Ford model T transmission 1/3 scale fully functional

[gbritnell]

After printing out the complete model T engine in 1/4 scale I thought it would be neat to make just the functional transmission. Working with the dimensions I calculated that 1/3 scale would be as small as it could be made and still have the thin pieces be strong enough to operate without breaking.
I spent a lot of time online gathering pictures, dimensions and information then started modeling the parts on Solidworks. The results are what you see here.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrmoefFd7Tc" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrmoefFd7Tc</a>

[CI]

Fantastic work !
Very cool.
 

[crueby]

Thats wonderful George!!

[Sanjay F]

That's very impressive; well done 

[Admiral_dk]

Great to see that you still make models
And yet another Landmark in Automobile History 

Per             

[RReid]

Pointing the way to another interesting and worthwhile avenue to be explored. Well done George, and Thanks!

[Kim]

Yet another very cool little model, George!  Thanks for sharing it with us! 

Kim

[wagnmkr]

That is a very interesting model for sure. That would make a wonderful display at a show.

Cheers

[Krypto]

Great model!

A few months ago Jay Leno was showing someone how to drive a Model T which seemed fiendishly difficult compared to modern cars. With your model it starts to make a bit more sense since you can see what's going on inside the transmission.

[crueby]

Great model!

A few months ago Jay Leno was showing someone how to drive a Model T which seemed fiendishly difficult compared to modern cars. With your model it starts to make a bit more sense since you can see what's going on inside the transmission.

Years ago when I  visited the Henry Ford museum I took rides in thier model Ts, was fascinating  talking with the drivers about the controls and the different  techniques.

[petertha]

Way to go George. I saw it come up on my YouTube subscription list. That must have been quite the research undertaking. Now was this more for personal curiosity and shared enjoyment? Or maybe a dry run for something in metal?

[gbritnell]

Actually a dry run for an all metal version. Just wanted to prove out all the operations and fits.

[crueby]

Great! Looking forward to seeing that build!

[Admiral_dk]

Great! Looking forward to seeing that build!

Me too        

Per     

[Brian U]

Always incredible ! 

[Roger B]

Splendid   

Thank you for the excellent demonstration    I was aware that the Model T transmission was controlled by three pedals and it had a hand throttle but I had never looked at the details.