1923 Ford Model T Depot Hack Pickup 2n1 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build Review AMT AMT1237

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The Ford Model T Depot Hack is a depot hack made by Ford from 1919 to 1923. It was based on the chassis of the Ford Model T.
The Depot Hack was made to hold luggage and passengers and was used as a minibus-like vehicle or taxi. It was specifically build to hold a high capacity of people and their luggage, the depot hack was not on Ford's catalogue but was made by independent firms who used as a passenger vehicle. It had 20 horsepower, 176 cubic inches, a four-cylinder engine, and its transmission was 2-speed planetary.
Classic automobile kit: Scale-modeling is a great hobby that provides a hands-on building experience as well as brief study of history and mechanical engineering. This 1/25 scale 1923 Ford Depot Hack assembly kit presents a timeless automobile from the earliest days of car manufacturing.
Old Timey Details: This vintage delivery vehicle features plenty of “Woodie” details that represent in an authentic Ford Model “T” Commercial Chassis. It features engraved wood grain, side curtain rolls and structural wooden supports. Everything from wood spoke wheels to decorative filagree decals are included.
Eye-catching packaging: The kit’s vintage packaging is great to display on the shelf next to your finished model.
QUICK SPECS: 1:25 scale. 90 Parts. 5 1/2” long. Parts molded in white with clear plastic and black vinyl tires. Skill level 2
The Ford Model T (colloquially known as the "tin Lizzie", "leaping Lena", "jitney" or "flivver") is an automobile produced by Ford Motor Company from October 1, 1908, to May 26, 1927.[10][11] It is generally regarded as the first affordable automobile, which made car travel available to middle-class Americans. The relatively low price was partly the result of Ford's efficient fabrication, including assembly line production instead of individual handcrafting.[12]
The Ford Model T was named the most influential car of the 20th century in the 1999 Car of the Century competition, ahead of the BMC Mini, Citroën DS, and Volkswagen Beetle.[13] Ford's Model T was successful not only because it provided inexpensive transportation on a massive scale, but also because the car signified innovation for the rising middle class and became a powerful symbol of the United States' age of modernization.[14] With 15 million sold, it stood eighth on the top-ten list of most sold cars of all time, as of 2012.
The Model T has a front-mounted 177-cubic-inch (2.9 L) inline four-cylinder engine, producing 20 hp (15 kW), for a top speed of 40-45 mph (64-72 km/h).[27] According to Ford Motor Company, the Model T had fuel economy on the order of 13-21 mpg‑US (16-25 mpg‑imp; 18-11 L/100 km).[28] The engine was capable of running on gasoline, kerosene, or ethanol,[29][30] although the decreasing cost of gasoline and the later introduction of Prohibition made ethanol an impractical fuel for most users. The engines of the first 2,447 units were cooled with water pumps; the engines of unit 2,448 and onward, with a few exceptions prior to around unit 2,500, were cooled by thermosiphon action.[31]
The ignition system used in the Model T was an unusual one, with a low-voltage magneto incorporated in the flywheel, supplying alternating current to trembler coils to drive the spark plugs. This was closer to that used for stationary gas engines than the expensive high-voltage ignition magnetos that were used on some other cars. This ignition also made the Model T more flexible as to the quality or type of fuel it used. The system did not need a starting battery, since proper hand-cranking would generate enough current for starting. Electric lighting powered by the magneto was adopted in 1915, replacing acetylene and oil lamps, but electric starting was not offered until 1919.[32]
View of the driver's controls, 1920 Model T
The Model T engine was produced for replacement needs, as well as stationary and marine applications until 1941, well after production of the Model T had ended.
The Fordson Model F tractor engine, that was designed about a decade later, was very similar to, but larger than, the Model T engine

[@aserta]

Every time i see the steering wheel on those old Model Ts, i keep thinking they put that backwards just to stand out from the competition. :)) Great model.

[@hpiguy]

Good point!

[@toddcrabtree1754]

This is one beautiful vehicle ! I love that green along with the wood tones. I would really love to see more Model T and Model A Ford kits come out again. They are just beautiful ! Awesome work Chris !

[@hpiguy]

You and me both!

[@hishamaziz3282]

Would be perfect for tours along the coast in a small beach town :)

[@hpiguy]

Yes!

[@DavidRLentz]

Just lovely, mate! So many ideas! Just this kit I would want at least two, to build the second as the pickup truck, as you say you would. One setting I envision would be a streetscape diorama of the late 1920s--complete with storefronts and residences of various kinds; hawkers, shopkeeps, paedestrians, bearers, etc., populating the colorfully charming tableau--with an assortment of the Ford Model T automobiles such as you have built. I would make at least two of this depot hack, the other as the pickup truck you at 36:43 mention. ICM (which I understand to be a Ukrainian manufacturer, still operating despite Russian invasion) makes 1:25th-scale kits, one of a 1914 Ford Model T Fire Truck, another of a 1913 Model T Speedster, and a 1913 Model T Roadster. From the build video of the last that I recently had seen on KZbin, this one looks to my untrained (myopic) eyes comparable to the AMT kits. I was about to include some references to KZbin videos on them. In the course of noting their names, I found your channel, with your review of the speedster. Since you beat me to it, well, onto the next. In my digging, I also have found videos on ICM's 1:25th-scale kits of a 1911 commerce roadster (whatever that is supposed to be) and a 1912 light delivery truck. Oh, would all these ICM kits greatly augment my (as yet ephemeral) town display! I would make any replicas of the roadsters and the delivery truck(s), being rather older, a measure more weathered and careworn. Similarly, does Revell make any Model T kits? Or is what I had seen of theirs a Model A, and I am conflating them? Several years past had I built simultaneously both AMT's and Revell's Model A depot hack kits. The former seemed, well, I cannot quite express it; simpler, though with no loss of detail or parts count. The latter was finer, and with openable doors (I at once had replaced the hinge pins with fine brass wire), and far more finicky.

[@fredsmith5731]

I had this one back in the 70s

[@kevinmcbride6621]

Just thinking - back in the 60's - when annuals kits with "3'n1" was all the rage in model building - these "old time kits and their 1:1 counterparts represented vehicles only 40 years out of production! Equivalent today would be to look at 80's vehicles as "vintage" and late 60's "muscle" cars as museum pieces - oh how time has flown!!!

[@charlestreadway6491]

Thanks for the autoworld web site, the closest hobby store from me is 135 miles, I have to order my kits online.

[@philliprowe2656]

I am just finishing mine and it was an interesting change of pace

[@lemateurfou]

Too cute the little Ford T ! 😍

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@marksimkiw923]

Like the older vehicles and you do such a great job Chris

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@The901meister]

To attach clear parts try GS Hypo Cement sold at Hobby Lobby. Jewelers use it to attach watch crystals and it dries clear. It comes in a very small tube and you only need to apply a tiny amount. I have been using it for decades.

[@hpiguy]

I have it. I prefer the Mod Podge for speed and flexibility. But whatever gets your models built is what you should use. Thanks!

[@brandonb1681]

Got one today for Christmas. Ha. This build will come in quite handy. Thanks.

[@turtle-gf6wv]

I just cannot wait for you to build the polar lights haunted manor play it again

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@davidparker2259]

Nice job, Chris. I like that green, and I’m glad you went with “new” over weathered.

[@hpiguy]

Me too!

[@rocketsock4297]

The wood looks so real, i can hear the woodworm munching away on it.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Looks like a FUN build Chris!!!!! 👍👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@joeshmoe9978]

Awesome build! Love the green. Somebody could also build it as a World War 1 "what if" vehicle, with overall olive drab paint, and a tan canvas roof. Another good technique for finished wood is to paint the woodgrain with tan and brown, then paint over it with clear orange. I've used this on "wooden" propellers, and it looks pretty authentic. Just FYI, the depot hacks used to pick up people, from the train depot, (this was before most people had their own car) and drive them to the nearest hotel or motel that the depot hacks were owned by. They would give them a free ride, to get them as hotel guests.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@The901meister]

These types of vehicles morphed into the "station wagon" with its wood trim.

[@gregbryan1656]

Another fantastic video with the model T coming out looking great. It brings to mind the old buses they use at Yellow Stone for tours.

[@hpiguy]

Many thanks!

[@francespotter7556]

It's a beauty thanks for sharing your talents

[@SpeedKing49]

Super cool build. Love the color choices on a different little Model T kit.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a bunch!

[@quickford]

Looks really nice. This kit would also be fun to kitbash with hot rod parts for a fun people hauler to take to the local car cruise.

[@hpiguy]

Yup!

[@charliebowman785]

What a beautiful model you've done Chris! Absolutely delicious! A master piece! Thank you for such gift! I love it!

[@hpiguy]

Many thanks!

[@charlespalavros6952]

That’s really nice ! Beautiful details can’t believe someone tried to install the rims with the rubber still inside LOL

[@hpiguy]

Me neither! Thanks!

[@ianmunslow5675]

Always satisfying when you get a nice wood effect , great build Chris

[@hpiguy]

You got that right!

[@gunnarbiker]

You're really good but you're not "snobby" good to the point where it's your way or no way. I really appreciate that you encourage people to build their way and have fun with it! Keep it going! I'll keep watching! :)

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man! It's all about FUN for me, and getting kits done quickly so people can see what's in the box.

[@garyparker2969]

You Know Chris at 1st I Really Wasn't Careing For This Kit,,, BUT YOU'VE DONE IT AGAIN !!! It's Awesome, Thanks For Sharing Your Enthusiasm For The Hobby n Have a Blessed Week Sir.

[@hpiguy]

My pleasure!!

[@rylandgroves]

So cool! Planning on getting this kit soon

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy! Thanks!

[@davidpayne4315]

Sweet build love the vintage stuff

[@hpiguy]

Me too!

[@Onedayilbeok]

You upload so much more than other youtubers, you must just build models all day every day, but thanks!!!!!!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@hansdebode5103]

Awesome kit, Chris! Will definetely buy 2, and build both versions...

[@hpiguy]

Awesome, thank you!

[@kevinmcbride6621]

Another thought - that "Infin-T" kit could stand to donate the motometer radiator cap & a-oooga bulb horn for a little dress-up for otherwise mostly stock "T"s...

[@hpiguy]

All kinds of fun things can be done!

[@RJDCR]

heyhey Chris , neat kit...I love how you built it...Great job , very nice RJ

[@RJDCR]

luv all yer builds Brother , you never fail to inspire...3 builds on mah table now

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a bunch! Keep having fun with your models!

[@doublenickelbob]

Nice build looks great. Might buy it.

[@hpiguy]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@od1452]

Nice kit. Thanks.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidhinkson8856]

It'd be nice to see all those Model T variants displayed together.

[@hpiguy]

Yeah!

[@ronroberts2453]

Holy Crap, this build is so COOL!! Perfect color choices, spot on! I love this build and presentation!! I've got 2 on back order from the great guys at Modelroundup, one for each version. Keep up the Excellent work!!!!

[@hpiguy]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Great looking hack Chris. Thanks for sharing.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@maryfiltz800]

Really like this build - would swear that is real wood - great job.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you very much!

[@barryhamill6950]

What happens to all the completed models you build? Do you display at home, work? Give to friends? Really enjoy your channel, especially like the small backstory you give to most builds. Thank you.

[@joeshmoe9978]

He has said that he gives some away, and stores a lot of them to save space. I think he should sell them on ebay, for profit or to donate the proceeds to charity (& get a tax break).

[@hpiguy]

Yup, most are stored, manty are given away, some are sent back to the companies for their corporate displays. Raising money for charity would be really cool, but it opens up an IR$ nightmare of taxes and 501c filings, etc and I simply can't afford an accountant and a lawyer to do all that. Example: www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/04/19/connecticut-facebook-covid-fundraiser-taxes/

[@joeshmoe9978]

@@hpiguy wow, I didn't know that.

[@skip-o-maticsmodelmania5774]

Another nice build Chris. I'm going to have to get some of my Model T kits on my to build roster.

[@hpiguy]

Go for it!

[@ebonwestbrook5580]

I recently aquired one of these models in a swap , 90% complete only missing a few parts , Im guessing the original model kit came in black plastic instead of white

[@JethrosGarage-op4bo]

Outstanding build Chris! I love the wood body, looks great!

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@darylsuess8990]

She turned out great Chris! Cheers!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@r.a.monigold9789]

Model T Hack - there was NOTHING "hack" about your build. You "nailed" the wood tones (pun intended as there was a sliver of truth to the statement). Thanks for the build.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks bud!

[@lancebuttox9637]

Lovely looking kit, you have really done it justice

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Heck yeah, another nice one Ol buddy! Rock on 🤘, build on!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks again!

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

@@hpiguy - yeah buddy you’re mighty welcomed too!

[@sugarhillsrr]

Great build again Chris, thanks for posting, I am getting ready to start on the AMT 23 T Delivery Van.

[@hpiguy]

Best of luck!

[@samuelvasquez8170]

Love the paint work on this model.👍

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@jeannechaffee6024]

Cool!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@garykolo8650]

Might build this into a Fire Department Hose Wagon.

[@hpiguy]

ICM has a Model T fire engine coming out, I hope to build it. :)

[@kevinharris3386]

Hi Chris this turned out great.The colours all turned out good together .This would go together with the outhouse.😆😆🤪🤪🤔

[@hpiguy]

Thanks so much 😊

[@ricks69z28]

Came out awesome Chris, cute model, great job. Rick ✌️

[@hpiguy]

Right on!

[@charlestreadway6491]

I think the body would look great in a John Deere Green.

[@hpiguy]

Go for it!

[@charlesmcclure5994]

Sweet 👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks 👍

[@CHixon]

I come here for the music too.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@marksimkiw923]

Love how you use craft paints and model paints,can't tell difference in final

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mark!

[@michaelcooke2559]

Nice build review. Great attention to detail.

[@hpiguy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dominiquevandevoorde8362]

superbe bravo

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@leroybragdon3096]

What an awsome build Thank you

[@hpiguy]

No problem 👍

[@rubencardenas9384]

Woah!!!! This is a super amazing kit you put together! I really enjoyed the wood detail. Man I gotta get this kit!!! Terrific job as always! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@rickzinck9326]

Very nice. It came out great Chris.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@timburnette5914]

That looks awesome! Great job!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@memorylanemodelcars]

Another Stellar Gorgeous Build. AMTs Model T kits are Amazing on Fine Detail Chris Do you own/ have a hobby shop? You Should

[@hpiguy]

Haha, you'd think I would with all the kits in the shop, but nope!

[@pizzamanmodels9989]

What a great build! Thanks

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@raphaelhernandez4088]

That looks great you definitely like doing these model ts .

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like them!

[@richardlee1092]

👍🏻👍🏻Two thumbs up on this one Chris! Really great looking build. This has been on my radar since it was announced. Have to run out and buy one!!!

[@hpiguy]

Awesome, thank you!

[@dantop1280]

Very nice build. I really think AMT needs to adjust their pricing on such kits with a 'very' low parts count!!! Sorry I cannot justify spending what they are asking for such 'limited' part trees on some of these kits!!!!! Come on Man......

[@rogerroberts1310]

Price of oil effects cost of plastic, increases in wages and taxes, increased cost of transportation, cost of the tooling (which sends more and more work overseas), etc., etc., etc. Where can they cut back to lower the kit's price? I am aware of this because I was forced to take early retirement (read: " No work") from being a Tool Maker in the Plastics Industry.

[@georgetompkins5438]

outstanding. you do so much with so little to work with

[@hpiguy]

Thank you very much!

[@geraldhenson280]

Looks good 👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks 👍

[@JamarageMusic]

Any negative effects painting the acrylic craft paint over the spray paint? I sprayed Black Gloss Rustoleum 2X on everything but I might paint the fenders/body with acrylic color paint on top. Am I better off just spray painting them again in the color I want? Any suggestions?

[@hpiguy]

I can say that craft paints will have no effect. Either brushed or airbrushed over it. Rustoleums do not like other spray paints sprayed over them, even other Rustoleums many times. You could have problems.

[@chassegallerie2910]

SERIOUSLY, someone DIDN'T figured out that the rubber in the tires NEEDED to be removed?! WOW! Some people aren't remotely bright! I would compare that kind of "intelligence" to that of a rock, but it would be insulting for the rock! Oh noez! You didn't paint it black and all Ts were black! Now you got to shame yourself for eternity! It's actually pretty cool.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@southern_angel]

Looks Great love model t s your's looks great

[@hpiguy]

Thank you kindly!

[@redcastle12b31]

Beautiful!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jkotva22]

Great idea to show the paints lined up! Makes it easy if you want to paint it like the video.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mammyrammer4209]

Wouldn't want to be sitting on that back seat when they hit some ruts.

[@nickcannon1626]

What glue do you use to attach painted parts to painted parts that don't fog the paint? My tamiya thin works great on non painted parts but my bob smith glue i use for painted parts to painted parts is fogging the paint.

[@hpiguy]

I use dollar store super glue. If you use a tiny bit it won't fog. Future floor polish will cover the fog if it does.

[@williamkidney6031]

Great job 👌

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for the visit!

[@williamkemp7523]

Love the green color. What is the paint?

[@hpiguy]

All paints and brands sprayed are shown in the painting section of the video. Thanks!

[@openexhaustmodels5139]

Great job mate👍

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@nikkibaugher2427]

Hey! What happened to "you can get it any color as long as it is black"?

[@mikehedrick7223]

later on FORD changed to any color to compete with CHEVROLET. FORD was getting close to come out with the model A.

[@rogerroberts1310]

FoMoCo never built a "depot hack" but did sell running chassis assemblies to companies that did make the vehicles. Therefore the vehicle could be colors other then black. By the way, why hasn't anyone mentioned that the fenders in this kit ARE NOT Ford Model T? They are simply "typical" early 1920 "something".

[@hpiguy]

Many places custom painted their cars as well. Very very common back then.

[@The901meister]

@@rogerroberts1310 Many companies bought the chassis only and did the coachwork themselves.

[@rogerroberts1310]

@@The901meister That is what I said...

[@davegillen8437]

Great Vid- which type of mod podge do you use ?

[@hpiguy]

Gloss, it's glass, so you'll want gloss.

[@emersonpedro3944]

Lindo

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@mikehynes6632]

Wait . . Testors has colors other than silver? : )

[@hpiguy]

I'm as surprised as you!

[@danielbritton8588]

That's some pretty low level mechanical aptitude thinking the tires would work without cutting the centers out. Just saying. Funny, just as I was saying the kit was pretty good with parts you add "Not a lot of stuff with this kit."

[@hpiguy]

Doesn't even fill the box, but it sure turns out cool!