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Bozzer
I'm glad I came across this, and from one of my favourite builders too
Back in the 90's I had an escort, just like this. It was my first decent car, and it cost me a lot of money. I remember going to the bank, for a loan, to buy it! I had to have an interview with the bank manager, before he approved the loan. Boy, how things have changed!
Anyway, I loved that car so much, that I found this exact kit, and built it while on vacation. It didn't last, because my boys were young and they liked it and used it as a toy. Skip forward 30 years and I go in search of the kit. I find the Revell version, and the AMT version! Only last week, did I actually get the correct colour for the car I owned, from the car spares store!
I think you know, what my next build is going to be 😉

Dominik Weitzer
i like your story 🙂
I didn't know the difference between the amt and revell kit. I think, they are not unboxed from amt to revell. all i see are different bumpers and LHD on the amt.
Thats interesting!

i had nearly similar story :-D
In the company where I did my training as a car mechanic, there was such an Escort XR3i for sale, which I wanted. Unfortunately, I was too young... and could not afford it. The escort was sold very quickly.

That's why I had to build it red. looking forward to your build. Bozzer

István Szücs
@Bozzer, please, share that build!

@Dominik, wonderful result!

Dominik Weitzer
Agreed Istvan - i would llike to see Bozzers build too 🙂 . i missed to make pictures.

Thank you 😉 much appreciated

Bozzer
Lol, you guys will get to see it, I promise.
I mainly hang out on here, these days, so my builds get shown here.
The AMT version is a curbside. I don't mind that, because of my passion for them. The Revell kits, have an engine/motor, and that I know all about! I was the local "go to" guy, for changing the timing belt. I had every variation of the car, apart from the RS. Truth is, I'd have another today!

Mr D
Nice 👍 good memories of these 😀.

Christian W
So cool to read of all that memories. Thank you for showing this beauty and unusual kit. Hopefully Boozers Escort will be in the row soon 😉

Bozzer
Well, you might get to see it, before you think?
Body is in primer, a few bits to attend to, top coat tested and it's close 🙂
I can only do a little, each night, but weekend should get a lot of progress.

Bob Hall
There's a ride I haven't seen in a mad minute ! Awesome as ever D !

Laurent VILLANUEVA HELLER ForEver
NICE !

gorby
Fabulous result!

André Knippenberg
Thank you!

Dominik Weitzer
like it a lot!

Neil
Me too! 👏

★ Starfish ★
A beautiful Falcon!

Marcel
Great work. That's a neat looking tiger.

Robert Podkoński
Taking a seat!

Mr D
Nice Model... good choice 😁👍

Mr D
The reinforcement is good 💡 idea , even without the warping......it's not a bad thing to do as joints less likely to open up during build.

Guy Rump
Following. 👍

gorby
Excellent model and photos!

Dominik Weitzer
wow, great!

Marcel
Great work. It looks almost like the real thing.

Nicolas
Following

yngvenett
I'm following this to learn

Martin Oostrom
Another tutorial one needs to watch

Gerald Sigmund
@mks: Komakais Walkaround shows meshes for the left and right intakes and none for the center one.

Bozzer
I have no idea of your subject, but I do enjoy your builds. The tutorial is always a lesson, and very informative. Keep them coming 👍

Pepe
Looking

berni
I take a seat 👍

DerMattes
Watching 👍

Johne 69
I am in too 😃

Ben M
When you thin parts, what technique do you use?

MS K
@Ben M - When I need to shave a lot, like this time, I use file.

Michael Kohl
Martin and Bozzer pointed it out. This will be fun and informative to follow.

Matteo Pescarin
Oh wow, as usual, fantastic documentation of the efforts going into this project. Chapeau to you!
Nonetheless, it makes me want to skip any Revell kit from now on... if I only didn't have any in my stash XD

MS K
@Matteo - The new mold products produced since around 2010 are generally nice quality(2CV, VW T1, 911G, Etc...) , but this product is so poorly made that it is ridiculous. I don't know what the production concept of this kit is. It is poor for a precision model, and it's not even easy to assemble.

Michael Kohl
With Revell you better check in advance how that specific kit is rated by others. They have tons of reboxes and quite a few kits where you just wanna ask: are you serious? But then, once in a while, just to show that they are able - in general - to be a serious modelling company, they release some really fine stuff. Doesn't hurt to be prepared what you're up against.

Alexander Grivonev
A true Revell car kit experience 👍 The casted on wiper is especially painful

Michael Kohl
That diffusor is a tremendous improvement.

amazon.com/dp/B00004..aps%2C163&sr=8-3
Such a tool makes such work as fitting the diffusor panels to the chassis much easier (the thinner the needles/pins, the more precise the contour).
Just a german site to give an idea.
Cheers Michael

MS K
Nice idea. I wish there was something made of insect pins thin enough to use in a plamodel.

Johne 69
Great work so far 👍

berni
A question. What Colours you would use at this kit?

MS K
@berni - The red is Italian Red, and I plan to use Cobalt Blue + Sky Blue (the instructions say to mix Ultramarine and Blue).

Spanjaard
wow, your attention to detail and how detail your build logs are, never disappoint! amazing

George Williams
That interior looks really good.

Kesa Tiho
This album is a perfect way to round up why revells models are subpar, why modeling is a great hobby and the lengths humans will go to to achieve perfection. Great progress my guy.

MS K
The results of the steering-enabled modification are as follows: Youtube Video

Bozzer
There's nothing better than catching up on your builds, on a Sunday morning. It always lifts me and gives me the energy to get into the cave and get some building done. Excellent work on the steering! And those little bearings used as rivets, is excellent 👍

Thorsten Höse
Awesome-sauce! 😎

Sy Bar
🍿👍

yngvenett
Well done 👏 👏 Good solutions as for the fuel filler cap and lots of other details. Enjoyed the trip 👍

Nicolas
Great result. 👍

MS K
Thanks everyone. 😄

Christian W
Your detailwork is fantastic! Always a pleasure to read and see the details you're looking at and how you get it solved.

btw: I love your picture 158.

Alexander Grivonev
Great detailed report MS K! Bravo 👍

Martin Oostrom
Stunning work again

Marcel
Fantastic result and interesting to learn from as well. Good job 👏

Bob Hall
Sweet GT 🤘😎🤘

Rui S
I'm in. Great figure painting 👍

CaptGPF
I agree with Rui - you've nailed the tank, but the figure painting is even more impressive!

Kim Branders
Chipping proces in progress......

Matt
amazing work on the figures and the chipping and paintwork are also fantastic

gorby
Incredible figure painting!

Marius
Followin another one of your beautiful works.

Ken Kolenovsky
Incredible painting on this diorama. I absolutely love the modulation on the tank. Quick question: are you still perfecting the rubble? The reason I ask is that all the bricks are pristine. They distract from the excellent tank work you have done. IMHO some bricks should be broken to achieve the "destroyed building" look. Sorry if I have offended in any way with this comment but I am really looking forward to the finished production!

Kim Branders
Thanks ken, good remake about the bricks. They are already glued to the base but I will see what I can do 😉

Michael Razz
Hey Kim, U werk gaat er echt op vooruit knap gedaan met die modder onderaan.

Kim Branders
Thanks Razzie 🙂

Mr James
Lovely work. Beautiful figure painting excellent 152.

Rui S
Great figure painting & Dio, indeed 👍

Doubtingmango
Agree with everyone above! Great dio, and the vehicle and figures would be fantastic as stand alones. Where did you get the figuree? I love the story there!

Kim Branders
Thanks Doubtingmango, The figures are from Stalinggrad and Evolution.

Kim Branders
Adding a little bit more details between the bricks.

Olivier
I like this one. And as some fellow members pointed out, the figures do stand out.

Guy Rump
Looking great, following. 👍

Kim Branders
Vignet Russian Heroes? Complete 😁