Ford Escort RS1600 MK.I - Belkits 1:24

Luis Pacheco · 01-28-2015, 03:54 AM

afxracing · 01-28-2015, 05:57 AM

AWESOME news can't wait!! The aftermarket better get to work on an engine kit and decal sets.

Boreham · 01-28-2015, 06:15 AM

possibly the greatest day on my life...

well nearly..

viperofoz · 01-28-2015, 06:50 AM

It looks like I finally have a reason to buy a Belkits kit

lovegt40 · 01-28-2015, 08:50 AM

Great news! just seen it too.
I will surely get some. In plastic will be really nice to build.

Ford Escort mk 1 · 01-28-2015, 08:56 AM

These i will buy several =)

afxracing · 01-28-2015, 09:41 AM

The CAD drawings show two different style tires, I wonder if they will both be included or this is a hint of another version of the kit.

viperofoz · 01-28-2015, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by afxracing

The CAD drawings so two different style tires, I wonder if they will both be included or this is a hint of another version of the kit.

Or like most other releases from Belkits, there will probably be an additional set of tyres and suspension parts available separately.

Regards, Dan

The Sheene Machine · 01-28-2015, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Boreham

possibly the greatest day on my life...

well nearly..

Agreed!! In terms of kit releases, this is the 'dogs' for me....

generationx · 01-28-2015, 11:31 AM

Sold sold sold sold sold sold sold sold

Best release for years! Minimum order 5. Or ten.

Can we have FEV1H - World Cup Rally Winner please?

Ford Escort mk 1 · 01-28-2015, 11:50 AM

We will need engine options =) Kents, OHC etc...

Do we know when this kit will hit the shops???

chris24 · 01-28-2015, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ford Escort mk 1

We will need engine options =) Kents, OHC etc...

Do we know when this kit will hit the shops???

Late 2015, it leaves us some time to spare the cash

I need at least ten of them !!
Finally, Belkits follow the youngtimer path

afxracing · 01-29-2015, 10:52 AM

Why do you think they show a back seat in the renderings?

malscar · 01-30-2015, 01:29 AM

The car on the box is from the period. Rules back then required that the rear seats were still in the cars. Same with things like door trims etc.

Boreham · 01-30-2015, 02:33 AM

The tool roll dipicted in the 3D images is for the Safari or World cup spec Mk1 escorts.
The rules for these events allowed for the use of the rear seat area for spare and tools due to the aggressive nature of the event .
(note: the CB aerial on some shots)

It's common knowledge the Belkits aim to provide a variety of version of their rally cars and the rear seat delete possibly be an option.

Most 1/24 -1/25 rally cars don't engine detail but if you insist...

Engine options for those interested are already out there in a variety of kits. (common knowledge to some I'm sure)

Tamiya Lotus 7 : has a pre crossflow which can be easily converted to x flow , and naturally raising the block height should be done also.

Monogram '85 Ford SVO Mustang : has a Pinto engine that will require de turboing

Tamiya Lotus Europa : has a Lotus Twin cam which needs very little modifications.

esci /Revell Mk2 escort has a nice engine BDG engine which can be used.

Apart from the Mk2 escort these kits still turn up cheap if your patient and getting the engine in resin is a good option IMO.

Handy reference is your interested..
http://www.race-cars.com/utility/coswrthr.htm

Anyone else thinking this is kick Revell in the right spot to re release the Mk2...

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