Escort mk1, mk2 etc RC body shell available

Nice, finally a mk2 shell. Looks like a nice shelf queen. Good to see they are 190mm bodies, for those of us who use electric cars. I'm asuming they can be used on any TC?

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Originally posted by esk11e

does any one know if the retro racing bodies are available here in aus

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Not that im aware of. however, I just bought one and funnily enough it turned up today. looks good. the front of it from the a pillers forward is a separate piece that screws on other then that should be sweet once I eventually put it on.

I just bought one and funnily enough it turned up today. looks good. the front of it from the a pillers forward is a separate piece that screws on other then that should be sweet once I eventually put it on.


How does this split body stand up to the battle on the track (ie: an accident). Any splits or cracks from direct contact?

Let us know if it you have any problems - I'd like to put this on my RC car, but some of the hits it takes I'd want to know the body could stand up to it.

Wouldn't want to pay that sort of money for shelf life only

The Anglia looks sweet

I found out about this site through someone I race against
http://www.budgetrcracer.com.au/page11.htm

The classic Ford shells are designed for the Tamiya M03/M05 chassis which are used for Mini racing, but can't go wrong with an Anglia or Mk1 Escort van.
And best of all the site is Australian so no waiting for week(s) for it!

I got the Escort van body, I'll post pics of it when I get it painted in my racing colours (Blue nose, red rear, and fluro green and white highlights)

Heres my Esky Van


I'll be racing this at 2010 South Australian EP State Titles

Hi all i built a retro racing escort. It went together easily and appears quite a strong shell though i havn't given it much stick yet.

I've bought one of the Mk 2 Escort Shells (Non RS) and now need to consider what colour to paint it. Ideally it would be great to do a Rothmans, Yale or Eaton car but the detail required in painting that is probably well beyond my skill level. I'd also thought about doing the 'IYK 000' themed Mk 2 Aust Rally Championship car. Reality is I'd probably do just a road going car/colour - maybe basic white the same as my RS (Boring!!).
 
Any ideas welcome. Reality is it will probably be a shelf display and I'll use another shell when/if I race it - its been too long since I've even started the car alone take it to a race meeting (there is my 2013 New Years Resolution)