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11/08/2016 3:26 am
Photos of the new NEO Hudson Hornet Hollywood.
I LOVE this model. Sure, the car is ugly, at least to me, but it definitley says mid 50's. I actually really like this color combo. Pretty conservative by 50's standards, it is unlike any other model in my collection, which is always welcomed. Looks good compared to 1:1 pics. My only nit pick is the whitewalls should be wider but you can find plenty of restored cars with these narrow whitewalls. I thought the H emblem was missing from the driver side rear fender but photos on the internet show them only on the passenger side. Also, the H is a little tilted on the real cars, like this model. The paint on all my NEO models is amazing and this car is no exception, they sure have a good manufacturer. So, what do you all think? I know it will not be everyone's cup of tea.
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11/08/2016 3:55 am
Agree on your first words but it is very very well made
11/08/2016 4:42 am
All of the trim looks amazing.
11/08/2016 5:35 am
Mark, I think that "H" on the passenger side is on the gas cap, so it should only be on one side. I'm not a collector of NEOs but this one is so unique that I think I'm going to have to get it. Thanks for the good photos!
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11/08/2016 5:48 am
Aha! That makes perfect sense.
11/08/2016 5:50 am
Agree - lovely model and that 'H' is a gas cap.
The greenhouse looks a tad tall to me but it may not be. Details are superb. I wonder if they will release it in one of the wilder colour combos at a later date?
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11/08/2016 6:03 am
John, I think I recall seeing a prototype in red, black & white many months ago. Saw a tri-tone blue 1:1 image that looked fantastic.
11/08/2016 7:15 am
Bright metallic green, black and white too Mark!
11/08/2016 7:48 am
Looks good! Thanks for the pictures, Mark. I ordered mine yesterday, so in a few days this forum can see the little people welcoming another new Hudson. I have a hunch that Neo will produce more than AMC did!
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11/08/2016 9:09 am
I would buy that one too!
11/08/2016 11:11 am
So ugly, its beautiful. I wonder how many crushed fingers between the hood and the grille frame?
11/08/2016 2:08 pm
Mark, I too love this model. If you had asked me a few years ago if we would ever see a model of this car, I would have bet money the answer would have been no. Resin has opened up a whole world of models we might never have had otherwise.
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11/08/2016 2:42 pm
I agree 100%, Bob. This would have been so cool in 1/24. But, it would never have happened. Cheers to 1/43!!
11/08/2016 7:21 pm
Gorgeous ! What a cool model and fine images of it.