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08/10/2021 11:41 am
From My Brooklin Collection... Post #031
When I started collecting Brooklin models, some of the 1st ones I found incredibly interesting were the '54 Hudson models. The Hudson brand has always fascinated me and these little gems from Brooklin looked to be "spot on" The first one I added was the '54 Convertible in red (which I have already featured) the 2nd '54 I was interested in was this one pictured here, unfortunately I could not locate one at the time, especially since it had already been discontinued by Brooklin. I settled for the sedan in two-tone green (more on that later) Now when I say settled, I didn't really mean that because that model is exceptional as well, it just doesn't have the "POP" of this Roman Bronze/Black version. When I was finally able to secure one two years later, I was not disappointed as this model is excellent in every way. Brooklin captured the look of the Hudson 1:1 perfectly.
1954 Hudson Hornet Sedan - BRK 174x ...the 159th Brooklin model to join my collection.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
08/10/2021 12:10 pm
Many thanks for your fine post, John. While my similar Hudson is the green version, it remains one of my favorite Brooklins. Well done!
08/10/2021 12:36 pm
Gorgeous Hudson, with that color and hefty 50s brightwork which cannot be captured by a photo etch attempt.
John I would prefer window materials to lie more flush against the body. It's an issue I have with some older Brooklin pieces on the wish list. Can the base plate and interior pan be carefully removed to expose the window material without damaging the model? Then it's possible to re-fit the glazing or just cut new pieces, and the glazing wouldn't distract from the model's proportions color and trim --- its realism.
I ask because I destroyed two NEO models during such simple operations. [BTW -- never let a NEO fall on a non-carpeted surface. Body shattered as if made of a ceramic. This is why I do not like rolling wheels on my models when living in an old house with uneven wood flooring, and without an infielders' mitt.....]. 
Topic starter
08/10/2021 12:54 pm
I am not sure about this one. I have taken many of these apart for various reasons, but not the '54 Hudson. Until you mentioned the window glazing, I hadn't noticed the way it was. It isn't something I would concern myself with, not that I could do anything about it anyway-that almost sounds like too delicate of a procedure for me to handle.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
Mark Lampariello and Mark Lampariello reacted
08/10/2021 1:27 pm
As usual, excellent pictures of a very nice model. You must keep very detailed records of your purchases to know this is the 159th Brooklin model to join your collection.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
Topic starter
08/10/2021 5:39 pm
pretty much, especially my Brooklin models. I am not sure why but when I started with my 1st a few years ago I kept track of them.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
08/10/2021 6:22 pm
Excellent pictures and comments John. I have this model in both colors and like it a lot.
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08/10/2021 8:11 pm
Great pictures of a beautiful model of a beautiful car! I've often wondered if Brooklin's 4-door sedan version was completely new, or fashioned out of their Hornet Special Club Coupe:
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
08/10/2021 10:08 pm
I love the color of this model; it really works.
John Merritt and John Merritt reacted
09/10/2021 5:39 am
I was just thinking, something I'm not prone to do very often, that I have a fairly large assortment of Hudson's in my collection. Several white metal makers seem to have liked modelling these cars and I seemed to have liked collecting them as well.
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