D_Mac 8,619 #1 Posted January 22, 2023 So I got these from a friend of mine. I was planning on giving them to my nephews 11th birthday in 2 weeks. Now I'm not sure. I kinda want to build them myself or ......... keep them as is in the box !! I think they are from 1970 ish. When I was younger I did many plastic model kits, balsa wood kits, and rocket kits but never a metal kit. Any of you boys have any knowledge of these ??? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,323 #2 Posted January 22, 2023 Yes! Hubley made ADVANCRD model kits - you had to hand fit & file the parts to fit, as cast. Excellent when done... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,241 #3 Posted January 22, 2023 1 hour ago, D_Mac said: I was planning on giving them to my nephews 11th birthday in 2 weeks. Now I'm not sure. I know you love quality antiques and will have a lot of fun building these with your nephew. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddy Don 905 #4 Posted January 22, 2023 (edited) Neat never seen them and I am 74yrs old. Did a lot of plastic when I was young Thanks for the information. Edited January 22, 2023 by Daddy Don 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,306 #5 Posted January 23, 2023 Some Hubley products are becoming valuable collectibles, I would start the kids off with some junky Chinese kits to see if they have an interest in doing quality work. Kind of like starting them out driving a clunker before a nice Corvette. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,241 #6 Posted January 23, 2023 54 minutes ago, Daddy Don said: Did a lot of plastic when I was young So did I, just wanted to inhale the glue! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,619 #7 Posted January 23, 2023 Yes these you have to file some of the metal. The kits come with a small file and a screw driver. I looked some up and yes they are bringing some good money as compete kits not so much when assembled. I know he would love trying to do one. He is a master at Legos and his father's family own a HUGE automobile salvage business in our area. Instead of giving them all to him maybe start with just one. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,004 #8 Posted January 23, 2023 Yup. I built a couple of Hublies in the early '70s. I would not call them kits for beginners. The model A kits will go together easier than the Packards. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,888 #9 Posted January 23, 2023 I’ve never seen one before. Pretty cool stuff! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,081 #10 Posted January 23, 2023 Brings back fond memories. I built a few of those along with a lot of plastic kits. I still dabble with the plastic but Hubley faded away in the mid 70's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,619 #11 Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) So I decided to put one together before I give then to my nephew. Took me pretty much all day yesterday. Seemed a little complicated and instructions aren't the greatest. He is only 11 so we will see how he makes out. Edited March 4, 2023 by D_Mac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
