Anyone ever heard of ESCI models?

[Erik Smith]

This looks shorter to me.

I didn't measure either one I had, but it's definitely not this

I think the Italeri version is a modified reissue of the ESCI. I could be wrong.

[lordairgtar]

So the Gordini was made by ESCI as well? Strange...Heller kit, also sold by AMT in a double kit with the Alpine, then sold by ESCI....Impressive. I like the Gordini. I have a Heller one, but the body was short shot and missing part of the body.

[Atmobil]

I don't think the Gordini has ever been issued by Esci, looks to be some other logo on the box and also has Japanese writing on it. Reminds of Unions boxes. I belive that the Italeri Land Cruiser is a reissue of the old Esci kit and it is only the boxart that fools us into beliving that it is a SWB kit. I think that you have to modify it into a SWB if you want one.

[keyser]

That's a Heller R8 Gordini in a Union Japanese re-box. They did Heller, IMC, and Airfix, plus some 1/20 kits.

Esci had nothing to do with that AFAIK.

https://www.google.com/search?q=union+model+kits&espv=2&biw=1280&bih=713&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=U9aMVIShOezdsATRmYKICw&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAw#tbm=isch&q=union+memorial+collection+model+kits&facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=riP2P4tqLAb-cM%253A%3ByNExZHBR3AtU7M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fi.ebayimg.com%252F00%252Fs%252FNzY4WDEwMjQ%253D%252Fz%252FKaEAAOSwajVUMzgm%252F%2524_1.JPG%253Fset_id%253D880000500F%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fgeb.ebay.in%252Fg%252FImportHubViewItem%253Fitemid%253D311161090845%2526Union-Memorial-Collections-Porsche-907-8-Le-Mans-Model-Kit-Mint-in-Box-1-24-MIB%3B400%3B300

Edited December 14, 2014 by keyser

[Atmobil]

In this thread there is pictures of the kitcontents of the Italeri Land Cruiser. Looks pretty much the same as my Esci Phillipines taxi version expept the hard top, funky decals and chrome horses.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=53031

[Robberbaron]

I have both the AMT 1958 Impala and the 1957 Bel Air (vintage tool) boxed as ESCI kits. I believe I got them from Hobby Heaven back in the early '90s. If memory serves me correctly, they were selling them dirt cheap for some reason (way cheaper then the equivalent domestic market AMT boxed versions).

[Luc Janssens]

In this thread there is pictures of the kitcontents of the Italeri Land Cruiser. Looks pretty much the same as my Esci Phillipines taxi version expept the hard top, funky decals and chrome horses.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=53031

Would've bought one, if the hardtop was in there.

[zenrat]

That's the ticket! Thanks! Now to find one. And I won't be needing the big gun.

I got mine a couple of months ago in my LHS so I suspect they are one of Italeris current releases.

Donate the gun to someone on the zombie apocalypse community build.

[oter11]

Renault 8 Gordini is not made by esci,only the golf mkl,its an old Pictures,and lots of my kits is packed Down,so i didnt have other Pictures of the golf kit

[Atmobil]

Would've bought one, if the hardtop was in there.

I think the hardtop can possibly be scratchbuilt or possibly cast in resin quite simply (at least if one does the sides and top separate)

[afx]

Here are what I believe are all versions of the Escort kit along with the RoG release. I am currently building this kit.

Edited December 14, 2014 by afx

[Tom Geiger]

I have both the AMT 1958 Impala and the 1957 Bel Air (vintage tool) boxed as ESCI kits. I believe I got them from Hobby Heaven back in the early '90s. If memory serves me correctly, they were selling them dirt cheap for some reason (way cheaper then the equivalent domestic market AMT boxed versions).

I have the same, I got mine from Model King back then. It was something about either a cancelled order or over production. AMT (or who ever owned them then!) dumped a load of these onto model car dealers. Model King would also buy their remaining stock after the Blue Printer promotions. That's where I got all my Blue Printer specials!

Edited December 14, 2014 by Tom Geiger

[afx]

ESCI did quite a few subjects that appeal to me. Here is the rest of my ESCI collection.

[buxxx69]

omg i want those !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Silver Foxx]

ESCI did quite a few subjects that appeal to me. Here is the rest of my ESCI collection.

I have a number of Esci kits including the Ferrari 250 SWB but mine is the version raced by Stirling Moss ( the dark blue Rob Walker car ) . Also the BMW 320 but mine is in black ( Carling Black Label ) .

[Belugawrx]

I built a couple of ESCI model tank kits years ago 1:72 ?? I think

Not bad detail as I recall......

Speaking of cereal....

Honey Bunches of oats with a little Bran Buds on top....

Clear the track to the washroom in about 20 mins HAHAHA

I don't need another colonoscopy

Cheers

[PowerPlant]

I have the SWB also, it's one of my favorite Ferraris, but this kit is easily one of the worst/incorrect models I've ever seen...

I really wish Revell would finally release the old Italeri kit like they announced they would a couple years back.