Wayne Buck Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Thanks, Cranky! Just thought it would look pretty cool, except it would have to be more jagged, scaly-rusty and grimy than the picture. As I said, I'm not exactly the best artist, ESPECIALLY on a computer! But, it is Chuck's build and it's lookin' KILLER and Unique as normal... so he may have something even better for it in his mind. I do know that no matter how that beast ends up when finished, we SURELY won't be disappointed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 No, no stinger. Not for THIS one anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 All right, buddy. Keep it going. The anticipation is building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groo12 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I picked up my Hudson today. Wont get to it for a few months, but looking forward to building it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I'm just stuck on a powerplant for mine. I was even considering a boooooooooooring Small Block Chevy (but with a cool intake), but now I'm leaning toward an old Buick Nailhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 Sounds interesting, Chuck . . . keep it going. And remember the eye candy daily allowance! Says the man who is slow to post some himself. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I'm just stuck on a powerplant for mine. I was even considering a boooooooooooring Small Block Chevy (but with a cool intake), but now I'm leaning toward an old Buick Nailhead. Chuck, how about mating two Hudson sixes and making a wild V-12? I'll send you an engine if you're interested in doing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Buck Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I'm just stuck on a powerplant for mine. I was even considering a boooooooooooring Small Block Chevy (but with a cool intake), but now I'm leaning toward an old Buick Nailhead. I think a nailhead would look cool in it. Or, how 'bout a nice and filthy looking small diesel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 The Chuckster must be busy building and listening to music. I can hear him from here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 No, I just started on the '50 Nash again, but the Hornet will circle back to the front of the workbench in a day or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Yes, the same thing happened to me . . . it's all fun, buddy. Love the Nash. It's coming along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Grab an AMC V8 and put that in the Hornet. I know of quite a few real Step-Downs that had that done to them. It works well and keeps the heritage intact. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I was considering AMC power, but I don't have a Jeep inline six anymore ( :lol: ) and besides, it would actually be a smaller-displacement than the 308 in the Hornet anyway. I ruled out an AMC V8, because almost all the AMC V8s in 1:25 scale are junk. I am leaning toward Chrysler power, though. Being that Hudson/AMC got rolled into Chrysler, that would be a legitimate choice for preserving the 'brand heritage', too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdiego Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 (edited) This is what I've done so far. I don't think I'm going to change much as this build will be a combination of what Moebius has wrought and what I might have done if the 1:1 were mine and it was the mid-fifties (or maybe today). I may try a hubcapless look or moon discs just to make that change. I added brass screen painted black to the air cleaner openings. I really wish the yellow of the air cleaner decals hadn't completely disappeared when laid over the red. The only thing visible is the black which I don't think should be there in the first place. I'm still waffling on a body color Edited October 9, 2011 by samdiego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdiego Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 (edited) This is what I was hoping for Edited October 9, 2011 by samdiego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Killer engne, Sam! yeah- the next run of kits will have a white backer so the yellow won't disappear against the air cleaners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I was considering AMC power, but I don't have a Jeep inline six anymore ( :lol: ) and besides, it would actually be a smaller-displacement than the 308 in the Hornet anyway. I ruled out an AMC V8, because almost all the AMC V8s in 1:25 scale are junk. I am leaning toward Chrysler power, though. Being that Hudson/AMC got rolled into Chrysler, that would be a legitimate choice for preserving the 'brand heritage', too. Hey Chuck, I reworked the major flaws of the AMC V8 in the R/M CJ-7 kit, Mr. Ballard has the molds made to cast them... Unless the V8 in the soon-to-be-released Gremlin kit is better Left is kit part, right is reworked master: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdiego Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 (edited) Thanks. I'll have to see if I can get a corrected set, the touch of yellow on the red cans is kinda iconic. As for the red motor, I have no explanation. it could be the rare, dealer installed 7X motor option. The 308 was bored .030, The block was relieved, knurled pistons, bigger valves and cam, and a higher compression aluminum head. I guess they could have painted the head. This is a base motor, I don't know if this is what was designated the single H or not. Edited October 9, 2011 by samdiego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Wow, that built up engine is a beauty. Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Hey Chuck, I reworked the major flaws of the AMC V8 in the R/M CJ-7 kit, Mr. Ballard has the molds made to cast them... Unless the V8 in the soon-to-be-released Gremlin kit is better Left is kit part, right is reworked master: Yep, that's why I said 1:25, the R/M CJ-7 engine actually isn't too bad, but its 1:24. The engine in the old Revell J-10 isn't too bad, and 1:25, but when I say its 'not too bad' I mean it's 'not too good' either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 This isn't really a Hornet per se, but I'm using a few of the Hornet parts I won't be using on another Hudson project... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 Chuck, I just love the way you utilize parts from all over the place. Nice touches throughout. Another distinct and wonderful model, buddy, congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Junk in the trunk? I haz it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Junk in the trunk? Thumbs up for the trunk, my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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