Speedfreak Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 That looks really good JC. I like the muted white you used, is that Tamiya racing white? Keep up the great work!
afx Posted April 20, 2015 Author Posted April 20, 2015 That looks really good JC. I like the muted white you used, is that Tamiya racing white? Keep up the great work! Thanks Gene. No the engine bay is Tamiya Pure White. The underside of the chassis is Tamiya white primer. My camera is struggling with all the black on this build. I keep having to crank up the brightness on the pictures to show the details. That might be why the paint looks a bit muted.
mustang1989 Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Heya JC! Man you sure do know how to make an engine do everything but run!!! That thing is spot on!
afx Posted April 20, 2015 Author Posted April 20, 2015 Heya JC! Man you sure do know how to make an engine do everything but run!!! That thing is spot on! Thanks Joe. The engine is my favorite part of the build. Lots of the plumbing and wiring still needs to be installed but it's getting there.
om617 Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 It can be hard to capture with a camera what your eyes see,my photos tend to become awful lol. It looks fantastic so far. The engine could been on display all on it`s own.
mustang1989 Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Just an idea but have you thought about a mild wash on that alternator to help bring the detail out a little?
afx Posted April 20, 2015 Author Posted April 20, 2015 It can be hard to capture with a camera what your eyes see,my photos tend to become awful lol. It looks fantastic so far. The engine could been on display all on it`s own. Thanks Tommy. It definitely looks better in person than it does in the photos.
afx Posted April 20, 2015 Author Posted April 20, 2015 Just an idea but have you thought about a mild wash on that alternator to help bring the detail out a little? I did a wash on the engine block but decided not to on the alternator. Man I wish I knew what kit that alternator came from (found it in a bunch or parts) I would love to have a few more.
afx Posted April 20, 2015 Author Posted April 20, 2015 Absolutely stunning work sir. Please continue. G Thanks Wayne. No doubt this one will see the finish line. Wow.. The level of detail here is stunning. Thanks Andy. I'm keeping an eye on several of your WIPs.
afx Posted April 21, 2015 Author Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) One fully wired and plumbed Ford Cosworth BDA. Edited April 21, 2015 by afx
Randy D Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Morning JC, This build is really coming together now. That engine bay is just AWESOME !!!!! Randy
afx Posted April 21, 2015 Author Posted April 21, 2015 Did you start it up yet JC? Waiting for Castrol to deliver the break-in oil. Morning JC, This build is really coming together now. That engine bay is just AWESOME !!!!! Randy Thanks Randy and good morning to you to sir.
mustang1989 Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Did you start it up yet JC? Still needs jumper cables but I'm sure that's coming! Looks right at home in there JC!!
afx Posted April 23, 2015 Author Posted April 23, 2015 Still needs jumper cables but I'm sure that's coming! Looks right at home in there JC!! Thanks Joe. Exhaust and rear axle installed.
Speedfreak Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Wow JC, that's incredible, and , it's sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo clean. Are you going to enter this in a contest?
keyser Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 JC this thing is sweet. Escorts rock, the Mk.I coming is a long hoped for car. Went looking for my Mk.2, but must have sold it. Need another, won't do it justice like you are though. L
afx Posted April 24, 2015 Author Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) Wow JC, that's incredible, and , it's sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo clean. Are you going to enter this in a contest? Thanks Gene. I don't build to compete, I build for pleasure and to learn more about the subject matter. However I have entered exactly one model contest in my career. It was an one-line contest on another modeling forum - finished in last place out of +20 models. Edited April 24, 2015 by afx
afx Posted April 24, 2015 Author Posted April 24, 2015 JC this thing is sweet. Escorts rock, the Mk.I coming is a long hoped for car. Went looking for my Mk.2, but must have sold it. Need another, won't do it justice like you are though. L Thanks Kemo. Yea I am really looking forward to Belkits MkI Escort-can't wait!
Ron Hamilton Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 After seeing this beast in person, and following along on this thread, all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!! Excellent workmanship and detail second to none.
afx Posted April 24, 2015 Author Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) After seeing this beast in person, and following along on this thread, all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!! Excellent workmanship and detail second to none. Thanks Ron. It's good to finally get some paint on this thing. Edited April 24, 2015 by afx
Randy D Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 Hi JC, The whole back end looks great !!! The tires are sweet and those brake lines are perfect. Randy
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