Nick Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 My Dad retires soon and I wanted to make a diorama of his old Ford Escort Mk1 rally car back in the day. Sadly he doesn't have it anymore, he sold it for £50... hind sight is great! Does anyone know more about this car, such as what version it is or anything, to help me find a diecast/model version? Any help on finding a toy version would be great! I can respray it if needed and plan to get number sticker/numberplate done. Not sure about the wheels and arches though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Maybe a Mexico because of the bubble arches? But loads of standard ones had them grafted on overs the years 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMB Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 L and L models make an RC body of the MK1 Escort Mexico, but if you want an easier smaller version, Scalextric have made a few MK1 Escorts over the years, the original ones change hands for very little money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 It's not a Mexico, but I think it had these on to look like one as you said, I think it was a 1.6l. Though checking recent tax (which it hasn't been for a while!) it is now white with a 2l! So someone has had fun with it. I've found a good replica Mexico on eBay, 1:43 diecast so will get that and start playing about with paint. Even has same wheels! So they must of been the standard ones. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) Found something at ebay Germany. Even the wheel arches seem to be matching. 1:18 scale. https://www.ebay.de/itm/Minichamps-1-18-Ford-Escort-1/324468351985?hash=item4b8bd223f1:g:dPcAAOSwauJgE~MV Edit: 5 hours left. And he only sends it to Germany. If you are really interested I would need to help with the shipping. Edited February 5, 2021 by Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Just found another one in the UK. In perfect condition. Even with somewhat matching rims. https://www.ebay.de/itm/1-18-MINICHAMPS-1970-FORD-ESCORT-RS1600-AVO/353310528910?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Provided £175 is worth your old man's retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 Thanks Jen, I'm just bidding on one in the UK that's spot on so we'll see what happens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4inbrain Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 If you decide to get the german one, i (or rather, mate of mine/parents) could parcel forward it. If necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 I start to like the Minichamps. Really nice detail. You just put me on the search for my favourite childhood car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4inbrain Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Other options: https://www.ebay.co.uk/c/1620592765 https://www.rmtoys.co.uk/products/minichamps-1-18-100-688101-ford-escort-1-rs-1600-avo-1970-red Somewhat obvious, but the car itself is a Escort MK1 RS 1600 AVO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 I bought this one, it's 1:46 scale, not sure really how big that is but it has the exact same arches and even wheels! So just need to try painting it all and decalling it up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 Does anyone know what the 2x beige things are on the front of my Dads car? Near the number plate. Looks like he's wrapped something up in a cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4inbrain Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Around 8cm. 1/46 is a bit of a weird scale, sure it's not 1/48? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4inbrain Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, Nick said: Does anyone know what the 2x beige things are on the front of my Dads car? Near the number plate. Looks like he's wrapped something up in a cloth. Mounts for a "light bar"? You know, those four round rally lights? Best guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, m4inbrain said: Around 8cm. 1/46 is a bit of a weird scale, sure it's not 1/48? Sorry I am wrong, it's neither. It's 1/43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 Just now, m4inbrain said: Mounts for a "light bar"? You know, those four round rally lights? Best guess. This would make sense for night stages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4inbrain Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Just now, Nick said: Sorry I am wrong, it's neither. It's 1/43 12cm 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4inbrain Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) These i mean. The colour makes me think they're definitely "aftermarket" or "homebrew", they appear to usually mount with two metal brackets and a load of screws, might be some homebrew "quickchange" system? edit: the position of them beige things is definitely in the same position as the "standard mounts: Edited February 5, 2021 by m4inbrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 They look like Mounts for Cibies Spot Lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Nick said: I bought this one, it's 1:46 scale, not sure really how big that is but it has the exact same arches and even wheels! So just need to try painting it all and decalling it up. Looks cool. But is 1 wiper missing? Unless it is the "race track" version. They used to take 1 wiper to improve aerodynamics. I owned an Escort MK1 in my twenties for about 6 months. I never forget that the steering wheel was not in line with the seats. It was tilting a bit to the left. Very strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Jens said: Looks cool. But is 1 wiper missing? Unless it is the "race track" version. They used to take 1 wiper to improve aerodynamics. I owned an Escort MK1 in my twenties for about 6 months. I never forget that the steering wheel was not in line with the seats. It was tilting a bit to the left. Very strange. Thats like driving a pre 996 Porsche 911. It feels like the pedals are in the centre and the steering wheel on the right. A similarly depressing story to Nicks Dad’s £50 Mexico Sale. My Dad sold his 964 (the one from the film Bad Boys, but red) for probably 20% of what they go for now 😞 Edited February 5, 2021 by Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny boy Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) Without a doubt Cibie brackets wrapped in foam or something. Absolute shin killers if you walked into one without it on. In case you did want something bigger. Triple 9 also do a 1/18 scale model that is cheaper than the Minichamps one. It's a good model but does not have opening doors or bonnet. But it does have the big wings you are after. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-ESCORT-RS2000-RED-MK1-2-DOOR-CLASSIC-1-18-SCALE-MODEL-SUPERB-DISPLAY-PIECE/363281362069?hash=item549541ac95:g:BiIAAOSw~CVc97T6 Edited February 5, 2021 by danny boy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Jens said: Looks cool. But is 1 wiper missing? Unless it is the "race track" version. They used to take 1 wiper to improve aerodynamics. I owned an Escort MK1 in my twenties for about 6 months. I never forget that the steering wheel was not in line with the seats. It was tilting a bit to the left. Very strange. Aha! You are right, I'm a wiper short. I might of got 2 coming though, so some transplanting can be done. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 1 hour ago, danny boy said: Without a doubt Cibie brackets wrapped in foam or something. Absolute shin killers if you walked into one without it on. In case you did want something bigger. Triple 9 also do a 1/18 scale model that is cheaper than the Minichamps one. It's a good model but does not have opening doors or bonnet. But it does have the big wings you are after. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-ESCORT-RS2000-RED-MK1-2-DOOR-CLASSIC-1-18-SCALE-MODEL-SUPERB-DISPLAY-PIECE/363281362069?hash=item549541ac95:g:BiIAAOSw~CVc97T6 That's spot on but wrong wheels, I think I've been lucky finding a model with the same ones, as I doubt they'll be easily transferable between models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny boy Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, Nick said: That's spot on but wrong wheels, I think I've been lucky finding a model with the same ones, as I doubt they'll be easily transferable between models. Have you got any close ups of the wheels? I can't seem to figure out what they are. They look like they have four sets of two spokes? Kind of like RS wheels but a bit wider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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