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
 
SeaSlugs said:
and cowl band silver - lets see how steady your hand is!
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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.

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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.!
 
Tiny said:
Looks great!!!
But what about the top insert?:rolleyes::rolleyes:
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Yes and the top insert. :rolleyes::rolleyes: I keep overlooking the top!


Stew Masche said:
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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Thanks, Stew. That's what I'll do.

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rosenkranswa said:
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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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.
 
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 said:
Nicely done....question about the top, is it black or green?
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In the above picture it is green. It has since been painted black.

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rip94611 said:
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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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).

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