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According to my research on the
'54 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe,
the actual Hornet shown in this picture is the
factory two tone scheme of:
Upper: Ebony Black (Ditzler paint color #9100)
Lower: Green Gold (Ditzler paint color #80618)
I plan to paint my version similar to this.
This photo will be replaced with a photo of my finished
model.
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Parts are out of the bags and being inspected.
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There was one flaw. the exhaust pipe looks like the plastic was still soft when the mold was removed and the tail pipe pulled apart. You might be able to see the plastic that stretched and pulled apart. This is a very simple fix and if this is the worst of it, this kit is in great shape!
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This type of interior, using separate side panels is new to me, so I mocked up the interior. I also slid this mock up into the body to ensure everything would fit properly. Everything looked really good.
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Another view of the mocked up interior.
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All parts have been cleaned and getting ready for primer. I have most of the small parts for the engine, front suspension and others on clips and wooden sprue's getting ready for primer.
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All parts have been cleaned and getting ready for primer. I have the larger parts on wooden sprue's getting ready for primer
The body is shown in this photo; however, it is not ready for primer. The outside of the body in in excellent condition. The headliner is the only thing that needs work before primer can be laid on it. There are injector pin marks and print that needs to be filled and removed.
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All parts, except the body, have been primed using Mission Model MMS-003 gray primer. This is the first time I'm using Mission Model paint and so far I love it! Using their suggestion: 30-drops of paint, 5 to 6 drops of Mission Model MMA-003 Thinner/Airbrush Cleaner and 5 to 6 drops of Mission Model MMA-001 Polyurethane Mix Additive. Mission Models website has a series of How To.. videos' in their Video Gallery
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Floor pan is also primed and too big for a sprue; therefore, I simply laid it in my spray booth.
