo/DSC_0148_zpscl811akw.jpg)

(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah101/chicatomo/DSC_0149_zpsvsszjio2.jpg)

Also, I soldered up the radiator from brass and added a tiny Ford emblem from A Model Car Garage PE set.

Title: Re: 1/32 Model T fuel truck
Post by: Des on August 13, 2015, 02:03:28 PM

What an absolute gem Pietro, this is a great looking Model T and you have done a superb job with the scratch building, the fuel drum and pump are excellent, it appears that there is no end to your talents.

Des.

Title: Re: 1/32 Model T fuel truck
Post by: Pgtaylorart on August 13, 2015, 02:07:16 PM

I'm really loving your work, Pietro! Each model is unique and charming, and of course, beautifully made. You definitely have a style all your own. I look forward to whatever you share with us next!

George

Title: Re: 1/32 Model T fuel truck
Post by: bobs_buckles on August 13, 2015, 04:39:30 PM

I'm in the Pietro fanclub  ;)
Beautiful looking MT.

Well done!!

vB   :)

Title: Re: 1/32 Model T fuel truck
Post by: KitRookie37 on August 13, 2015, 04:49:02 PM

Hello gentlemen and ladies,
So do I !!! Spendid !!! A very beautiful scratch. I have to think buying severals Airfix Ford T.  ;)
Best regards.
Alain.

Title: Re: 1/32 Model T fuel truck
Post by: Edo on August 13, 2015, 04:59:28 PM

WOW! Eyes popping!
Do you plan to use it in a dio?
ciao
Edo

Title: Re: 1/32 Model T fuel truck
Post by: pietro on August 13, 2015, 05:26:10 PM

Des, George, Bob, Alain, Edo, thank you all for your kind words. Yes, it's for a planned diorama featuring the Canuck. Several pictures off the "net" provided inspiration. Pietro

Title: Re: 1/32 Model T fuel truck
Post by: First tee on August 13, 2015, 09:07:23 PM

That's a beauty!

Title: Re: 1/32 Model T fuel truck
Post by: RAGIII on August 14, 2015, 02:45:08 AM

Pietro,
It seems your modeling abilities have no bounds! Lovely work all around!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/32 Model T fuel truck
Post by: radio on August 14, 2015, 05:30:32 AM

A stunning build, Pietro.
Cheers
Martin

Title: Re: 1/32 Model T fuel truck
Post by: Mark on August 14, 2015, 11:43:04 AM

BRAVO!!!

Mark G

Title: Re: 1/32 Model T fuel truck
Post by: GAJouette on August 14, 2015, 12:03:11 PM

  Pietro,
Outstanding Model T gas truck my friend. As I have come to expect from your projects Master Class work. Well Done. I'm glad you could use as mush as you did of the Airfix Model T. I couldn't agree more it's an excellent little put it needs a little TLC to become a true show piece.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: 1/32 Model T fuel truck
Post by: Monty on August 25, 2015, 03:20:14 AM

A Lovely Model! Well Done!

Title: Re: 1/32 Model T fuel truck
Post by: Thumbs up on August 25, 2015, 07:39:43 AM

Love it!

Title: Re: 1/32 Model T fuel truck
Post by: stefanbuss on August 25, 2015, 05:55:17 PM

I like it a lot - especially the radiator. Well done.

S.

Title: Re: 1/32 Model T fuel truck
Post by: jknaus on August 26, 2015, 01:10:52 AM

Very very cool.
James

Title: Re: 1/32 Model T fuel truck
Post by: ermeio on August 26, 2015, 06:28:26 AM

Really an outstanding kit of a great subject, Pietro
Complimenti!!