rsmodels Posted July 16, 2022 Posted July 16, 2022 I'm still practicing with my new camera. This was a built model I restored to look similar to the car used in the first year of the. Andy Griffith show. I try to restore models any time I can rather than go into my stash of NOS kits. I repaired the body as needed. I used Franklin Mint 1960 Falcon hub caps and Monogram 1/24 tires from a 58 T-bird kit as I feel the Hubley tires were undersized. The roof blinker and decals were aftermarket. The antenna is from an old AMT kit. The blinker and antenna are attached with putty, not glue. I put a 2 way radio in it that I had in my parts boxes. Thanks for looking and all comments are appreciated. -Rich 5
ea0863 Posted July 16, 2022 Posted July 16, 2022 Super nice build, and a great walk down memory lane! Thanks for posting
rsmodels Posted July 17, 2022 Author Posted July 17, 2022 3 hours ago, Rocketman455 said: Beautiful car, cant wait to start on mine. 3 hours ago, cobraman said: I am sure Andy and Barney would approve. 3 hours ago, pack rat said: Well done! Nice collection of Hubley Fords too. 2 hours ago, ea0863 said: Super nice build, and a great walk down memory lane! Thanks for posting 1 hour ago, Classicgas said: Very cool. Thanks very much, guys. I love these Hubley Fords and have at least one of each built in addition to the NOS ones. -Rich
bisc63 Posted July 17, 2022 Posted July 17, 2022 I always liked that version of Andy's ride. Very nicely recreated.
espo Posted July 17, 2022 Posted July 17, 2022 Looks great. I don't recall ever seeing a Hubley model built to this standard. I like the theme and can't help but think of Don Knotts seeing this.
rsmodels Posted July 18, 2022 Author Posted July 18, 2022 5 hours ago, espo said: Looks great. I don't recall ever seeing a Hubley model built to this standard. I like the theme and can't help but think of Don Knotts seeing this. Thanks very much. i posted my Hubley 61 Ford wagon a few months ago. It's on page 21 of this heading if you didn't see it.
TooOld Posted July 18, 2022 Posted July 18, 2022 Beautifully done Rich , if they reissued this kit it would sell a ton ! I still enjoy watching the show and seeing all the cars in Mayberry .
rsmodels Posted July 19, 2022 Author Posted July 19, 2022 5 hours ago, TooOld said: Beautifully done Rich , if they reissued this kit it would sell a ton ! I still enjoy watching the show and seeing all the cars in Mayberry . Thanks, I agree with you. These really build into nice models with a bit of effort. I have a 60 built stock too.
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