Hudson Hornet

[Ajay]

Well after a fairly long break from modelling I've finally picked up a kit & started whacking plastic again with a Kustom Hornet !. Here's where I am currently with the body :


Still need some more shaping & sanding on the body mods - I'll try & post progress as I make it.

Thanks for looking (sorry for the picture quality)
Andy

Edited January 3, 2014 by Ajay

[Fat Rat]

Looks good so far. I like the desoto grill.

[71datsun1200]

nice start... keep those pics coming.

[H.A.K]

nice start... keep those pics coming.

Like what he said.^^^^^

[Olskoolrodder]

AWESOME start!!! I LIKES where this ones going!!! :D

[cobraman]

Smooth, keep it up.

[Tom Kren]

THAT LOOKS GREAT IS THAT THE RESIN CHOPPED BODY OR DID YOU DO IT YOURSELF?

[Dr. Cranky]

If this is a resin body I would like to know where you got it. I love the smooth look. Keep it going.

[rmvw guy]

Alright that took a minute to realise it's a Hudson, thought it was another Merc. Guess it would help if I took time to read! I love the grill and headlight treatment. That is going to make a cool looking sled!

[bryan_m]

oh man! that is soooo coool! i love it!

cheers

bryan

[JasonFL]

I'm usually not a fan of the hornet, mostly cause I don't like the whole back wheel covered up but when it's all laid out like that with the killer front end treatment and the wheels, you can't help but love it. Can't wait to see it done, keep it up

[Ajay]

THAT LOOKS GREAT IS THAT THE RESIN CHOPPED BODY OR DID YOU DO IT YOURSELF?

Hi Tom, I did think about getting the Jimmy Flintstone body but his stuff is pretty hard to find in the UK so I decided to get the razor saw out & have a go at the chop myself.

Thanks for the comments everybody.

Andy

[Draggon]

I love that chop and the front end treatment.

[CemetaryAngel81]

Awesome looking already!

[CemetaryAngel81]

I'm usually not a fan of the hornet, mostly cause I don't like the whole back wheel covered up but when it's all laid out like that with the killer front end treatment and the wheels, you can't help but love it. Can't wait to see it done, keep it up

Not a fan?!Shoot that's what I love about these cars,but to each his own

[JasonFL]

Not a fan?!Shoot that's what I love about these cars,but to each his own

Lol...ya I figure that's why a lot of people like the hornet, but for some reason it just doesn't look right to me unless it's all laid out on the ground. It's not just this car, I'm like that with any car that has the full skirt. I still like the cars, just not partial to that feature.

[Chuck Most]

Any car looks good laid out low and chopped. This one is no exception. The fact it's a Hornet makes it even better.

[cruz]

Surely a great start, please keep us updated!

[Ajay]

As we're blest with sunny weather over here today just a couple of better pictures of the body in primer

Thanks for looking

Andy

Edited August 9, 2012 by Ajay

[Greg Pugh]

Wow! This isn't your grandfather's Hudson......

Looks awesome!

[Ira]

LOOKS GREAT!!!

[Tom Setzer]

Great Start, I Like It, and will keep watching the build!

[Ajay]

I did actually get as far as painting this one but had some etching of the plastic where the trim etc had been removed so nothing for it but to soak the body in brake fluid !. On reflection I've decided to use the stock hood so as to retain more of the Hudson styling.

I've also been thinking about what to use for the taillights and decided to use the ends of the Pontiac grill from the Revell 49 Merc suitably thinned down and mounted vertically. Added bonus is that they have lenses that I can paint clear red.

Thanks for looking - sorry for poor pic quality.

Andy

Edited January 6, 2013 by Ajay

[Tom Kren]

IM LIKING THIS MUCH!

[1fine89]

I've never really been a big fan of the Hudson, but this one has opened my eyes. Please give us more ASAP!!