52 Hudson: chassis

The luscious paint scheme has led to the nickname Chocolate Mocha Caramel. Progress is being made; the chassis and interior are together and looking good. I like the side exhaust which is included in the kit but not mentioned in the instruction sheet. (The kit also includes a visor, and the body has holes that need drilling out to install it, but this, also, is not in the instructions.)



The interior is very detailed and could have benefited from more detailing. However, most of this won't be obvious through the windows, which were narrow slits before I took a saw to the roof pillars.



The rear axle has been dropped but I've left the front axle at stock height.



The result is a mild tail-dragger, lightly lowered to go with the mild chop.



Overall I am quite happy with the progress so far. Next will be cutting glass to fit the lowered roof, and designing grilles and rear lights.



One point worth making: this Moebius kit is very well designed and researched; and the quality of the parts is reflected in the fact it took over 3 hours in the Easy-Off bath to strip the chrome off the bumpers and steering wheel. Great kits!