SEARCH FINESCALE.COM

Enter keywords or a search phrase below:

Hubley/Gabriel metal 1909 Ford Model T sport runabout

4281 views
32 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Sunday, July 29, 2018 5:55 PM

thanks for the info.The wheels will be replaced once I find a set of period correct ones.

  • Member since
    July 2016
  • From: Malvern, PA
Posted by WillysMB on Sunday, July 29, 2018 12:56 PM

The plane is a Pietenpaul Sky Camper, pretty much a home built from the 30's powered by either a Model T or Model A engine. That one is in the Model T Museum in Richmond, Indiana. Several still flying and a treat to watch.

T's and other letter cars prior to 1913 were essentially hand painted and rubbed lacquer, like the better coaches of the day, and very labor intensive. Introduction of the moving assembly line required a faster drying paint, and the only thing available was Japan Black. Not until 1926 when the DuPont pyroxylin paints became available did color reappear, and then only very dark, all but black, maroon, green and blue.

Very nice job on the model, only thing I cringe at a little are the chrome wheels. All factory wheels at that point were wooden spoke, carefully painted and beautifully pin striped. These were eventually replaced in 1926 with steel spoke wheels like on the Model A, none of which were ever chromed. Hayes made an accessory wire wheel for Ts that are highly sought after by collectors, but they were left a natural dull steel color.

That's just me though...

 

  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Sunday, July 29, 2018 12:19 PM

Yes many earlier Fords cane in different colors,later Henry favored black because it dried the quickest!

fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Sunday, July 29, 2018 11:41 AM

Another great build!Toast

It's great seeing some of those early cars finished in colors other than black. 

Jim  Captain

 Main WIP: 

   On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Sunday, July 29, 2018 11:30 AM

 w

  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Sunday, July 29, 2018 11:16 AM

Okay calling it done!Well engineered kit with very easy assembly with excellent instructions!The metal makes for a very sturdy model with a nice heft.   

  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Saturday, July 28, 2018 11:49 PM

Thanks!I am pleased with it!

  • Member since
    July 2012
  • From: Douglas AZ
Posted by littletimmy on Saturday, July 28, 2018 8:59 PM

Your color choice's make for a "stunning" finish on a beautiful car !

I love the "Brass era" car's . Simple, Elegant , Easy to work on, and just plain "Pretty".

 Dont worry about the thumbprint, paint it Rust , and call it "Battle Damage"

  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Saturday, July 28, 2018 8:36 PM

The instructions would have you mount the spare on the fender but I did not like that,so I used a chrome dragster steering yoke and a brass handrail pin to mount it in the rear.Very cool!  

  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Saturday, July 28, 2018 7:57 PM

Yep!The mother in law seat is ideal for when she chooses to be disagreeable!Finishing it up!    

fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Saturday, July 28, 2018 4:35 PM

Very nice build.

Like the idea of husband and wife up front and MIL in the back out in the wind & rain. Wink

Jim  Captain

 Main WIP: 

   On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Saturday, July 28, 2018 12:29 PM

Roof installed.  

  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Saturday, July 28, 2018 7:55 AM

Thanks!

  • Member since
    January 2015
Posted by PFJN on Friday, July 27, 2018 8:41 PM

Hi,

That looks great. Surprise

1st Group BuildSP

  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Friday, July 27, 2018 8:18 PM

  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Friday, July 27, 2018 5:46 PM

Nice plane !Ford flivver?

  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Friday, July 27, 2018 5:45 PM

I used epoxy and Zap A Gap super glue,with Elmers clear for the windshield and rear window.

  • Member since
    September 2012
Posted by GMorrison on Friday, July 27, 2018 4:52 PM

That's neat, Philo. What do you use for cement?

They even flew:

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Friday, July 27, 2018 2:05 PM

Yep and often times after ten or fifteen years they converted them to run a saw mill or pump.

  • Member since
    July 2016
  • From: Malvern, PA
Posted by WillysMB on Friday, July 27, 2018 12:02 PM

Beautiful work, love the mother-in-law seat.

Folks don't realize most roads weren't paved, even in cities, until the mid-20s. Traveling from city to city, particularly during the rainy season, was a major undertaking. What the T had going for it was the high ground clearance and flexible 3-point suspension allowing it to twist over objects. A T won the first coast to coast race in 1909, not many finishers though.

  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Friday, July 27, 2018 8:59 AM

That is true but many roads were unpaved and rural back then so it had to be high sprung!

  • Member since
    June 2014
  • From: New Braunfels , Texas
Posted by Tanker - Builder on Friday, July 27, 2018 7:37 AM

Hey Philo ! 

   They sure didn't worry about ground clearance around the body did they ? Wow , nice job ! T.B.

  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Friday, July 27, 2018 1:50 AM

  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Friday, July 27, 2018 1:35 AM

  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Thursday, July 26, 2018 8:59 PM

Installed the engine,exhaust,drive shaft,radius rods,and fender supports.Next up;the brass grille.  

  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 9:45 PM

Mocking it up with a set of smaller cgrome spokes.  

  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 5:17 PM

1

  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 5:14 PM

Yes I saw a brief YouTube bud on Hubley racing.Kind of cool but I am concerned with potential damage..I went with a dark red.  

  • Member since
    July 2016
  • From: Malvern, PA
Posted by WillysMB on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 12:20 PM

Coming along nicely. I've done their Model A Roadster. Both of the national Model A clubs sponsor a Hubley race and show each year on a modified Pinewood Derby track. Various divisions for age, etc. Fun seeing the Hubleys on display with usually 100+ of the real thing outside in the parking lot. Haven't seen the Model T clubs do something similar yet.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

SEARCH FORUMS
FREE NEWSLETTER
By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy.