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Post by Patrick on Jun 19, 2016 13:00:16 GMT -5
This little 1/24 kit came as a surprise to me when I discovered a bagged kit at Chris' SoCal NNL. I thought it was a Ford "T" at first, but later research proved to be a Hawk kit of the Hupmobile.  A simple kit, but interesting as I later discovered a photo of one in racer form on a picture while attending a historic car race at Sears Point last month. The picture shows the National racing car(the subject of the photo), but also the little Hupmobile, #2!  As I said it's a simple affair with out much detail...  The car looks to be a dark color so I'm painting it "Blue Angels" blue...more later. Patrick |
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Post by Gary Davis on Jun 19, 2016 13:14:00 GMT -5
Now that's a cool subject matter Patrick. Do you know where this picture was taken? It's looks like some where in the states, from what the sign says on the building to the right. To me...that car looks the best. Plus...it looks like it's got P1...of course if that's the front row.  Looking forward to more updates... |
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Post by Patrick on Jun 26, 2016 14:08:20 GMT -5
Closer to being finished for a simple kit...need to add a couple gauges and brake wires...    It is smaller than a "T" racer! Patrick |
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Post by robh on Jun 26, 2016 15:51:00 GMT -5
Very nice! Great subject too!
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Post by alwaysindy on Jun 27, 2016 9:58:42 GMT -5
Patrick:
Well done! Simple, but effective...I always wonder what it must have been like to go 70-80 mph on Really skinny tires...no seat belts: no roll bar...testicular fortitude indeed!
Tim
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Post by raceparke on Jun 28, 2016 10:52:00 GMT -5
Looks great! But I confess I miss theMPC Mk IV front end😄😄😄
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Post by Art Laski on Jun 28, 2016 12:27:07 GMT -5
Very cool, Patrick! I dig it. Nice little find.
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Post by alterrenner on Jun 29, 2016 4:50:50 GMT -5
What a nice build this Hupmobile is! A simple tribute to those early drivers who chose a career on dirt, a career that so often proved to be fatal.
This just shows how much class you have: you might say that you are, indeed, Hup-er class...
--Frank
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Post by racerbrown on Jun 29, 2016 5:57:58 GMT -5
the older i get the more i realize how crazy these guys were that drove these things at speed.
great project patrick and thanks for sharing it.
duane
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Post by Patrick on Jun 29, 2016 14:23:08 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I must confess that my building has slowed a bit as I get older, 68 now. My patience has been waning a bit for the tedious parts.
Patrick
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Post by clm1545 on Jun 29, 2016 16:14:53 GMT -5
Looks great, Patrick. I have often wondered why we don't see more Hupmobile race cars built. I do believe you have one of a kind.
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Post by indy on Jun 30, 2016 8:34:57 GMT -5
A really great looking job so far Patrick. Keep the patience up because it is paying off!!
Jordan
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Post by Chris on Jun 30, 2016 9:35:59 GMT -5
I'm liking it Big Bro....
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Post by Patrick on Jun 30, 2016 12:32:54 GMT -5
Thanks all!
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Post by 1961redlegs on Jul 27, 2016 17:40:37 GMT -5
That is beautiful! You're a maestro. I may have to use this as inspiration for a future build!
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Post by jamesharvey on Jul 30, 2016 11:45:07 GMT -5
Well done. I really enjoy it when one of us takes on a different era without rear end plates and such.
Jim
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Looking forward to more updates...
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