Deathgoblin Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 Gorgeous. I think I'd replace the vent windows with some acetate, but otherwise very nice.
S. Svendsen Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 outside of the vent window frames looking thick...IT looks 1:1..WOWSER!!!! Please keep in mind this photo is blown up about 10 times actual scale. I think the model looks fine in person.
horsepower Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 I really like it, but WHERE'S OUR CHRYSLER? sorry for yelling, jut got carried away I guess.
38 Crush Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 I'm with you Horsepower, we don't need another Hudson "WHERE'S OUR CHRYSLER?"???
John Goschke Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 Beautiful build and pics, Sean! If this a final test shot? Just wondering, as the windshield pillars and vent frames on convertibles and hardtop Hudson are significantly different from the coupe. Not quite a deal-breaker, but it'd take some work to get it too look correct based on what we see here, which looks like a coupe with the roof cut off.
horsepower Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 Gee, & all this time we've been told that there wasn't a difference, that they took the standard coupe body, & kinda shuffled it off the main line, where they removed the roof, & proceeded from there as if it hadn't missed a step.... Where were we (& that lonely coupe) led astray?
Harry P. Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 Looks to me that the vent window frames aren't the problem, it's the glass that's too thick. I agree with Brian... replace the kit pieces with some clear acetate for a better look. The thickness of those "glass" pieces is really obvious on an open car.
Chuck Most Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 Gee, & all this time we've been told that there wasn't a difference, that they took the standard coupe body, & kinda shuffled it off the main line, where they removed the roof, & proceeded from there as if it hadn't missed a step.... Where were we (& that lonely coupe) led astray? You know, that process actually pretty well describes how the 1:1 Hudson convertibles were made- they all started out as club Coupes.
bbowser Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 Will it come with an up-top? Beautiful color scheme on the build.
RodneyBad Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 Here's a sneak peak at the test shot I built and the photography I shot for the box art of the upcoming Moebius '52 Hudson Convertible. No release date yet, probably later this year. WOW!!! That sure does look Great!! Excellent looking Build.. Up top come with it too? I'm getting at least 2 Saving the rest for the Chrysler Few more for the Chrysler Convertible?
Dave Van Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 Great work as always Sean......You really make it look good.....too bad they were gone by the NASCAR convertible days!!! LOL
John Goschke Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) Gee, & all this time we've been told that there wasn't a difference, that they took the standard coupe body, & kinda shuffled it off the main line, where they removed the roof, & proceeded from there as if it hadn't missed a step.... Where were we (& that lonely coupe) led astray? As shown in the attached photo, convertibles and hardtops use a unique, plated, squared-off vent window frame that has a thinner profile than would result if the coupe door window frames. I think when I build the kit I'll thin down and reshape the vent widow and windshield pillar and replace the "glass" with acetate or clear packaging plastic. Edited January 31, 2012 by John Goschke
raisin27 Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 Thats the one Ive been waiting for! A convertible is a great way to show the beautifully done interiors in these Hudson kits. Just wondering if the fender skirt location has been corrected though? Raisin
Dominik Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 That is a gorgeous build! Wow! This is another kit to look forward to! x2 ...i must have it...must, must, must!
Dr. Cranky Posted February 2, 2012 Posted February 2, 2012 Zed, my friend, great to see you back tuning in!
Jon Cole Posted February 2, 2012 Author Posted February 2, 2012 Thats the one Ive been waiting for! A convertible is a great way to show the beautifully done interiors in these Hudson kits. Just wondering if the fender skirt location has been corrected though? Raisin I have read elsewhere on this board... as of the current (2nd) issue Stock Car, the fender skirt scribes has been corrected.
Bill J Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) Very impressive! I wish it came with the wire wheels and an up top though. Still gonna latch on to a few, very cool car! Edited February 3, 2012 by Bill J
charlie8575 Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 A Step-Down convertible has a certain elegance to it. I really can't wait for this one! Charlie Larkin
MikeMc Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 Please keep in mind this photo is blown up about 10 times actual scale. I think the model looks fine in person. I think it looks fantastic as usual, Sean. My library showed this angle and its not the build but the scale. I don't think even Moebius could mold it to scale and not have it broken in the boxing!
Harry P. Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 Don't get me wrong, I'm a BIG supporter of Moebius and how they operate their business... but it would have been nice if those vent window frames had been separate, chrome plated pieces.
sjordan2 Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 Don't get me wrong, I'm a BIG supporter of Moebius and how they operate their business... but it would have been nice if those vent window frames had been separate, chrome plated pieces. Don't get me wrong, I'm a BIG supporter of Moebius and how they operate their business... but it would have been nice if those vent window frames had been separate, chrome plated pieces. It would have been better if ALL of that huge hunky chrome, especially the side trim, had been separate chrome-plated pieces.
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