Airfix 1/32 Ford Escort MK1 - back to the 70's!

[Mattblack]

I've got a bit of a soft spot for 70's British 'Street machines', and I loved the 1/32 custom car kits that Airfix issued in the 80's. So when I got hold of this kit I made a few changes...

Rear end is jacked up by mounting the axle under the springs, rear wheels and tyres are from an old friction drive toy, it has real dummy sidepipes, small steering wheel with the rim made from an 'O' ring, spoilers and 'power bulge' made from bits from the spares box and a fur interior (self adhesive craft felt). Paint is Ford Roman Bronze.

[TimJ]

Very nice. I remember seeing quite a few jacked up Escorts back in the day.

[Harry P.]

That looks like it would be a real handful to drive!

Nice work on a quirky little car...

[Roncla]

We don't get to see many Airfix kits on here. I remember butchering lots of them as I grew up. 

I've boughtt all the reissues and even comparing them to modern kits they have stood the test of time well.

There is a lot of the cars that haven't been reissued like the MG1100, Zodiac, Mini and Sunbeam Rapier  so I guess the tools have been destroyed

[GlueTube]

What neat fun build! You would think with the resurgence of 1/32 slots, we would see more 32 model kits presented. A scale that I think is better for  collector/builders than 1/43..... if not for the lack of subject matter.

 

Regards

Brian Kroon

Edited August 12, 2015 by GlueTube
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[kruleworld]

nice model

i wonder why Tamiya haven't done one of these in 1/24?

[HotRodaSaurus]

A nice little build. A reminder of the mid 70s custom craze in the UK. Don't forget the flared arches, Wolfrace wheels and a red light shine on the axle 

As a standard road car they were a bit bland but one that a lot of driving schools used for us learners. Most survivors these days get the MEXICO treatment these days.

Edited August 13, 2015 by HotRodaSaurus

[Danno]

Cute!