PatW Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I bought this..... But resurrected the decals from the ESCI 1992 Ford Escort MK2 'Clear' bodied kit..... And so far............................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
935k3 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Nice job so far. I had that kit but I hate working with clear bodies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ich_Will Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Sweet. Looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 This is looking GREAT!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Always liked the British Airways' livery. IIRC it was a one off for the RAC Rally only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 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.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I like the way this is going and the interior is looking really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy124 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Nice results, Pat! I like the BA livery too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 Thanks guys. Which are we talking about? This one or the Ken Block Hoonigan that I built with the clear bodyshell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 This is looking killer, bud!!...cant wait to see more!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 I love these old Escorts. Looking good so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 Cheers Dan. I hope to get the windows in today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 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.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmad1957 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted November 23, 2018 Author Share Posted November 23, 2018 Thanks afx. I'll keep them in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Congrats, Pat!!...it turned 0ut BEAUTIFUL!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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