Italeri Ford Escort MK 2 WRC 1977

[PatW]

I bought this.....

But resurrected the decals from the ESCI 1992 Ford Escort MK2 'Clear' bodied kit.....

And so far.............................

[935k3]

Nice job so far. I had that kit but I hate working with clear bodies

[Ich_Will]

Sweet. Looks awesome. 

[Dann Tier]

This is looking GREAT!!!!

[PatW]

Thanks guys.

[PatW]

A little progress, the engine complete adding fine tubing as plug leads and 'bluing' the exhaust manifold to show heat from engine. Also added engine to floorpan and small interior items, seats, seatbelt decals (used my own as kit ones are black and wouldn't be seen ) plus handbrake, gear stick fire extinguishers and pedals. Instructions suggest these are to be fitted after the rollcage which is the wrong way round.

[afx]

Always liked the British Airways' livery.  IIRC it was a one off for the RAC Rally only.

[PatW]

Cheers JC. Here's today's work.... rollcage fitted, then shave a bit off each side of the dash, so it slides in between the door cards........

Test fit in the bodyshell..............

[Gramps46]

I like the way this is going and the interior is looking really good.

[Anglia105E]

Nicely done Patrick....... those decals are looking superb on that car. I haven't built a clear bodied model car yet, but I am thinking of casting a clear body in Gedeo resin, from my mould of the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. Done two Ivory White resin bodies from that mould, but not clear resin yet. Your engine and interior detail is very good, and I had to cut off the outer edges of the Rolls-Royce dashboard to fit inside the side window glass as well as the door cards.

David

[PatW]

Thanks guys. The clear shell I've used earlier in the Ken Block Hoonigan car. That was the ESCI one from 1992.

This white shell is far better in the detail department. Yes I'm pleased with the old British Airways decals, they laid up superbly well, plus a coat of Plasti-Kote gloss clear. The interior detail on this is good too. The rollcage fitted first time out, which can be a pain with some makes.

Yes I've used the Gedeo white plaster for race/bomber seats and surfboards. I have the clear waiting in the box but haven't got round to using it as yet. 

[Tommy124]

Nice results, Pat! I like the BA livery too!

[89AKurt]

On 11/9/2018 at 6:16 PM, 935k3 said:

Nice job so far. I had that kit but I hate working with clear bodies

He is doing a fab job considering what you wrote.  Wouldn't spraying the inside flat black help?  I do that with all my builds anyway.

[PatW]

Thanks guys. Which are we talking about? This one or the Ken Block Hoonigan that I built with the clear bodyshell?

[Dann Tier]

This is looking killer, bud!!...cant wait to see more!!!

[PatW]

Cheers Dann. I did a bit of work on the underside yesterday, Exhaust, propshaft, suspension, back axle.....

Rear springs and control bars to go on. The exhaust was broken on the sprue and is very thin, so I took the copper core out of some old electrical wiring and joined the two parts of the exhaust that were broken. I also painted a bit of mud and rust on as well. Oh the propshaft was too short so did the same to connect it up with the gearbox but used plastic tube.

[PatW]

The wheels tyres are now fitted after finishing the suspension. I have test fitted the body and it looks low at the back so that is as a tarmac set up as the tyres in the kit are slicks! The ESCI kit had treaded tyres and sat higher on the suspension.

The steering works a treat.  No rear mudflaps are supplied but shown on the box art so I may make some.

[iamsuperdan]

I love these old Escorts. Looking good so far!

 

[PatW]

Cheers Dan. I hope to get the windows in today.

[PatW]

All done! Super kit nice fit. Just fitted non-standard Dunlop tyre decals, tyre painting on competition cars/bikes started by the tyre companies years later....

 

[carmad1957]

That looks really good! Looks like it could be a fun project. What's your take on the Italeri kits? Never attempted one- Thanks for sharing! 

[PatW]

Thanks Kevin, yes a nice well fitting and well made kit. Being in the UK and Italy not far off we see a lot of the Italeri kits and they are generally very good quality and well priced. This was about £25.

[afx]

Turned out great Pat.  Fireball Modelworks offers a very nice wheel/tire upgrade set if you choose to build another.

Edited November 23, 2018 by afx

[PatW]

Thanks afx. I'll keep them in mind.

[Dann Tier]

Congrats, Pat!!...it turned 0ut BEAUTIFUL!!!!