1/24 Ford T 1913 'Speedster' (ICM) Photo-Etched Detailing Kit (Microdesign MD024204)

What Is It?

Enhance the look and realism of your Ford T 1913 Speedster model with this photo-etched detailing set, meticulously designed to fit the ICM 1/24 scale kit. Add a touch of authenticity and style to your Ford Model T Speedster, capturing the essence of an era when motoring excitement was just beginning to shape automotive history. Elevate your build from a basic model to a near-authentic portrayal of this spirited machine, recognized for its agility and customization among early automobile enthusiasts. Crafted from 0.15 mm brass, this kit includes three photo-etch boards plus a transparent film for lanterns and color instructions, delivering 20+ unique parts. This comprehensive set replicates critical details such as the Ford logo, grille, headlights, taillights, windshield frame, door handles, window cranks, mirrors, and many more intricate components essential to achieving a truly realistic, authentic look. This kit ensures authenticity and precision. The components are lightweight yet sturdy, allowing for easy handling during assembly. By using this kit, you can transform your Ford T 1913 Speedster model into a MASTERPIECE with museum-quality detail. The brass material provides durability while maintaining a fine, realistic appearance, making it an essential addition for any model enthusiast. Whether you’re a skilled modeler or a budding hobbyist, these high-quality brass parts ensure precision and accuracy, effectively bringing your Speedster to life for all to admire. 

Who Is It Intended For?

This detail set is perfect for:

• Beginner to intermediate modelers aspiring to add historical authenticity to a classic Ford T Speedster kit
• Diorama creators depicting early automotive culture or vintage race scenes from the 1910s
• Collectors seeking a show-stopping representation of a uniquely customized Ford Model T
• Antique car enthusiasts interested in iconic prewar vehicles with sporty modifications and era-defining charm

Benefits

1. Enhanced Authenticity: Replicates logos, grills, lights, windshield frames, mirrors, and more, ensuring near-realistic detail for your Speedster
2. Premium Construction: High-quality 0.15 mm brass offers a crisp, lasting finish for all added components
3. Comprehensive Coverage: Three photo-etch boards + transparent film that upgrade multiple exterior elements crucial to the Ford T 1913 Speedster’s iconic design
4. Medium Difficulty: A rewarding upgrade for modelers bridging the gap between beginner and advanced techniques

Product Details

Kit Composition

• Three photo-etched brass boards featuring the Ford logo, grille, headlights, windshield frame, door handles, window cranks, mirrors, and more
• Transparent film to replicate lantern or lens effects for headlights and taillights
• Color instruction manual providing clear assembly guidance

Applications

Perfect for building:

• Early automotive dioramas showcasing a fashionable Ford T Speedster from the 1910s
• Collector’s displays that celebrate the marriage of Ford’s mass production and custom “speedster” culture
• Museum-grade replicas focusing on Henry Ford’s innovation and racing-inspired transformations

Historical Background

The Ford Model T, first produced in 1908, rapidly became the most influential automobile of its era due to its affordability, reliability, and ease of mass production. By 1913, inventive owners and hobbyists started creating “Speedster” variants—stripping the vehicle down for lighter weight, improving performance, and adding sporty bodywork. These personalized roadsters set the stage for early American motorsports, as the Model T’s dependable engine and simple frame lent itself to modification. This blend of innovation and creativity propelled the Ford T Speedster to iconic status among the era’s auto enthusiasts. By integrating these photo-etched brass enhancements into your Ford T 1913 Speedster kit, you reflect the spirit of the period, capturing the thrill and ingenuity that defined early automotive racing and personal expression on the roads of pre–World War I America.

How to Use

Follow these steps for a spectacular Speedster build:

1. Gently remove any molded plastic detail where photo-etch pieces will attach (grille area, doors, headlights, etc.).
2. Use fine nippers or a blade to carefully detach each brass component from the fret.
3. Bend or shape items based on the color instructions, ensuring a precise fit for the Speedster’s body.
4. Secure them with cyanoacrylate (CA) glue or a suitable adhesive.
5. Prime and paint consistent with your preferred 1913 Speedster color scheme (racing green, bright red, or other classic finishes).
6. Consult references or vintage images for finishing touches and authentic styling cues.

Why Choose Imodeller's MD024204? ?

• Speedster-Specific Enhancements: Focuses on the sporty lines and custom features that made the 1913 Ford T Speedster an early motoring sensation
• High-Quality Brass & Film: Ensures crisp, long-lasting detail suited to a refined, vintage Speedster aesthetic
• All-Inclusive Kit: Three photo-etch boards, 20+ pieces covering everything from logos to door hardware and window details
• Medium Difficulty: A satisfying challenge for modelers illustrating the evolution of the Ford Model T from basic transport to sporty roadster

Upgrade Your Ford T 1913 Speedster with Unmatched Style & Precision!

Elevate your vintage racing or collector build using these photo-etched brass additions. Order now and embrace the innovative, free-spirited character of the early automotive era in your next masterpiece!

Shipping Information

Item Location: USA

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