Slotto Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 The Moebius release of the '52 Hudson Hornet Convertible. I picked this open box kit up at an IPMS meeting a few months back. The previous owner had passed away and his wife donated all of his kits to the club. Since I'm the only car builder in the club, the president handed it over to me. I don't normally build '50's cars but I accepted it anyway. When I got it home and opened up the box. Some key pieces were missing like the engine and convertible boot. And EVERYTHING was half heartedly spray painted black. Knowing this was going to be a challenge, I pushed forward.I stripped the body and sanded away the mold seams. I sprayed the body with Duplicolor Charcoal Grey Metallic. It turns out to be a Chrysler color. Looking at the side panel I immediately thought red for the cavity and matching interior.Since there wasn't an engine, I rifled thru the bone yard and found a HEMI I had cast a few months back. I made the headers from solder and the collectors are aluminum tubing. The exhaust pipes is 12 gauge copper wire. The mufflers are plastic tubing to simulate glaspacks. The exhaust tips are wire ends I got from Amazon.I really like how the whole kit went together. The frame is a little bit warped but I dont think it shows too much. I'll bring it to the next meeting and see if anyone has the boot. Thanks for looking. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON2000 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Super! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Nicely done! Neat and clean. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Pretty flashy for a Hudson, I love it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Beautiful Hudson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 A Hudson with a Hemi secret. Outstanding build, great details, especially the interior, very good color combo on the body. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Beautiful! Great save. The hidden Hemi is nice touch too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Really sharp build. Nice job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 WICKED FREEKING COOL, STEVE ! no, really, it gorgeous 😍. It's striking. I want one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Those colours complement each other well. Good save with the Hemi too. Well done. Cheers, David. 😎👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the positive! This was an easy kit to build. Much like the AMT '62 Thunderbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicholiday Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Really nice! Great workmanship man!👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Beautiful Hudson, nice touch on the Hemi! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Beautiful looking color combination and finish. The contrasting interior color looks good. Like the added Hemi engine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Looks like a really nice build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckyg1 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Wonderful work. The hemi fits in there nicely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Super nice build!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT68 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Very impressive paint work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Sharp Hudson! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo2me Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Really nice, and I'd love to see the look on the faces of onlookers when you stomp on the loud peddle! Well done!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Nice redo on a good looking Hudson. Love the red interior. What paint is it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Zippi said: Nice redo on a good looking Hudson. Love the red interior. What paint is it? Thanks Bob. Exterior is Duplicolor Charcoal Metallic the interior and side cavity is Apple Barrel acrylics Real Red. Duplicolor automotive clear is on top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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