Ron Hamilton Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I started on my Hudson a couple of days ago. This is what I am aiming for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Mine now has an engine- that terrible 390 out of a Jo-Han SC/Rambler. I got it as part of a box of glue bomb engines a few years back, I just gunked it up some. Still needs belt and an air cleaner but you get the general idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Wow, that back looks perfectly swooped, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I've been lurking,but waiting until I had one of my own to comment. NICE work on all these projects so far guys,really awesome! I finally got one in hand today :D . It will be a bit before I can jump on it,though. I have to move some both onto and off the bench before I can commit,but I'm getting some real inspiration in this thread,don't let it die off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Got the interior started in mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 And plugged in the engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Nice work, Chuck. I saw it on your Facebook too. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabsscale1 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Have the body in primer now and working on the suspension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 Nothing like fresh styrene in primer. Nice going, now keep it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) Oh now that's SMOOOOOOTH!!! Olskool likes,a LOT! Edited November 9, 2011 by Olskoolrodder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Chuck, such a nice interior on a junkcar? Todd, looks cool! Work on buddie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Interior isn't finished yet- need to find some blankets to toss over the seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I gave mine a startshoot and build the Engine. First, i painted it.......and next i took about six hours for a complete wireing. Take a look at my workbench, while i do this: And here is the result Not perfekt, but i like it. Next step, i sanded the body. Removed a lot of cast residues...for example: After the primer, i sanded it again and painted the roof white: Thats all, what happened on this cooool kit. In the meantime i ordered one kit again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 That engine is sic! Awesome detailing,looks 1:1. I NEED to clear some bench\WIP space and get on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I just popped mine out yesterday, cleaned up the mold lines and got it into primer. I'm very impressed with the fit of the hood. Looks like there should be no problem just leaving it loose so I can show it closed up, or take it off to show off the engine. I know there were some complaints about the mold lines, but they seem to be more due to the shape of the car than any failure on Moebius's end. The body is one big compound curve. One thing I found odd was the fuel filler door, most models cars have it molded in place. Not a complaint, just seems like an odd detail that I can't see many taking advantage of. I'll be doing mine as a National Park Service patrol car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 One thing I found odd was the fuel filler door, most models cars have it molded in place. Not a complaint, just seems like an odd detail that I can't see many taking advantage of. I'll be doing mine as a National Park Service patrol car. More than likely they did that with the NASCAR variants in mind, so you'd need not to cut out the gas door and roll your own filler. Since this thing was one of the first big NASCAR champions, Moebius probably thought many would be built as stock cars. Well, that's my theory, anyway! Like the idea of doing one as an NPS ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Grimed up the seats a bit, because now I'm not so sure about my original 'throw a blanket over them' idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I didn't know they would remove the fuel filler door on a race car, but if that is the case then that makes sense. This is my inspiration for the Hudson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 That siren would be a wonderful touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Chuck-That interior looks killer,I think it's better than if it'd been blanketed Aaron: Killer idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 When the time comes to assemble the chassis into the body- (actually well before that) I'd suggest sanding the sides of the radiator just a little bit, as it is a very tight fit into the core support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Thanks for the tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Yeah- found that out the fun way- yanked the radiator off the chassis during a test fit. Between the tight fit of the radiator/core support and the rear mounting surface, you can almost get away with using no glue to attach the completed chassis/interior assembly into the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Sweet! LOL,that's one thing I remember loving when I built my first Revell '49 Merc,such a perfect\snug fit,no glue needed on that final assembly (for some strange,perverse reason,in my mind,these two cars just go together as kustoms... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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