Eric Macleod Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Here are two 1930 Ford Model As that Hubley never offered. While I get it with the rare Cabriolet I always was surprised that the very common Tudor was never produced. Taking the bull by the horns I created the Tudor from the Fordor kit and the Cabriolet from the Coupe kit. I added a passenger side sidemount spare to the Cabriolet and deleted sidemounts completely from the Tudor. I don't think I have ever posted these here before. Comments are always welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Thanks for posting these nice conversions Eric. It is so rare to see the old Hubleys but I am sure many of us built them in the early days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 I love them! I have every Hubley Model A in the series. My dad would build them with me when I was a kid. I also have many extras. Do you have pics of how you did the conversions? I would be thrilled to save them for future use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Nice work Eric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat32 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 What is the scale of the Model A series?? Your models look beautiful and I'd like to know if the scale matches Danbury diecast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 I believe they are about 1/20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat32 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Thanks Sam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 Sam is correct, they were about 1:20 or so. Unfortunately when I built these about 15-16 years ago I never thought to take WIP photos. I can tell you a lot of JB Weld, Bondo, Super Glue and Evergreen half round was involved. Specific to the Cabriolet, I glued sprue to form the top bows then liberally slathered Bondo in between to form the top. Thanks for looking in guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 While I am not familiar with Ford Model A's myself, if I am honest, Eric these models are marvellous. I do like Hubley model cars, and they always catch my interest when I am on MCM Forums........ your work on these old Model A Fords is excellent, and something to be proud of. ( 1:20 is an odd scale, sitting between 1:24, 1:25 and 1:18 ). David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 22 hours ago, Sam I Am said: I love them! I have every Hubley Model A in the series. My dad would build them with me when I was a kid. I also have many extras. Do you have pics of how you did the conversions? I would be thrilled to save them for future use. My dad started me out on yhese as well. At one time I had every metal model made by Hubley/Gabriel. I have misplaced a couple of them but they are around somewhere. They form a great father/ child bond and can be easily upgraded as model building skills progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 20 hours ago, Flat32 said: What is the scale of the Model A series?? Your models look beautiful and I'd like to know if the scale matches Danbury diecast. At 1:20 they are quite a bit bigger than the Danbury/Franklin Mint models. I would suggest simply displaying them on a different shelf so they don't look too weird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 3 hours ago, Anglia105E said: While I am not familiar with Ford Model A's myself, if I am honest, Eric these models are marvellous. I do like Hubley model cars, and they always catch my interest when I am on MCM Forums........ your work on these old Model A Fords is excellent, and something to be proud of. ( 1:20 is an odd scale, sitting between 1:24, 1:25 and 1:18 ). David David, I really appreciate your comments. Yes the scale is strange but I have always liked the heft and durability of these models which seem to neatly tread the line between models and toys. I am speculating here, but suspect when these kits were introduced they were intended to be more of a toy than a completely accurate scale model, though I suspect someone like Tim Boyd may know more of this sort of history. I appreciate your comment that these are marvelous. I agree, but only from the toy-like delight they provide rather than my superior building skills (or more accurately, lack there-of). I have had thoughts of trying to build one of every Ford Model A bodystyle offered in 1930, though I think that would mean building about 14-16 more of these models to create them all. I have also thought of really going nuts with one of these to see what could be done with one. I have considered fully detailed wiring, brake levers, and a realistic interior among other refinements. If I were to do so I would recreate one of the really rare Model A Fords, such as a '30 formal Town Car or a Ford A-400 Convertible Sedan. Maybe some day.... Again, thanks all for looking. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hack-n-whack Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Eric, please continue to "super detail" your Hubley Model A Ford models. I would like to see an A-400 also. I don't know of any kits available. Best wishes & keep on building! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzTom Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Very nice! I too have built several of these. Most of mine are customs. I saw on one of the forums a few years ago someone made the A-400 Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Those are beautiful! Excellent job of converting the common to uncommon. Nice to see your work. I love all Model As. We have a Modified Diecast Class in the dscV16 Virtual Venue Model Car Championship running now through May 1. They would fit right in. Www.dscV16.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Guest Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Eric, Have enjoyed your pictures. As an aside you might be interested in HubleyCustomDiecast at Facebook. And, I have pictures of some of my Model A Fords at website Model A Ford Club of America. Just look for Member Built Hubleys. Always interested in discussion. My current project is the A400 Convertible Sedan. John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Those are really nice models. Arcade of Freeport, Illinois made Chevrolet, Buick and Ford model cars in the 1920s out of cast iron. I think they were mostly in 1/20th scale. The level of detail was not anywhere near the Hubley models, but they are nice cars to collect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzTom Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 On 12/28/2021 at 12:04 PM, John Guest said: Eric, Have enjoyed your pictures. As an aside you might be interested in HubleyCustomDiecast at Facebook. And, I have pictures of some of my Model A Fords at website Model A Ford Club of America. Just look for Member Built Hubleys. Always interested in discussion. My current project is the A400 Convertible Sedan. John Hello John, This is a great place to post WIP photos of your builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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