ScottGMN Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Made from Hubley 1/18 scale Duesenberg Phaeton kit Lots of modifications and additions to raise the level of the finished product: Functioning hinges enable hood to be posed opened or closed PE screens in hood panels Scratch-built tri-bar headlamps and rearview mirrors Hoses and lines to the firewall and engine Wood accents on canvass top struts Scratch-built trunk…made of wood, covered in red leather and adorned with scratch hinges and clasps Fender chrome accents Finishes Interior: Real Italian Leather…dark red with black accents; Carpet flocked with silver and red embossing powder Exterior: Splash Tungsten Silver, Gravity Spain Rosso Mugello, Splash 2K clear Top: Zero Matte Black with a dusting of Dullcote Engine: Custom “Duesenberg engine” green…Testors enamel Chrome: Most kit chrome stripped and replaced with Alclad II 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbuilder1950 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 YIKES!!! That is just gorgeous. Real Italian leather...that's amazing!!! Not enough words to say what a beautiful model you've presented here for us all to enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Very nice detail, very well done.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Wow. Did you have to cut the metal on the sides of the hood for the mesh? If so, how did you do it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e30lover Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Absolutely stunning! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Simply beautiful! I love the color choice and your attention to detail is outstanding. I like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) What a lovely model Scott. It just shows what can be done with that old Hubley kit that dates back to the 1960's and has reappeared under different trade names over the years. What most folk do not realise is that on this kit like all the kits that originated under the Hubley name, there is one hell of a lot of clean up to be done removing loads of die cast flash from many parts before even thinking about priming it. So speaking from my own experience, looking at the photos of Scott's model makes me fully appreciate the work he has put in to building and detailing it to that high standard. I still have the one that I built and detailed about 10 years ago. If only MFH were to kit this subject in 1/12th scale! I am surprised that Pocher did not kit one way back when they did the older classics. They would have done well, especially in the US market. The SJ is one of the most beautiful classic cars and apart from the Hubley kit in 1/18th scale Monogram did a Phaeton and a Town Car in 1/24th scale. Bandai did a boat tail in 1/16th as well. Edited September 28, 2021 by Bugatti Fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 VERY NICE!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 That is by far the nicest build of the Hubley Duesenberg- or any Duesenberg I have seen- the leatherwork is perfect. BTW, Monogram also released a boat tail Duesey in their metal body series. Got a sudden brain flash- how about a thread for Duesenberg builds of any kind or scale? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 That is awesome. Very well detailed. Great job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 I would never believe that that is the Hubley Deusy. I tried one of those when I was a kid and it... did not go well. This is amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) wow...thats beautiful! Edited September 29, 2021 by Dominik 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Museum quality, beautifully done! David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottGMN Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 Thanks for all the kind words! sjordan2 asked if I had to cut into the metal for the hood section. No. The hood section is a metal frame that accepts a solid plastic chrome piece that simulates the screen. I cut the faux screen away leaving just a plastic frame and added the PE screen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Beautiful looking classic. All of your detailing made an otherwise ho hum kit into something very special in deed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Very very impressive build with fantastic attention to detail!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 I always enjoy seeing Duesenberg models and yours is one of the nicest I have seen. I think my dad and I built one of these crudely about 60 years ago. I have a couple of Monogram Duesys in my stash that I may never get around to building but will never get rid of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hay Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 I have a pair of these Duesenbergs built, and I must say these are very nice detailing additions! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Outstanding replica. One of the most beautiful cars of the era IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Take great satisfaction in your efforts for it turned out breathtaking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Great work; shows what talent and a lack-luster kit CAN produce! Beautiful job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1 model citizen Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Very nice indeed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Impala Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Nice work. Are those kit exhaust pipes? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottGMN Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 58 Impala --- yes the kit comes with exhaust pipes made of big springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 nice build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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