Beyond "Classic" - 1909 Hupmobile finished!

[Faust]

One of the fun parts of modelling is picking a subject that’s a bit different, or outside your comfort zone. Sure, it’s always fun to build a subject you know lots about, but building something unusual usually leads one to finding out a lot of interesting history and information about the subject. Thus, the experience is both informative and enjoyable, and who knows, maybe it even gives you a chance to acquire some new tricks!

For me, that’s exactly what happened when I build the old Hawk (nee Kaysun) 1909 Hupmobile that my friend Alan sent me by mail. I have always liked brass-era cars, but never had the chance to build one. Well, that has now been rectified, and I have to say, it was a scream!

I learned a tonne about early automotive history and even connected with some people I’d have never crossed paths with if I hadn’t had this kit to work on. It was a kit that my uncle and I were both excited about, although it’s a shame he passed away before he got to see it completed.

So, if you want to see something just a bit out of the ordinary, check out my Hupmobile at the link below; who knows, maybe you’ll find out something new too!

https://adamrehorn.wordpress.com/hawk-kaysun-1-24-1909-hupmobile-model-20-runabout/

[stavanzer]

Awesome Build, Adam!

You did it Proud. Well Done, Sir!

[Tom99]

Excellent!!

[doorsovdoon]

Looks amazing, very nicely detailed build! That's one of the things I really like about model building too is the research and what you learn along the way. Since building my first big rig I now know what a wig wag is! haha,

[Funkychiken]

Cool hupmobile! I had a ride in one a few years ago... We broke the propshaft going up a hill... Sorry to hear about your Uncle. 

[Faust]

That sucks about blowing the propshaft. At least the car doesn't weight too much to push!

Thanks for the condolences. At least it was in his sleep, so you can't argue with that. 

[bisc63]

Nice build and very informative write-up. The car looks great in those colors!

[slusher]

Looks great!

[ChrisR]

Awesome!

[dimaxion]

TY for sharing this Historic Model . Both Kit and 1:1 . I made a Replica circa 1985 using a Calendar Art (restoration pics)  to source the Build Details . No Internet , No Auto Color , Library (still doesn't list Huppmobiles) .   Where did you locate this info ? I am looking for  Porter info . "My Mother he Car" was  a George Barris Creation . Poo .. Poo .. sbc / powerglide . The AMT Kit missed this . I know what some of then looked like . I desire to build a Stock Brass Era Porter and a Replica "My Mother The Car'" . An actual Replica that is  . As close as Model work can get    Thanx ..

 

I have pics . My Windows 10 hides them . I cannot cough up the Bribe Money to Photobucket .. IF I find them ?????

[Faust]

I got the info on the Hupmobile right from the president of the Owner's Club. 

If there's a Porter Owner's Club, I'd try there, or if there isn't (which wouldn't surprise me) there might be some kind of antique car society thing around you could ask. 

A stock Porter would be awesome!