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Title: Empress WW1/Interwar Second Model T Ford released.
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on July 17, 2020, 07:49:33 AM
We have a long awaited WW1/Jazz Age release.
Model T Fords in their Australian/British Reconnaissance guise used against Turkish forces into the 1920's. Perfect for Dunster Force scenarios in 1918.

This version is the full body version and currently comes with two crew options although stay tuned as there are two more crew being moulded as we speak. The vehicle comes with some spare kit such as Lewis gun and gun mounts, rifle in holster and extra grip front tyres that can be added to the outside of the usual front wheels.

The model is all pewter and can be purchased as sets with the vehicle and crew OR the vehicle only OR the crew sets only.
The crew sets are useful for other vehicles. 

There will be another version of the vehicle which will be the open, body section removed to help keep the engine cool.  This will be released shorty.

Mark Hargreaves painted one of the vehicles with crew option 2 just before lock down.

You can find these vehicles in the Interwar Vehicle section of the Jazz Age room.

https://www.empressminiatures.com/interwar-vehicles-15-c.asp

Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Ewan on July 17, 2020, 07:52:01 AM
Those will be perfect for A Right Bloody Mess  :-*
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on July 17, 2020, 07:52:26 AM
Some more pictures.

Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Poiter50 on July 17, 2020, 07:54:19 AM
 :o Will the crew be available separately?
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Keith on July 17, 2020, 08:21:52 AM
So excited by these - beautiful work by all involved!
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on July 17, 2020, 08:24:38 AM
:o Will the crew be available separately?

Yep.
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Poiter50 on July 17, 2020, 08:26:02 AM
Sorry, should have read the release properly. :'(

Yep.
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Plynkes on July 17, 2020, 08:35:21 AM
That is a thing of beauty. Don't really have a project that needs one of these, but man, do I want one anyway. My grandad was a Model T nut. He had loads of them over the years. If he had had one with a Lewis gun mount I don't think Primary School Plynkes would have ever stopped playing on it.




Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on July 17, 2020, 09:01:03 AM
Sorry, should have read the release properly. :'(

Yep  lol
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: marianas_gamer on July 17, 2020, 09:16:18 AM
Fantastic model and minis! You will be seeing some of my money.
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Atheling on July 17, 2020, 10:20:45 AM
A real thing of beauty!!!  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: M Blakey on July 17, 2020, 10:21:52 AM
Please guys give me a chance to catch up ;D! Haha beautiful stuff. Really chuffed the WW1 range getting so much love.
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Helen on July 17, 2020, 10:26:58 AM
Once again another lovely model from John Hart.

Great looking crew too!
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: trev on July 17, 2020, 04:30:45 PM
Those are great!  Lovely figures and trucks.  :o
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: carlos marighela on July 17, 2020, 09:17:45 PM
Cool! Now who makes suitable Libyan Senussi figures?
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Captain Blood on July 18, 2020, 07:55:35 AM
Beautiful  :-*
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: commissarmoody on July 18, 2020, 09:09:33 AM
Cool! Now who makes suitable Libyan Senussi figures?
Oh damn, now I really need to get some Italians for some north African action.  lol
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Atheling on July 18, 2020, 09:20:30 AM
Oh damn, now I really need to get some Italians for some north African action.  lol

 lol If you had seem how many books a put onto my Amazon 'wishlist' yesterday after seeing this model you would have laughed even harder  lol

Talk about impulsive!!!  :D
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: malto cortese on July 18, 2020, 02:33:24 PM
Cool! Now who makes suitable Libyan Senussi figures?

No one, as far as I know! Maybe with the forthcoming Osprey book on the Italian-Ottoman war we may get some?
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Marine0846 on July 18, 2020, 05:42:45 PM
Wonderful model and crew.
Great job, love it.
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: juergen c. olk on July 18, 2020, 07:05:34 PM
Awesome something to add to add to my Dunsterforce.
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Stu on July 18, 2020, 10:20:11 PM
Looks like my British are getting a recon element.
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Splod on July 19, 2020, 04:18:56 AM
Those will be perfect for A Right Bloody Mess  :-*

Beat me to it!  ;)
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Atheling on July 19, 2020, 04:26:16 PM
Awesome something to add to add to my Dunsterforce.

That's just what I was thinking but then I haven't bought the Setting the East Ablaze Dunsterforce supplement as of yet......  :) Something I need top get around to doing ASAP!!

I've got the Mad Mullah supplement but haven't had time to read through it- I did of course start gawping at the pics  :-*

Does anyone know if the Brits use Model T Fords's in the Horn of Africa? I need a good excuse!

I've got the Mad Mullah supplement but haven't had time to read through it- I did of course start gawping at the pics  :-*
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: ecwcaptain on July 20, 2020, 01:16:59 PM
Paul,

Excellent minis, and can't wait to purchase a bunch of them from your US guy.

One suggestion, to have a option (separate pack) of a Vickers MG on tripod mount for the rear, so these can also be used for the later version  for some of the Light Patrol Cars. Will work nicely against the Senussi in Egypt (an upcoming STEA scenario book by yours truly  ;).

Regards,
Bob
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: FramFramson on July 20, 2020, 07:11:19 PM
Does anyone know if the Brits use Model T Fords's in the Horn of Africa? I need a good excuse!

Model T's were absolutely ubiquitous in the early 20's, so I don't think you need an excuse of any sort to sneak one in. It'd hardly be grossly ahistorical. ;)
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Atheling on July 20, 2020, 09:06:01 PM
Model T's were absolutely ubiquitous in the early 20's, so I don't think you need an excuse of any sort to sneak one in. It'd hardly be grossly ahistorical. ;)

That settles it then  :D
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on July 21, 2020, 07:33:07 AM
Paul,

Excellent minis, and can't wait to purchase a bunch of them from your US guy.

One suggestion, to have a option (separate pack) of a Vickers MG on tripod mount for the rear, so these can also be used for the later version  for some of the Light Patrol Cars. Will work nicely against the Senussi in Egypt (an upcoming STEA scenario book by yours truly  ;).

Regards,
Bob

The Vickers team will be released in a few days. It fits into the rear of the cut down Model T that we will also release. It is designed to work on the rear of the vehicle and also be taken out with the team and ground mounted. The Empress Rolls Royce AC kit also comes with the ability to dismount the Vickers as that was quite a common usage.
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: ecwcaptain on July 21, 2020, 02:07:13 PM
Paul,

Most excellent!

Guess I have to now update my info of minis available for the Senussi Campaign scenario book.  :)

Regards,
Bob
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Ignatieff on July 21, 2020, 06:08:50 PM
I've ordered six.  It may not be enough........
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on July 22, 2020, 07:47:33 AM
I've ordered six.  It may not be enough........

Not for you. lol
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Hammers on July 22, 2020, 08:59:16 AM
I've ordered six.  It may not be enough........

You can't have too many shoes, hats and Model Ts with a Lewis mount.
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on September 29, 2020, 09:24:39 AM
We have just added another crew for the Model T Ford.

This is in the Jazz Age Vehicles room.

Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Atheling on September 29, 2020, 11:02:09 AM
 :-* :-* :-*

Pure excellence from Paul yet again  8)
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: ecwcaptain on September 29, 2020, 05:48:42 PM
Really nice. Can't wait until you add the Vickers in the back, and the stripped down Model T version.
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on September 30, 2020, 07:06:31 AM
Its very close  ;)

Here is a preview;

Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Poiter50 on September 30, 2020, 08:04:18 AM
Love the driver looking back over his shoulder.
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Hammers on October 01, 2020, 01:06:34 PM
Oooh, lovely!
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Sparrow on October 02, 2020, 05:07:06 PM
👍
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Traveler Man on October 02, 2020, 10:03:12 PM
Beautifully rendered!  :-* If I ever get my Iraqi Rebellion project up and running this will be a must-get.
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: FramFramson on October 03, 2020, 06:51:31 PM
This is getting pretty technical....  :D
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: Splod on October 06, 2020, 03:48:37 AM
Oooh... I think my NSW Independent Rifle Company is getting some armoured recce  ;)
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: ecwcaptain on October 08, 2020, 12:45:03 PM
Fab!

And, might I also suggest, a separate pack of gear/supplies that could go in the back of one of the Model T's, as each of the separate patrols had one of the six Model T's in the patrol as a repair car (i.e., like a tender). Just a thought.

P.S. Iraqi Rebellion? Oh, that's on my "to do" for a scenario book list for STEA. First, getting the Senussi Campaign to print, then on to Archangel, and then Iraq 1920. ;-)
Title: Re: WW1/Interwar Model T Fords
Post by: juergen c. olk on October 12, 2020, 11:57:31 PM
Love em .perfect for everywhere.
Title: Re: Empress WW1/Interwar Second Model T Ford released.
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on October 26, 2020, 12:51:59 PM
We have just released the cut down version of the Model T Ford used by the British and Australian army in WW1.

We have also released another crew pack that fits in this vehicle which is the Vickers crew. This crew can be used in the vehicle as well as dismounting and firing off the vehicle.

We have also released the other crew packs at a discounted price for the vehicle and crew.
Hopefully that makes sense, if not check the site and it should all become clear.

https://www.empressminiatures.com/interwar-vehicles-15-c.asp

Title: Re: Empress WW1/Interwar Second Model T Ford released.
Post by: tin shed gamer on October 26, 2020, 03:02:31 PM
Very nicely done Paul.
It's definitely the more characterful of the two. There's some lovely movement in the figures.Theres a little artistic license in the actions of the figures. Which is part of the joy of the sculpts.(Not a criticism just a layer of khaki still floating around my bonce after all these years. )
I don't honestly have much time to even paint the  stuff I make.
However this has been sent to all my offspring with the attached note.' If your stuck for what to get your old man for Christmas.'

Mark.

Title: Re: Empress WW1/Interwar Second Model T Ford released.
Post by: Hammers on October 26, 2020, 09:26:04 PM
Lovey! Loads of character!
Title: Re: Empress WW1/Interwar Second Model T Ford released.
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on October 27, 2020, 08:07:35 AM
Thanks chaps  ;)
Title: Re: Empress WW1/Interwar Second Model T Ford released.
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on October 27, 2020, 05:46:07 PM
A bit late to the party here, but are these 1/50 scale or 1/56?

[Edit] I might have found the answer here:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=123074.msg1547236#msg1547236 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=123074.msg1547236#msg1547236)

If so, then 1/56.
Title: Re: Empress WW1/Interwar Second Model T Ford released.
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on October 29, 2020, 09:45:29 AM
YEP! ;)
Title: Re: Empress WW1/Interwar Second Model T Ford released.
Post by: carlos marighela on October 29, 2020, 09:39:30 PM
Thus reinforcing the established wargaming rule and great scale watershed of 1956. All vehicles before 1956 are 1/56, everything after is 1/50.* 



* Unless it isn’t. Your mileage may vary and objects may appear closer than they actually are.  :D
Title: Re: Empress WW1/Interwar Second Model T Ford released.
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on October 30, 2020, 08:30:20 AM
Weirdly enough yes although the grey line is a little earlier.
Title: Re: Empress WW1/Interwar Second Model T Ford released.
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on January 20, 2021, 04:14:32 PM
Just ordered 3 crew sets from Empress and I have to say thanks for a very speedy response. Received an e-mail at 11:57 this morning to acknowledge my order. Received a second e-mail today at 15:53 to say the order is dispatched.

Can't get better than that!   :)
Title: Re: Empress WW1/Interwar Second Model T Ford released.
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on January 21, 2021, 12:17:01 PM
Just ordered 3 crew sets from Empress and I have to say thanks for a very speedy response. Received an e-mail at 11:57 this morning to acknowledge my order. Received a second e-mail today at 15:53 to say the order is dispatched.

Can't get better than that!   :)

I will give the Empress Christine your thanks  :-*
Title: Re: Empress WW1/Interwar Second Model T Ford released.
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on January 22, 2021, 12:59:12 PM
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I will give the Empress Christine your thanks

Please do so, excellent customer service. Also, they have just arrived safe and sound, many thanks.   :)
Title: Re: Empress WW1/Interwar Second Model T Ford released.
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on January 22, 2021, 04:01:10 PM
Excellent news. Have a good weekend. ;)