Model Car Garage - 1941 Ford Woody Custom Edition Model Kit By AMT/ERTL - A Model Car Unboxing Video
Channel: Monster Hobbies Model Car Garage
Date: 2018-09-21

Today on the Monster Hobbies Model Car Garage, we will be looking at the 1941 Ford Woody Custom Edition Model Kit By AMT/ERTL. This is a model car unboxing video.

Ford thoroughly updated their cars in 1941, in preparation for a time of unpredictability surrounding World War II. The 1941 design continued in an aborted 1942 model year and was restarted in 1946 and produced until 1948 when the more modern 1949 Fords were ready. 

During the initial year of this car, it evolved considerably. The front fenders came in three pieces, the theory being that small damages could be replaced easily. During the year, it evolved into two pieces with the lower front and back sections being joined. The hood risers changed, the early ones being the same as 1940 Fords, changing during the year to the better later version. 

Five different coil/distributor arrangements were used during 1941, causing confusion for mechanics. Other variations were: two different positions for the generator, and three for the cooling fan — front of the crankshaft, front of the generator (rare) and on a bracket. This is thought to be the first Ford to offer a replaceable cartridge oil filter as an option. The two interior heaters were a "Southwind" gasoline burner, which had the advantage of keeping one warm in winter at drive-in movies (provided a small electric fuel pump was used), and a more ordinary hot-water type. Both had window defrosters. 

It had an excellent radio, which could consume the battery in about two hours. Electric windshield wipers were available in addition to the vacuum-powered wipers.  

Rear suspensions sometimes had a sway bar, most did not. It had excellent brakes and among the best handling of ordinary cars of the time. It served a transitional role in Ford’s lineup.

1941 Ford Woody Custom Edition Model Kit By AMT/ERTL is an amazing plastic model car and it came out in a time when AMT, Revell and Monogram were competing with Tamyia, Hasegawa and Fujimi for the most accurate model kits on the market. This would be in the early 1990's to 2006.  Today's model kit was released in 2001 and this it the first edition model kit. This car also had a Factory Stock edition and you can find that video review on this channel as well. 

We start our model kit review by looking at the amazing Ford Flathead V8 Engine. The kit includes a customized 296 cu. in. Ford Flathead engine with 3-speed manual  transmission with Lincoln-Zepher gears. AMT/ERTL has done an excellent job in creating this model kit engine in 20 pieces. These include the right and left hand side engine/transmission pieces, the cylinder heads with upper radiator hoses molded in place, intake manifold, intake plenum, throttle bodies, air cleaners, fuel rail, crankcase breather, starter motor, exhaust manifolds, front engine cover with distributor, belt/pulley assembly, fan, and lower radiator hoses which hook up to a 2 piece radiator. 

Inside the instruction sheet, you will find a template for cutting out your clear glass pieces from clear flat styrene sheet. Painting codes for both the interior and exterior of the 1941 Ford Woody are also included. 

Each of the wheels consist of 6 parts : Inner Wheel, Wheel Retainer, Tire, White Wall Insert and Halibrand Outer Wheel (plated). These parts all fit together to give you a beautiful set of custom rolling stock. 

The interior is wonderful and consists of many separate parts that fit together nicely to make an entire interior compartment.  These parts include a floor pan, clutch and brake pedals, rear seat back and front, front seat back and front, steering column, steering wheel, tailgate, side panels, instrument panel with window trim attached, rear view mirror, and clear side and vent windows. For some added fun, a surf board is included for your 1960's era beach dioramas. All together, the interior comprises of 21 parts, if you include that surf board.

The frame, chassis and running gear include a full frame with an X-frame member drop in part, exhaust pipe, tool storage compartment, rear drive shaft/differential, 5 piece front bar axle with spring, radius rods, steering linkage and sway bar. A firewall, inner front fender aprons, battery and steering box finish the underhood details. The driveline/suspension parts are different than the Factory Stock version. 

The body consists of multiple wood grain decals, headlight bezels, lenses and grilles, parking lights, side mirrors, hood, radio antenna, licence plate holder and tail light and a 4-piece spare tire with mounting bracket. 

I hope this description helps you in your buying choice. 

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