Andy Oldenburg Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Hello everybody, her comes my first topic! I had never heard of Hudson until I saw the Pixar film "CARS" in 2006. Even then I didn´t realize that the character Doc Hudson was styled after the Hornet. Doc Hudson is a grumpy former racing ace (spoken by Paul Newman) that gets friends with Lightning McQueen. Great movie! For quite a while I have been thinking about building a Hornet and decided for the Moebius kit. A good choice: Lots of parts molded very precise with crisp details. Everything fits. I chose to make my Hornet as close to stock as possible. The paint job was Molotow high quality graffiti rattle cans, clear coat and the last coat over the decals and bare metal. Plus a good polishing. Nothing was exchanged or added to the parts on this model, all straight from the kit (except many details). Building the door was a bit tricky, because this club coupe has a window frame. I managed to cut out the door with a scalpel. The rest was attaching the cut out door panel and filling the hollow spaces with sheet styrene. Added some details to the door and rocker. Since I started building models 2 years ago I have only built V8s. Building a straight 6 cylinder was refreshing and I found new parts to add to the engine (tiny photo etched hex nuts). The standard engine color was red, but a few golden ones were built too. The undercarriage is customized with break lines and weathered. The interior has a flocked floor. Fine dashboard decals were in the box, the seat belts are custom. Thanks for watching! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Beautiful paint colour scheme on your build Andreas . . . I have built one of theses Hudson Hornets by Moebius, which was the 1953 car, and I have one more the same still inthe sealed box. As you discovered, the fit of the parts in these Moebius kits is excellent and everything goes together really well. This is how scale model cars should be produced . . . Moebius are the best in my opinion. Even the instruction sheet is a piece of art work in itself ! Your 1954 Hudson Hornet is very nicely done, and I can see that your polishing is done to a high standard. Plenty of good chrome work too ! I ordered my Moebius Hudsons from a company in Germany, on Ebay, and the price was very good with quick delivery to UK. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Really nice build Andy. I love all the details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Great looking Hudson Hornet. That color combo is really eye catching. Very nicely detailed engine bay. One fantastic looking build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Sting Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Beautiful build with nice attention to detail. Great job with the doors as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Super nice job Andreas! The detailing is excellent. Brake lines, park brake cables, engine…all nicely done!👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Nicely done Andy, your detail work is immaculate. Cheers, David. 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.A.K Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Looks great. Ive never seen someone paint this car like this before. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Very well done ! Beautiful colors and some excellent detailing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nunes Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 This is one of the nicest Hudson models I have seen. Unique color and very clean work. I really like this one. 👍 Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Gringo Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Gorgeous build brother thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Most excellent ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius Molchany Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Nice Hudson, Andy. You sure do get a foil work-out on that kit. Good looking colours, too. A very tidy build. Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Oldenburg Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 Hey thanks everyone, you got my blushing! I wasn´t expecting so much positive feedback... Encourages me to stay on track. But I do have a pile of fun modeling and if I have an idea I don´t care how long the effort takes for the details. I´ve got more to show soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Beautiful looking paint colors and finish. The opening driver's door looks great. Many younger builders may not appreciate or know about the history of the Hudson automobile. They were considered a very high line car thru the early '50's. They used a 305 cu, in, engine with a twin carb option that was very dominate in NASCAR racing until the V-8 engines from the other manufacturers surpassed their performance. As a child I remember a few wealthier families in the neighborhood who had Hudsons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Beautiful model with excellent paint, Andy - very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Great Hornet. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 That is one very nice lookin' Hornet!! Great job Andreas👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Wow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 That looks magnificent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 It looks great 👌🏻👌🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebavarian Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 A nice car Andy. I like your Hudson and the two tone color at the body and inside. The details of the engine are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Rod Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Beautiful build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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