"Mr. T"

That's a substantial collection of scale Model T's ! They all look great and helped show the remarkable versatility and ubiquitous nature of this Ford.

Posted by: @chris

At one point, I just decided to start collecting and making Ford Model Ts.... here's just a few.

Very cool!  I collected "T's, too, but in 1:8 scale.  I got my first one for Christmas in 1962.  Since then, I've added to the collection. 

Posted by: @mikedetorrice

the remarkable versatility and ubiquitous nature of this Ford.

Without question.... slightly over 15 million Ford Model Ts were manufactured-AND-prices systematically DECREADED year after year. Just an incredible feat of manufacturing for an essentially bullet-proof vehicle that virtually anyone could fix.

@marty-johnson These models were (are ) so cool. Even that vintage box art is cool! 😎 😎

Despite building hundreds of 1/25 models in my youth, I never considered these "giants"  ONLY because of their size & zero possibility of customization. Afterall, where on earth could I find other 1/8 parts?

...here's a few more Ts.  This Speedster  is nice, but of course those thick spokes stand out. 😔  The brass  on Yat Ming's fire truck has very nice patina! 😀  

More great Model T versions ! These all look excellent and really demonstrate the amazing versatility of this vehicle. Probably every model-makers and several diecast companies in different scales have done some version of this one.

The "carved" hearse T is really cool.

@mikedetorrice ...very true. I have "Ts" in other scales too.

@rich-sufficool I agree completely, I had to have it!  The included (opening & lined ) gray casket & rolling church-crutch are also nicely done. 

Three things always struck me about this model aside from the weight (it's heavier than one might think ): 1) The headlights are nicely replicated. 2) There's an actual 1:1. 3) That "short"  windshield (which I initially thought was an error ) is actually quite correct. In a time without A/C or electrically directed airflow... fresh air ventilation on any hearse was a Godsend! 

@marty-johnson Did you build any of these models? 

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@fpaquet - Yes, many moons ago, I built the Big T and the Big Rod.  And many, many more moons ago (I was a kid) I built the Big T, Big Rod, and Big Drag.  A few years ago, I started on the Big T Street Rod and fashioned operating headlights and taillamp but it sits in a box unfinished.  The only model that I never built was the Big Tub.  I have all of these versions, unbuilt, in boxes.

@chris - The 1:8 scale "Giants" creates display space issues, for sure.  There is a pretty robust aftermarket for parts for these large-scale models.  I think you might be surprised how vibrant that market is.

Posted by: @marty-johnson

@chris - The 1:8 scale "Giants" creates display space issues, for sure.  There is a pretty robust aftermarket for parts for these large-scale models.  I think you might be surprised how vibrant that market is.

Yes, NOW there's a ton aftermarket, resin "stuff,"  but NOT when I was kid, lusting after these while looking UP at them on the shelves of K-mart,  Sears, & hobby stores.

..and yes, SPACE is also an issue. I love some of these LARGE scale models but I would literally need to build another house to store/display them. 🙄 🙄 

@chris

Now, THAT'S a biggin'!