Tony T Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Thanks for the elaborate spread on these cool kits, Len, Bill and Sean! The two versions look fabulous!!
Chuck Most Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 I'm going to do a diorama with these . . . . Lookie that box art- am I the only one seeing one(or two) of these paired up in front of a Fujimi Texaco station?
Len Carsner Posted September 1, 2011 Author Posted September 1, 2011 Lookie that box art- am I the only one seeing one(or two) of these paired up in front of a Fujimi Texaco station? We're on the same page on that one, my friend. LC
charlie8575 Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Art has been baiting me with this thing for nearly two years. I was throwing my shoe at the TV when it wasn't going to be out on time. All I can say is...INCREDIBLE! I've spent a lot of time around Hudsons. Until about two years ago when my financial meltdown occurred, I belonged to the Hudson-Essex-Terreplane Club. I did my bachelor's degree capstone paper on the Hudson Jet. All I can say....this is a fabulous, well-executed model that is very faithful to the real car. The tan/brown interior is very nice, and the Honey Cream/Mist Green is a nice combination. The depiction of the optional red/white and blue/white vinyl interiors is also nicely done. I'm really looking forward to these hitting the shelves. Once I have a little more money, I will be buying at least one of these, and will be buying the several proposed stock variants. Charlie Larkin
John Goschke Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 All those builds look terrific as does the kit itself. I really like that the model's ride height looks good compared to photos of the real car. Also all the builds, even though built by different modelers, look consistent and each model looks "solid"; a pretty good sign that the kit goes together well. Look forward to picking up at least one!
MikeMc Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) How can any red-blooded American dislike a Hudson??? That's like saying you can't stand Thanksgiving or the flag! Hey, wait a minute... you're not secretly a commie, are you??? Komrad..I always have turkey on thanks day....... Nah.....I thought it looked like a shoe...sorry! Edited September 1, 2011 by MIKE THE MANIAC
Harry P. Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Everything about this model is very impressive. Moebius really went the extra mile to get it right, and they didn't cut any corners on the packaging, either. Great box art, and that instruction sheet is a thing of beauty in itself. That is how all kit instruction sheets should look. Nice, clear, well designed layout with all pertinent info including factory colors. Terrific job!
oldscool Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Th Everything about this model is very impressive. Moebius really went the extra mile to get it right, and they didn't cut any corners on the packaging, either. Great box art, and that instruction sheet is a thing of beauty in itself. That is how all kit instruction sheets should look. Nice, clear, well designed layout with all pertinent info including factory colors. Terrific job! The instructions do look to be a work of art as does the rest of the kit. This is going to cause me to spend money that I can't afford along with the Trumpeter Ranchero. gus
Rob Hall Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 How can any red-blooded American dislike a Hudson??? That's like saying you can't stand Thanksgiving or the flag! Hey, wait a minute... you're not secretly a commie, are you??? I can understand that...I don't 'hate' the design, but humpy '50s cars just don't appeal to me...way before my time...still wouldn't mind building one.
MikeMc Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 Everything about this model is very impressive. Moebius really went the extra mile to get it right, and they didn't cut any corners on the packaging, either. Great box art, and that instruction sheet is a thing of beauty in itself. That is how all kit instruction sheets should look. Nice, clear, well designed layout with all pertinent info including factory colors. Terrific job! I can understand that...I don't 'hate' the design, but humpy '50s cars just don't appeal to me...way before my time...still wouldn't mind building one. Both share my thoughts...Born in the early 50's my first real love of cars is the 60's.....I do love a lot of earlier cars for what they are...but not this one. As I did state earlier and as Harry just put it ...its a fantastic kit..I may get one. I suspect after I start seeing more builds it too will grow on me..just like the galaxie '47 chebbie aerosedan..which turned into one of my favorite builds.
Agent G Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 I'm looking forward to this one for sure. I cannot recall but didn't someone campaign a Hudson in the old PanAmericana (sp) cross country race? I've seen Fords and Chevys as well as a Dodge (DeSoto?) but I believe someone drove a Hudson. Help me out here folks. G
Danno Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 I'm looking forward to this one for sure. I cannot recall but didn't someone campaign a Hudson in the old PanAmericana (sp) cross country race? I've seen Fords and Chevys as well as a Dodge (DeSoto?) but I believe someone drove a Hudson. Help me out here folks. G La Carrera Pan Americana 2009 There was also another one, carrying the number 408, but I don't have a pic of it.
old gearhead Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 I'm looking forward to purchasing this kit. I'd love to see this kitted as the 4-door sedan; to me one of the cooler 4-door sedans from any era. The lines were so well integrated it seems that they designed to the 4-door body style first. Great subject, nonetheless, and it looks like a great kit. Can't wait to see the '55 300 - I often wished that someone would have done a kit of this car. What an outrageous subject; a great compliment to the AMT '57, eh? And then bookend it with the Johan '62, if you can find one for less-than-ridiculous money. Have great weekend everyone. PB.
Agent G Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 Thank you Danno! (insert pleased as punch emoticon here) (insert showgirls emotican here) G
Chuck Most Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 Seeing the Panamericana Hornet kind of makes me want a kit of the Panamerica '49-'51 Lincolns. And at least one more Hornet kit so I can build one in Panamerica livery.
Danno Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 I am insulted...no emoticon??? The picture I posted is one of the most significant versions of the car.. Your Point? True, the photo you posted depicts one of the most significant Hudsons campaigned in racing. But your post was a non sequitur and irrelevant to the discussion at hand. The question was Pan Americana Hudsons, not NASCAR Hudsons. Thus, I wondered your point in posting the NASCAR Hudson pic in apparent response to the Pan Americana Hudson conversation. That's all. BTW, the impending ModelKing issue of the Hudson will build the Marshall Teague NASCAR Hudson depicted in the photo you posted. (Counterpoint emoticon here.) (Smiling showgirl emoticon here.) PS: Sorry to disapoint you on the emoticon thing ... I know how much you admire and respect me, so it's doubly important that I live up to your expectations! (Hope Mike's happy and satisfied now emoticon here.)
Mark Crowel Posted September 4, 2011 Posted September 4, 2011 All four builds are knockouts. And a Hudson kit is long overdue. I'm eager to see what other cars Moebius has planned.
groo12 Posted September 4, 2011 Posted September 4, 2011 gonna get one of these, it is just beautiful.
horsepower Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) The Build: The legendary Hornet Twin-H-Power 308 cid inline six engine built out-of-the-box is impressive but…it just begs for some additional attention to detail. Shown here is the driver's side view. From the passenger's side view of the THP 308 Hornet engine we can clearly see the level of detail including the dual carbs, intake/exhaust manifolds, the fuel pump and the manifold to tail pipe connector. Here the unibody sub-frame components have been assembled and painted semi-gloss black while the floor pan was coated with Testors Panzer Gray. There has been some discussion that the rear axle has locator pins to fasten it directly to the rear sub-frame rails. Once the assembly and painting has been accomplished, whatever the issue was is difficult to see. The 308 engine is taking shape here and the toothpick inserted in the rear transmission shaft was left in place to avoid handling mishaps. Here we see Len's partially completed chassis. continued... I may be wrong, but if my rusty ole memory doesn't fail me the driveline is in backwards, the center u-joint assembly should correspond with a carrier bearing on the center crossmember. (that is if my mind hasn't failed me ,,,,,again). Upon closer examination, the picture of the instructions even shows it installed with the shorter section to the rear, that would probably align the crossmemeber with the u-joint assembly. Edited September 7, 2011 by horsepower
mr cheap Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 i was 14 my dad give me a 1951 hudson step down .. i had 2 acers to go play in ... man bald tires go realy fast on wet grass ..im in for 1
250 Testa Rossa Posted November 25, 2011 Posted November 25, 2011 What color did Len use for the burgundy red seats? VERY NICE!!!
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