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                        1954 Hudson Hornet Special Jr Stock Dragster

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                        Delby
                        • Member since
                          January 2023
                        1954 Hudson Hornet Special Jr Stock Dragster
                        Posted by Delby on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 3:30 PM

                        Hello everyone its been a few years since I've posted here and had to create a new account.  

                        I recently finished this build and took some quick photos on the workbench that I'd just like to share.  

                        This is Moebius Models 1954 Hudson Hornet Special Jr. Stock Dragster in 1/25 scale.  I started this build in July so it was a little slow,  all the masking for the chrome was dauntin

                         

                        Later

                        Delby

                         

                        Tags: Automotive , Hudson
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                        fox
                        • Member since
                          January 2007
                        • From: Narvon, Pa.
                        Posted by fox on Thursday, January 19, 2023 12:22 PM

                        Nice build Delby! Glad to have you back with us. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

                        Raced against a few of them at the old Atco Dragway back in the early '60's. Great cars.

                        Stay Safe.

                        Jim Captain

                         Main WIP: 

                           On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

                        I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

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                        DUSTER
                        • Member since
                          August 2007
                        • From: back country of SO-CAL, at the birth place of Naval Aviation
                        Posted by DUSTER on Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:16 PM

                        Welcome back Delby. Very nice Hudson racer. They were sure a big suprise to a lot of the bow tie and blue oval guys sometimes.

                        Steve

                        Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

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                        keavdog
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by keavdog on Thursday, January 19, 2023 3:07 PM

                        Nice job.  I've been eyeballing that kit for a while now.  How did it go together?

                        Thanks,

                        John

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                        fox
                        • Member since
                          January 2007
                        • From: Narvon, Pa.
                        Posted by fox on Thursday, January 19, 2023 8:35 PM

                        Hey Duster, I was one of those bow-tie guys that got his butt kicked quite a few times by them. I thought that my '53 Chevy convertable was a lot lighter and faster. Found out the hard way that it was lighter but not faster.

                        Stay Safe.

                        Jim Captain

                         Main WIP: 

                           On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

                        I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

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                        Delby
                        • Member since
                          January 2023
                        Posted by Delby on Friday, January 20, 2023 5:19 AM

                        It went together very well, almost no fit problems.  Only slight issue I had was the windshield.. had to cut a bit of the top to fit around the rear view mirror attachment point.  Everything else was just fiddly bits.   If it wasn't for all the chrome masking I would have got done a lot faster.

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                        Delby
                        • Member since
                          January 2023
                        Posted by Delby on Sunday, January 22, 2023 2:06 PM

                        Ok I got the professional Photo Studio out and here are a few final photos.. I have noticed one fit problem in my build the hood is slightly warped and doesn't sit quite right.  this could prob be fixed with some sanding or reshaping..  I will keep an eye on this in future hornet builds.  

                        More photos of the finished model can be seen here.

                        Here is a link to my 1954 Hudson Hornet Build Blog.  

                         

                        Thanks for looking

                        Delbert

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                        DUSTER
                        • Member since
                          August 2007
                        • From: back country of SO-CAL, at the birth place of Naval Aviation
                        Posted by DUSTER on Sunday, January 22, 2023 5:15 PM

                        [quote user="fox"]

                        Hey Duster, I was one of those bow-tie guys that got his butt kicked quite a few times by them. I thought that my '53 Chevy convertable was a lot lighter and faster. Found out the hard way that it was lighter but not faster.

                        Stay Safe.

                        Jim Captain

                         /quote]
                         
                          Yeah  A good friend of mine, way back in the early '60s, picked up a Hudson, got it running and found out they were powerful and fun. He was able to keep gas in it from "donations" by other drivers who didn't believe his storys.  What a time that was.

                        Steve

                        Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

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                        lurch
                        • Member since
                          August 2021
                        Posted by lurch on Sunday, January 22, 2023 6:05 PM

                        OH I like that build. Love the color as well. Good job.

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                        Olezippi
                        • Member since
                          November 2021
                        • From: Southern Indiana
                        Posted by Olezippi on Monday, January 30, 2023 7:27 AM

                        Pretty kewl looking Hudson.  Love the old body styles.  Nice build.

                        "If you can't fix it with duct tape then it's and electrical problem"

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