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10-13-2015, 06:45 PM | #1 |
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Finished my Hubley today...
I think it came out OK. Well almost finished. Still have to add cowl lights and paint top black. Just thought I'd share.
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looks great! horn should be black
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Re: Finished my Hubley today...
and cowl band silver - lets see how steady your hand is!
also could paint the assembly screw body color green to "hide" it a bit. :P i wonder if you could fab up step plates on the fenders out of a soda can or something. ive been into plastic/metal models a very long time haha. still very cool! im working on a plastic model of my AA (GAZ-AA model). kinda put a hold off on it for now but once snow starts flyin ill be inside more.
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Awesome!!!
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Looks pretty neat!
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Yes the screws are on the list, there is one on the fire wall too. I want to duplicate my license plate also. I just missed the Hubley Races at my first club picnic. (actually missed the picnic due to medical issues). Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 10-13-2015 at 11:29 PM. |
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10-14-2015, 12:12 AM | #10 |
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Finished mine last year
Here is what I started with.
Here is what I made. 2nd place at 2014 MAFCA National meet. |
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I would like to put together a Hubley coupe. Where did you get your kit? I see them on ebay, but wonder if there are any places in Southern California that sell them. Your's looks great! I hope I can do as well if I find one.
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10-14-2015, 12:48 AM | #12 |
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They stopped making them years ago. I got mine on Ebay. They range from about $20 to over $100. I would not pay more than $30 for a complete unassembled Hubley. The older ones are the best IMHO.
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Not Model A, but I once did a Jaguar-XKE Coupe, with an ALLISON-V-12 "CRATE" MOTOR & Dual Drag Racing SLICKS.
Making BALSA wood models was also a big deal, waaaaay back then. Chief always said, "We are ALL children, in OLD skins"! Bill W.
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Beautiful job, nice.
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Wonderful model!
There is a product modelers use to simulate chrome which is essentially a rub on foil. Rub it in place, then trim with a very sharp exacto blade. Used to be called RealMetal foil. That could solve your cowl band issue. I'm a balsa stick and tissue guy with the occasional plastic thrown in. I wonder how many antique car guys are modelers as well?
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Very nice. I used to build these when I was in high school. I would fill the assembly screws will liquid metal filler. I even cut off the front bumper on one and cut two metal strips to make the double bars of the bumper.
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Thanks I'll check that out. I think I'll wait awhile until the paint is fully cured then try it. I also have a fine point silver paint Sharpie.
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We had Hubley races at the recent New England meet. It was a big hit with participants as well as spectators. Both kids and adults participated.
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Years ago, when I made the Hubley Model A's I used my Dremel tool with polishing discs and toothpaste to shine-up the radiator shell and other metal parts.
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Thanks for the info on where to purchase a Hubley. I didn't think they were being made any more, but I was hoping there might be someplace local that I might be able to pick one up. I will be scanning ebay for a kit and then try to make it look like my real Model A. Thanks again.
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Looks great!!!
But what about the top insert?
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I did some license plates for a die cast model a couple of years ago, and its the best way to duplicate them. I took a picture of the license plates on my car, and loaded the pictures into my computer. You can mess around with the size and print them out on paper until you get the size you want. When you have the size, print them on card stock so they will be firm, cut, trim and attach. Turned out great, all the details, color, etc.!
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Yes and the top insert. I keep overlooking the top!
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Our local Hubbley dealer in SoCal is Jack Simmons, [email protected]. He has complete kits and all the individual pieces for sale.
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Nice job, Y ! The Hubley molds were acquired by Scale Models in Davenport, Iowa. They made the "A" 7 styles and other models including tractors thereafter. All the models I've seen have a left spare. Did yours come with a fender well?
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Nicely done....question about the top, is it black or green?
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We had our race this past weekend. This is as close to mine as I could get
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In the above picture it is green. It has since been painted black.
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I have a station wagon and need a screw set. Anyone have a lead on a set
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I have a station wagon kit but missing screw set Anyone have one to let go?
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I would love to find a Frame and also a Screw set.
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Looks great, Yblock
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First race down the ramp and you could be looking for some body work and a re-paint.....hope you're insurance will cover that!!
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