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The Showcase => Vehicles & Models => Topic started by: J.L. on May 26, 2019, 05:48:41 PM

Title: Ford Modell-T AF1
Post by: J.L. on May 26, 2019, 05:48:41 PM

In January, 2014, I purchased a Bohm Stirling car model kit that was pre-machined, thereby making it quite expensive. It was built in Germany.

But it was a car of quality machined aluminum and brass with tires of solid rubber.

The car runs on alcohol. The flame in the wicked containter at the back warms the air in the heat exchanger. It runs with a quick flick of the two brass flywheels.

I think knowing that there are models on the market of this calibre, prompted me to purchase the D51-200 locomotive and tender.

John

Title: Re: Ford Modell-T AF1
Post by: sco on May 26, 2019, 08:56:41 PM

That Model T is nice but the DS1-200 kit seems in a whole different league imo.

Simon.

Title: Re: Ford Modell-T AF1
Post by: J.L. on May 26, 2019, 09:22:19 PM

Agreed.
John

Title: Re: Ford Modell-T AF1
Post by: b.lindsey on May 26, 2019, 09:59:37 PM

Beautiful piece of kit John, but somehow a Stirling car seems a bit odd to me. Still a lovely model though.

Bill

Title: Re: Ford Modell-T AF1
Post by: ddmckee54 on May 28, 2019, 09:20:29 PM

That looks to be at least a 2 stage reduction O-ring drive train.  Possibly 3 stage reduction since it looks like there might be 3 O-rings in that drive train.  You got a picture of the bottom of the car?

Don

Title: Re: Ford Modell-T AF1
Post by: Don1966 on May 28, 2019, 11:00:19 PM

Beautiful details and workmanship but wow a high price.


Don

Title: Re: Ford Modell-T AF1
Post by: J.L. on May 28, 2019, 11:11:34 PM

You are right Don. There are three reductions in the power train. The third is cleverly attached to the back of the front tire.