Escort XR3i replica

Hello! I own an Escort XR3i '84, and I always wanted a small scale model of it. So, I finally got my hands on a Matchbox-Revell Escort XR3 '81. As it is just an XR3 and not an XR3i, I'll have to modify some things. (i = injection)




http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p26/MDSE/PICT0581.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p26/MDSE/PICT1253.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p26/MDSE/PICT1255.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p26/MDSE/PICT1252.jpg


As you can see, I haven't started the kit yet. Progress pics will be posted, I promise not to be so lazy this time. :banghead:

Never knew the kit existed, so I wait to see more :)

It's actually a pretty good kit. It has a very good engine detail and realistic undercarriage, I don't think it's possible to get this kit anymore except if you find someone that bought it new and never built it.

Nice, never seen this kit before

Got an update, sorry for bad pics. I painted and weathered the engine and chassis, base painted the body and converted it to an XR3i instead of standard XR3. I scratched an intake system/injection out of styrene sheet, sprue and drinking straw.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p26/MDSE/PICT1263.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p26/MDSE/PICT1261.jpg

XR3 engine:

http://www.xr3i.co.uk/mk3_gallery_files/Photos/image026%20(web)6.jpg

XR3i engine (this car has a custom valve cover and some mods):

http://www.xr3i.co.uk/mk3_gallery_files/Photos/image053%20(web)4.jpg

Looks like great work so far....My first car was an XR3....Looking forward to seeing more of this