ICM 1/24 1913 Model T Roadster - a therapy build..................

[Tim Marlow]

Looking good Dave. Interesting controls on that beast ! I don’t think I’d be able to drive one

 

[Dave Ward]

More progress, the chassis is complete - the wheels are a sloppy fit to the axles, so they'll need to be glued. The bodywork has been sprayed with AK 3rd Generation Dark Prussian Blue and needs more varnish coats to bring up the shine to match the fenders

The hood is a tricky little assembly and needs careful handling! Primed black - I think I'll use a dark grey for the material

Coming onto the tricky bits - the interior, especially the steering wheel!
dave

 

[Tim Marlow]

Like this. The blue and brass is quite smart.

 

[papa 695]

Cracking work so far Dave, really liking the colour.

 

[Dave Ward]

Whilst spraying another gloss varnish coat - I wondered how much the old Airfix 1/32 Model T models sold for, I almost fancy making one of those. That is until I saw how much they were selling for! Cheapest was £18. The original moulds date back to 1951 ! Think I'll give that a miss!

 

[Tim Marlow]

Interesting Dave. I saw three of those Airfix 1/32 vintage cars (not including a model T) in an antique shop a couple of years ago. They were in 1950’s poly bag packaging priced at six each, and I thought that was too much LOL.....

 

[Dave Ward]

The steering wheel - a two piece affair, the rim & the spokes - very fragile - I managed to break off & lose one of the spokes very annoying - The controls added to the chassis ( such as they are ), and detail painted.

Bonnet only dry fitted!

The seat painted & washed added to the bodywork. The hood painted & awaits it's window. Front window frame brassed up

Moving onto the fragile bits now - when they're fitted it's going to be tricky to pick the thing up!
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

Bodywork attached - needed a bit of jiggling, but it's finally attached - if I was doing it again, I'd leave the seat out, to give better gluing access

The front window is a real pain - flexible frame - metallic paint - large windows. I resorted to using Kleer as an adhesive, I might have to give another overall coat to the the window assembly, before fitting it. Lights, horn & oil can to add. Final part will be the hood................
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

This will be last post in 'under construction' I've added various bits...................

I would have added more, but I got a severe attack of the dithers, and had to call it a day! Anyway, the next pictures will appear in the completed section..............
Dave

 

[langy71]

Absolutely gorgeous Dave, I love it.

 

[Dave Ward]

Done!! finished at last
Dave