Hubley 1/24 1961 Ford Country Sedan restoration

[rsmodels]

 This was another one I bought on Ebay to restore. It was a built model. As usual I stripped it and made some repairs. I used Monogram 1/24 tires from the 58 T-bird and Modelhaus  hubcaps as Hubley re-used the 60 Ford hubcaps for their 61 Fords and the Hubley tires look too small to me.  I had to cut the outer edges out of the T-bird rims and fit the rings  into the tires so the Modelhaus hubcaps would fit . I had original bumpers and fender ornaments.

I was working on and finished 3 wagons at about the same time so you can see the other two in a few photos. I'll post photos of them at another time if there is any interest.

As always, thanks for taking the time to look.  -Rich

 

[GMCMAN52]

nice looking wagon, love the color combo

[#1 model citizen]

Great looking wagon!

[Maindrian Pace]

Beautiful job. I restored and hot rodded a Hubley '62 wagon years ago, used a set of Country Squire decals put out by a guy/company called Redbear Decals. Not sure if they still exist.

[cobraman]

Nicely done, looks great !

[rsmodels]

1 hour ago, Maindrian Pace said:

Beautiful job. I restored and hot rodded a Hubley '62 wagon years ago, used a set of Country Squire decals put out by a guy/company called Redbear Decals. Not sure if they still exist.

That must have looked neat! I have a couple of the 62's.

[Kah puts]

That looks marvelous. Spent my yute in the back of one of those, I can still smell Dad pipe, thanks for posting. 

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[Tom99]

Looking good!

[Zippi]

That's a good looking 61 Ford wagon.  Love that color.  Nice work on the eBay find.  The others look pretty nice as well. 

[Chuckyg1]

This is sweet, I like everything about it. We need more wagon kits!

[Phirewriter]

Excellent job, probably the nicest build of a Hubley Ford kit (wagon or sedan) I've seen to date!

[espo]

Great looking wagon. I always heard such horror stories about Hubley kits, but this is one I would like to see reissued. 

[thatz4u]

well done, looks real...

[rsmodels]

Once again I want to thank you all for the good comments. I'll keep posting while I have time.

                                                                                                                                                                Rich

[ChrisBcritter]

Great job! Another source for '61 Ford wheelcovers in 1/24 scale is the original issue Monogram '55 Chevy - they were for the custom version and fit the tires just fine.

[rsmodels]

1 hour ago, ChrisBcritter said:

Great job! Another source for '61 Ford wheelcovers in 1/24 scale is the original issue Monogram '55 Chevy - they were for the custom version and fit the tires just fine.

 Chris, thanks for your comment and the tip.

[slusher]

Absolutely gorgeous wagon!

[rsmodels]

1 hour ago, slusher said:

Absolutely gorgeous wagon!

Thanks for you comments on my models, Carl   -Rich

[Doug 1061]

Nice restoration.    It just needs 2 or three young'uns up against the rear window making faces at everyone behind them?

[ewetwo]

Beautiful!

[Ragtop Man]

Wow~! Looks great! 

[Ragtop Man]

Did you ever post pics of the other wagons? I'd love to see them, and also find out if you had any info on Redbear decals.

[Jay Whittaker]

Nice, clean build, outstanding color choices!!

[Rocketman455]

Wow, thats a beauty!!