philo426 Posted July 16, 2018 Posted July 16, 2018 Received this old Hubley 32 Chevy and decided to give it a try!The kit was missing the decklid so I thermoformed one out of plastic .I did not like the spare tire carriers molded inyo the front fenders,so I cut them out and filled the openings with plastic and putty.Came out well.
Rat Roaster Posted July 16, 2018 Posted July 16, 2018 There is a kit that is not for anyone afflicted with adult ADD Looking forward to seeing more 'cause this ADD boy is considering the 1932 Chevrolet Phaeton.
iBorg Posted July 17, 2018 Posted July 17, 2018 Any idea of the scale of this? I've got several and need to open one eventually.
Oldmopars Posted July 18, 2018 Posted July 18, 2018 Very cool, I will be following. I have 3 Hubley Fords I am working on. I have at least 2 hours into trimming and sanding on one of them.
philo426 Posted July 18, 2018 Author Posted July 18, 2018 Yes the metal parts had a great deal of flash and mold stubs.I had to use a Dremel and reinforced cut off wheel to remove some of them,especially the front axle!
philo426 Posted July 18, 2018 Author Posted July 18, 2018 Mocked it up with smaller tires/wheels than stock.
bbowser Posted July 18, 2018 Posted July 18, 2018 Looks good! I believe the Hubley kits are 1:18 scale. There are several out there like Packards and Duesenbergs.
philo426 Posted July 20, 2018 Author Posted July 20, 2018 The kit was missing the dashboard and steering column,so I made the dash out of .80 styrene and the column out of brass tubing.The column connects to the Tie rod so the steering wheel turns when the front wheels are moved left and right.
ZTony8 Posted July 21, 2018 Posted July 21, 2018 I, too, have this kit. I agree that it's closest to 1/20th scale. It's the kit I've had the longest, unbuilt. I got it for my 13th birthday-in 1967. Still have plans to do it as a street rod.
Rat Roaster Posted July 21, 2018 Posted July 21, 2018 Sheesh. Wish i could work that fast. I have the 1930 Duesenberg Phaeton metal kit on the side burner. It took maybe 3 whole afternoons to buzz the flash off the metal parts. Used the Dremel with a small cutoff wheel, same as you, and also a few different carbide rotary files. Then had to set it aside and recharge the batteries after all that tedium. Picked up some JB Weld the other day to blend the joints & ejector pin marks. Am about ready to resume the ordeal. Your '32 Chevy came out pretty nice! Thanks for letting us see what goes into it! BTW i saw your pic of the Packard. Not your first time at this rodeo
philo426 Posted July 21, 2018 Author Posted July 21, 2018 Yeah I found that one at a flea market for a buck but it was unpainted and incomplete.
Renegade Posted July 21, 2018 Posted July 21, 2018 Can't believe that's the kit I sent you. You did a great job on it. The Ford is in good hands.
philo426 Posted July 21, 2018 Author Posted July 21, 2018 Tell you what,the combination of Tamiya gloss acrylic paints and Testors wet look clear lacquer really imparts a nice finish!I must confess it is coming out a lot better than expected!
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