The Ford Barn

KenCoupe · 10-16-2015, 12:53 AM

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.

Ken

Y-Blockhead · 10-22-2015, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaSlugs

and cowl band silver - lets see how steady your hand is!

SeaSlugs, Thanks for egging me on! I finally got the huevos to do it. Also painted the door handles and latches on the trunk.

Now to fab the step plates and license plate.

Tiny · 10-22-2015, 05:47 PM

Looks great!!!
But what about the top insert?

Stew Masche · 10-22-2015, 06:00 PM

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.!

Y-Blockhead · 10-22-2015, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiny

Looks great!!!
But what about the top insert?

Yes and the top insert.

I keep overlooking the top!

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Originally Posted by Stew Masche

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.!

Thanks, Stew. That's what I'll do.

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Originally Posted by rosenkranswa

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?

I am a balsa and tissue modeler also. Although, more like a balsa and microlight film modeler. I build and fly indoor duration rubber powered models. I used to fly pattern and then IMAC (won several championships) but after seeing my first indoor contest, I was hooked.

Ray in La Mesa · 03-14-2016, 09:11 AM

Our local Hubbley dealer in SoCal is Jack Simmons, [email protected]. He has complete kits and all the individual pieces for sale.

duke36 · 03-14-2016, 05:03 PM

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?

31 Model A · 03-14-2016, 06:10 PM

Nicely done....question about the top, is it black or green?

RichardW · 03-14-2016, 08:38 PM

We had our race this past weekend. This is as close to mine as I could get

Y-Blockhead · 03-14-2016, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 31 Model A

Nicely done....question about the top, is it black or green?

In the above picture it is green. It has since been painted black.

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Originally Posted by rip94611

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?

Yes, it had the fender well. I used the fenders off the Victoria Hubley, which didn't have a fender well. I wanted it to match my Real TS without the fender well (see Avitar).

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Originally Posted by RichardW

We had our race this past weekend. This is as close to mine as I could get

Richard, Did you make a Tudor out of the Fordor? Looks good. Is it by Scale Models? The wheels look different than the Hubley wheels.

Ray64 · 03-15-2016, 09:09 AM

I have a station wagon and need a screw set. Anyone have a lead on a set

Ray64 · 03-15-2016, 02:09 PM

I have a station wagon kit but missing screw set Anyone have one to let go?

Joop · 03-15-2016, 02:15 PM

I would love to find a Frame and also a Screw set.

Thanks

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Y-Blockhead · 03-15-2016, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray64

I have a station wagon kit but missing screw set Anyone have one to let go?

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Originally Posted by Joop

I would love to find a Frame and also a Screw set.

Thanks
..

Call Ralph, the Hubley Man at 562-863-0302. I believe he has partz along with complete kits.

Tiny · 03-15-2016, 10:22 PM

Looks great, Yblock

al's28/33 · 03-15-2016, 10:32 PM

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!!

Y-Blockhead · 03-15-2016, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by al's28/33

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!!

Oh, Man...

10-16-2015, 12:53 AM	#21
KenCoupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 239	Re: Finished my Hubley today... 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. Ken

10-22-2015, 05:47 PM	#23
Tiny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Redding Cal Posts: 1,388	Re: Finished my Hubley today... Looks great!!! But what about the top insert? __________________ Blackwall Panthers Nor Cal chapter

10-22-2015, 06:00 PM	#24
Stew Masche Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lake Mills, WI Posts: 251	Re: Finished my Hubley today... 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.! __________________ Always one bad decision away from a good time.

03-14-2016, 09:11 AM	#27
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,166	Re: Finished my Hubley today... Our local Hubbley dealer in SoCal is Jack Simmons, [email protected]. He has complete kits and all the individual pieces for sale.

03-14-2016, 05:03 PM	#28
duke36 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,414	Re: Finished my Hubley today... 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?

03-14-2016, 06:10 PM	#29
31 Model A Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Here I am in front of Todd's Grocery in 1931 selling Grit newspapers Posts: 2,548	Re: Finished my Hubley today... Nicely done....question about the top, is it black or green? __________________ "Bullshit and Brilliance Comes with Age and Experience" "Hey Lady, ya wanna buy a Grit?" "If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you're old" Will Rogers

03-15-2016, 09:09 AM	#32
Ray64 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grafton,OHIO Posts: 727	Re: Finished my Hubley today... I have a station wagon and need a screw set. Anyone have a lead on a set

03-15-2016, 02:09 PM	#33
Ray64 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grafton,OHIO Posts: 727	Re: Finished my Hubley today... I have a station wagon kit but missing screw set Anyone have one to let go?

03-15-2016, 02:15 PM	#34
Joop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 2,950	Re: Finished my Hubley today... I would love to find a Frame and also a Screw set. Thanks ..

03-15-2016, 10:22 PM	#36
Tiny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Redding Cal Posts: 1,388	Re: Finished my Hubley today... Looks great, Yblock __________________ Blackwall Panthers Nor Cal chapter

03-15-2016, 10:32 PM	#37
al's28/33 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,591	Re: Finished my Hubley today... 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!! __________________ 1928 "A" Phaeton (mid year with many early features) 1933 "V8" Closed-Cab Pickup Truck (originally a Model B, 4 Cylinder dating to May, 1933)