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[Michigan Madman]

Killer engne, Sam! yeah- the next run of kits will have a white backer so the yellow won't disappear against the air cleaners.

[jeffs396]

I was considering AMC power, but I don't have a Jeep inline six anymore ( ) 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:

[samdiego]

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 by samdiego, 09 October 2011 - 12:10 PM.

[Dr. Cranky]

Wow, that built up engine is a beauty. Excellent.

[Michigan Madman]

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!

[Michigan Madman]

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...

[Dr. Cranky]

Chuck, I just love the way you utilize parts from all over the place. Nice touches throughout. Another distinct and wonderful model, buddy, congrats.

[Michigan Madman]

Junk in the trunk?

I haz it.

[Dominik]

Junk in the trunk?

Thumbs up for the trunk, my friend

[samdiego]

My Hudson Project has been hijacked by something irresistible that came totally outta left field and involves this,
The angriest Tootsie Roll ever. Done in 1/18, the first step in something a little different for me. Actual size: 3/8 by 1/8dia.

Edited by samdiego, 17 October 2011 - 12:49 PM.

[Dr. Cranky]

Cool!

[jjsipes]

How many of you have spend less time cleaning up the body than the chassis? I didn't take but half the time to clean the mold lines on my body than it did to clean everything up on the chassis. I know some have commented on the mold lines on the body but mine wasn't that bad. And I have all trim intact yet.

Edited by jjsipes, 19 October 2011 - 07:33 AM.

[Michigan Madman]

None of mine had any excessive flash or bad mold lines, though I have heard the horror tales. I'm not gonna get too worked up over that though- isn't that what sandpaper is for?

[Dr. Cranky]

I made quick work out of mine, not a problem.

[Michigan Madman]

Only serious flash on mine was all confined to the sprues, and none on the actual parts.

[Dr. Cranky]

Yes, I had some of that on the sprues too.

[Michigan Madman]

Made a finned cylinder head for a 308 six- the engine may well end up sprouting a Paxton blower or twin turbos in the (hopefully) not-too-distant future.

[tabsscale1]

Okay so I have ahd my kit for a couple weeks. So here is what I have done. THe back window was thwhere I started the first cuts.

Then I cut both sides and cut out an 1/8 of inches out out all three pillars


The next step is to get it all attched and flowing in the right direction



Trying to use the stock rear window

[Michigan Madman]

That's a killer chop. What are your plans with the b-pillars- vertical or slanted?

[tabsscale1]

That's a killer chop. What are your plans with the b-pillars- vertical or slanted?

I just took the B Pillars out. Was going to do slanted ones but thought it would look better without them.