1954 Hudson Hornet Special Jr Stock Dragster

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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