Garry Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Ford Escort Mk1: Ford Escort Mk2: Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1: Opel Kadett B Coupe: BMW 2002: Details for all bodies: Wheelbase: 260mm (adjustable for few mm) Width: 190mm What's included: -Bodyshell (unpainted and uncutted, come's in 2 pieces) -Wheels (52mm x 26mm, 4 pcs) -Decals (2 x A5 size) -Hardware (M2 x 5 pcs) *Please note, that the model on the pictures has added some trimline tape and self made stripes. Window gaskets and lists has to be made with paint. Chassis and tires are NOT included in the kit. 59.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-x-l-e Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Love the Escorts, got a Kamtec one but those look even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 For Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe of loath Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 For Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indie Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I gotta agree there Nick, I'd not pay any more than Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-x-l-e Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 WOW , didn't notice the price, that is a bit steep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53HRA Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Wow they are awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 To be fair though, they have the detail of Tamiya (being 3pc molds for all the undercuts etc, in two parts), but have much lower production runs. Its just a guy in his workshop compared to a big company, and the amount of detail would have taken hours to do, getting the curves in the right places. Probably not 60 euros, but Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midi-mania Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 very nice but pricey, just gotta wait for the euro to get weaker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 The amount of classic Hot Rods I could recreate with the Mk.1 and Mk.2 Escort shell Throw in a Ford Anglia body and :mf_dribble: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trilegs Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I think my favourite, the Ford Escort Mk2 is best quality. I can't justify that kind of money on a shell though.... Could get up to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolf hamster Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 is it just me or do they look kind of like a birthday cake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_rc Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 is it just me or do they look kind of like a birthday cake? Hahha, know what you mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajan C Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Love the BMW 2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars_theGuy Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 (edited) To be fair though, they have the detail of Tamiya (being 3pc molds for all the undercuts etc, in two parts), but have much lower production runs. Its just a guy in his workshop compared to a big company, and the amount of detail would have taken hours to do, getting the curves in the right places. Probably not 60 euros, but Edited June 6, 2009 by MaderaiderRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonmeister Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 I could make a better one myself out of cardboard Sounds like a challenge Shame they're so expensive and they're based in Finland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrklaw Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 omg, how could you say that. They have no detail and are completely distorted and out of proportion, wouldn't pay more than Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLordOfHoard Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Ya I had seen these advertised on there site. They also come with a set of retro wheels as part of the price ( not with tyres ). The decal sheet is also very basic. Does not come with window mask or window detailing lines decals. Think they are over priced. I would pos go to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Modelsport has ordered some of each of these body shells and will be getting stock sometime next week. Modelsport price will be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 Stunning. I'm going to try to get the Cortina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaCo Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 (edited) Hi, Just found a movie of this body on youtube and was amazed: finally an mk2 (and apparently a lot more!) available for the 1/10th cars. I think the wheels are the big on these cars: maybe a set of ABC M-Chasis MiniLite wheels will fit better. I have a question: as these body's lack detail decals, how do you paint for example window rubbers, the chrome grill, ... on the body. From the inside or on the outside? What paint to use? Any guides on detailing body's in cases like these? I just love the last 2 images of the mk1, with the cibie lights on them. If you buy this body invisible bodyposts and antenna are must IMHO. What about inner figures, any guides for making these as well? I've been driving Mini-Z for some years now (after a few years of 1/10th bashing) and I suddenly got the taste back to go back racing some 1/10s outside. I have an old FF02 chassis here and I'm thinking of putting it in RWD Edited July 1, 2009 by HaCo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLordOfHoard Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I have just this very minute ordered my 2 Retro Racing bodyshells from Modelsport. Ordered the MK1 & MK2. Realy looking forward to there arrivel now already. Will also order the Cortina at some point 2. Not sure about the 2002 or the Kedett though. Something different for my Drift in Rally style of course. Thanks to HaCo for posting the link to the video. It made up my mind to order to order. But as you said Painting the Grill & window lines will not be as easy as standard bodyshell Hpi, Yokomo & Tamiya bodykits are with there Decal sheets. But I have done it before. Looks like a challenge. Will also reserve my comments on the Decals & materials till it arrives and I have painted it. Also posted a Checky link in my comment on the video's to Modelsport say that you can now buy them there. Thought it was worth the Plug for a great shop ( R U Listening Modelsport? ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaCo Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Just ordered 2 mk2's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaCo Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I recieved my 2 body's today. I don't understand how you can mold the two parts together. If I see the image of the mk1 you don't see a line of seperation at all, but you see one screw. Is it just beneath the windscreen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaCo Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Ok, I understand it now: the rear end works as a support for the frontend: the frontend should be fitted perfectly around the front window grill and the doorlines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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