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Custom made 1:10 RWD solid axle Escort MK2

Old 03-11-2014, 01:27 PM
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Fred, you really are my hero! I love what you are doing here, and, if I ever visit Canada I'm coming to stay! The detail is amazing, and it is so fascinating to watch how you overcome each little problem. Good job mate!

I received my Mk2 shell a few months back but have just given my chassis (Tamiya TT-01) an overhaul. I've just ordered my paint and will post pics as soon as I can.

Looking forward to the next update!
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Haha! Thanks for the nice comments! Yes make sure to stop by if you do Lol

Is the escort shell going on the overhauled TT01 chassis? Make sure to show us the pics when done!
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Here is a reference pic of a four link modded escort 1:1 to show what I am trying to do:

Old 03-12-2014, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Frederik_b
Haha! Thanks for the nice comments! Yes make sure to stop by if you do Lol

Is the escort shell going on the overhauled TT01 chassis? Make sure to show us the pics when done!
Yes indeed, that's my plan. Will post pics as soon as I've made some progress.
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I'm wondering which wheels to go for my Escort on my TT-01 chassis??? I was thinking of the Mini Cooper ones like these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2311759916...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT but not sure, any thoughts?
Old 03-14-2014, 03:23 PM
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Any tamiya m-chassis wheels are best choice size wize, and these minilites are especially good looking on the escort. But these tires are the smaller diameter ones (55m). Not knowing the size look I did order both sizes in my search for tires, and IMHO you should definately go with the larger diameter ones (60mm, also called 60D).

I also found the 3racing tires are just a tad larger diameter than the tamiya 60D tires, which is a good thing I think for the escort (I prefer that to skinny tires).

You can look at my previous posts I do a picture comparison of the touring tires, 55d and 60d.
Old 03-14-2014, 03:34 PM
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Here are the pics:


Originally Posted by Frederik_b
Today I finally received the gd600 tranny! and also the m-chassis tires I bought. Still waiting for the wheels though.


Here is a size comparison with tamiya touring car tires. The m tires are tamiya too, the medium size is 60D (60mm) and the small one is the 55mm model.


I think the medium size (60mm) will be perfect for the escort! By the way the disc in this picture is from the crappy chinese kit, but are almost same size as the one Prestonlal will be sending me! (I am buyin some of his leftover parts from his disc brakes and Venom 1/8th scale bike brakes) :banana:





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Also the mini wheels are pretty small inside so clearance might be an issue. You should probably search for tt01 fitment with mini wheels, it has probably been done by others given how popular is the tt01. (there is a tt01 official thread I believe?)
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Originally Posted by Frederik_b
Any tamiya m-chassis wheels are best choice size wize, and these minilites are especially good looking on the escort. But these tires are the smaller diameter ones (55m). Not knowing the size look I did order both sizes in my search for tires, and IMHO you should definately go with the larger diameter ones (60mm, also called 60D).

I also found the 3racing tires are just a tad larger diameter than the tamiya 60D tires, which is a good thing I think for the escort (I prefer that to skinny tires).

You can look at my previous posts I do a picture comparison of the touring tires, 55d and 60d.
Excellent, thanks for the feedback Fred
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You are welcome!

Now I need to do this in steel sheet:

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Here you can see the raw stock of air duct, and on top of it the cut piece.

The difference in color is where I buffed more and reached the raw steel, which is what I need to solder the frame rails under the floor pan. It is not very heavy a all, a least it does not seem so.

Old 04-07-2014, 10:17 AM
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Hey guys, I haven't been on I'm ages but was hoping to see some of these nice painted ford shells.. I'm going to get another and try and do something totally different to my previous one... Will have to have a think
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Originally Posted by R32GolfTA06
Hey guys, I haven't been on I'm ages but was hoping to see some of these nice painted ford shells.. I'm going to get another and try and do something totally different to my previous one... Will have to have a think
LOL! Sorry I've been really lazy and not had much time recently. I've cut mine out now and have the paint but I need to get myself an air brush spray kit before I can actually spray it. I have some time off soon so hope to make some progress soon. BTW what type of screws/bolts did you join your shell with? I tried looking for something small enough in B&Q and couldn't find anything suitable.
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I finally got my replacement body...the first was lost in the mail...haven't even looked at it in detail as yet..been working on my scratch built kingswood sandman panel van lol!
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Lol I have not received my replacement back half yet, and he told me he was sending it, pretty much same time you guys ordered yours...
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Maybe He hasn't done a run of mk2s? I would love to get my hands on the Cortina Ghia that he used to have...should have bought one when they were available...ha!
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Originally Posted by prestonlal
Maybe He hasn't done a run of mk2s? I would love to get my hands on the Cortina Ghia that he used to have...should have bought one when they were available...ha!
Maybe that's the case, I hope it is actually and he did not just forgot to do it like the first time.. Edit: back in january he said he would be shipping the day after... So it looks like he already had them ready..

IIRC there was a cortina, bmw, cedric and the escorts (mk1 and 2). They all looked pretty cool!

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Hi guys, i asked him about the cortina and manta shell he used to do and it was an instant no.. Just the mark one and two ford shells available at the moment.
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Originally Posted by Frederik_b
Lol I have not received my replacement back half yet, and he told me he was sending it, pretty much same time you guys ordered yours...

You our should chase him up about this.. It's really poor f he hasn't bothered sending it to you
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Originally Posted by kevvy_wilch
LOL! Sorry I've been really lazy and not had much time recently. I've cut mine out now and have the paint but I need to get myself an air brush spray kit before I can actually spray it. I have some time off soon so hope to make some progress soon. BTW what type of screws/bolts did you join your shell with? I tried looking for something small enough in B&Q and couldn't find anything suitable.

K just had a rummage in my parts box and managed to find 4 stumpy flag headed screws that do the job. I always have Lots of extra bits and come in useful every so often. He used to supply the screws with the shell but the shells weren't good quality.. Now he supplies better quality shells but with no screws lol.. He will get it right eventually
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Originally Posted by R32GolfTA06
You our should chase him up about this.. It's really poor f he hasn't bothered sending it to you
Its been like 5 days since I sent him another ebay message and no reply. I guess I'll have to be patient some more...
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Originally Posted by Frederik_b
Its been like 5 days since I sent him another ebay message and no reply. I guess I'll have to be patient some more...
yea he isnt the fastest which is very annoying
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Originally Posted by R32GolfTA06
yea he isnt the fastest which is very annoying
Still no reply... I so need to vent this out but I am going to refrain...

hopefully he wont do the same as last year (yes, ONE FREAKING YEAR) before he even checks his ebay message box...
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Originally Posted by Frederik_b
Still no reply... I so need to vent this out but I am going to refrain...

hopefully he wont do the same as last year (yes, ONE FREAKING YEAR) before he even checks his ebay message box...
For real???!!! that's crazy.. hey guys check out my MST in the on road section under "thinking of buying".. would be cool to hear come comments :-)

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Hi Fred, I hope you are well? Any updates on your build?

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