Here’s few photos of a model I made based on Gabriel,
the 1917 Ford Model T, the vintage mode of transport used by Father
Stanley Unwin in the seldom seen Gerry & Sylvia Anderson series,
The Secret Service.
I used a1:32 scale Airfix 1912 Ford Model T which I altered to
make it a little more like what was seen in the series.
I originally made it for some photos I planned to take for the
Fanderson Secret Service annual, but ultimately other projects got in
the way and I missed the deadline.
While I’m fond of The Secret Service, I can’t say it’s in my
top five Anderson series. I’m not keen on the hybrid formula, the
mix of puppets and live actors ruins my suspension of disbelief, and
while the models and special effects are top notch, I don’t find it
particularly exciting.
Having a Ford Model T as the ‘star’ vehicle doesn’t really
help, either.
It’s well known to Anderson fans that ITC financier, Lew Grade,
halted production after watching the pilot, although it’s
cancellation meant a move to live action for the Anderson’s, and
UFO.
Still, I’m sure it’s got it’s fans; Gerry Anderson, himself
said it was his favourite of all the series he had produced!
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