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09/06/2020 4:00 am
The Precision Miniatures '52 Hudson Hornet - revived (pics)
For six years (1948-1954), Hudson thrived, survived, and nearly died with one body- the step-down. Recently I found a tired PM '52 2-door, abandoned with some other stuff I had in storage:
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I accumulated "stuff" to help:
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And the fun got under way:
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Yesterday I re-applied the hood ornament and declared it was as finished as I could do it.
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Now it's back as the seventh "Step-down" on display. I confess that I can't pick my favorite; I like all of them.
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09/06/2020 1:08 pm
Beautifully done David...can I send you a few projects?
09/06/2020 4:47 pm
David, Paul Patterson did a run of 10......(pic) of these 1952 Hudson Precision Miniature kits for me, way back about 35 years ago. Right down to the stripes in the seat material. He was the best way back then.
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PRECISION MINIATURES 1952 Hudson Club Coupe
12/06/2020 10:10 am
Really a beautiful model. I now know the difficulties in attempting such a build, and this one is the work of a master. Many thanks for posting it.