svenb 3735 Posted November 15, 2020 I'm guessing this thread gets to 10 pages before the Escort even gets released😂 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10004 Posted November 16, 2020 Box Art on TamiyaBlog, https://tamiyablog.com/2020/11/boxart-of-tamiya-58687-1-10-rc-escort-mk-ii-rally-painted-body-mf-01x/ Looks good to me 😃 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted November 16, 2020 my brain just ordered it 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9112 Posted November 16, 2020 Been trying to distract myself from toothache by watching "Vintage Motorsport: Rally Cars" on Amazon Video. Featuring two of my favorites, the Mini Cooper and Renault Alpine (already represented in my fleet), it also features the Ford Escort quite heavily. I think I know what my next M-chassis purchase will be! It was also nice to see that the vast majority of liveries used white as their base colour, so the pre-painted shell allows plenty of scope for scale non-boxart decal schemes. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Ax 9146 Posted November 16, 2020 On 11/14/2020 at 3:51 PM, Rich T UK said: Hold on. Front motor, front independent suspension, live axle at the back? That’s a CC01 if you take the front drivetrain out. I wonder if the l and l escort bodies would fit on a dropped one of those... I have been considering doing this for ages, just not got around to it yet 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6207 Posted November 16, 2020 17 hours ago, svenb said: I'm guessing this thread gets to 10 pages before the Escort even gets released😂 Half way then!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topforcein 1764 Posted November 16, 2020 the page on modelsport says "Image for illustration purpose only - Details and Specification to be confirmed." https://www.modelsport.co.uk/?product_id=1334538 it seems a bit expensive to me but i may give it a go when i have seen the true size of it in comparison to the one i have on my tt-01 and i hope them horrible wheels don't end up on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6207 Posted November 16, 2020 38 minutes ago, topforcein said: it seems a bit expensive to me I paid £164 to pre order it from Timetunnel models 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1526 Posted November 16, 2020 I've got a kit on pre-order. Who else on here has pre-ordered? Curious to know what the demand is for this kit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yogi-bear 2283 Posted November 16, 2020 haven't pre-ordered, but will get one. I'll wait until there is some local stock down under. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jupitertwo 1484 Posted November 16, 2020 Pre-ordered mine with Fusion, with the TC discount Fingers crossed they get enough to satisfy the demand! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4181 Posted November 16, 2020 That’s a good deal with the TC discount @jupitertwo! Uh oh... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manny 83 Posted November 16, 2020 IIt needs wheels like this...too bad they're discontinued. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1526 Posted November 17, 2020 I've ordered mine with Time Tunnel and was speaking with them yesterday. Apparently it's their most in demand kit since The Hornet in 2004. So I'm not even sure if I will secure a kit from the first batch in January. They will make a gazillion of these things over the next few years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ministrone 1438 Posted November 17, 2020 These Scale Dynamics wheels could look fantastic on an Escort Mk2. They have a fake sidewall to make the wheels look a more scale size. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rich_f 232 Posted November 17, 2020 I haven't researched, but I imagine those scale dynamics wheels are for 'full-size' touring car chassis used in drifting. The new tamiya escort is on the m chassis and uses m chassis sized wheels and more importantly, tyres. Full-size touring wheels and tyres on this would look too big, even these with the fake sidewall, since the outer diameter is still full-size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted November 17, 2020 1 hour ago, rich_f said: scale dynamics wheels are for 'full-size' touring car chassis used in drifting They are i have a set for a 240Z 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carmine A 2046 Posted November 17, 2020 14 hours ago, manny said: It needs wheels like this...too bad they're discontinued. 😭😭😭😭😭😭 18 hours ago, Busdriver said: I paid £164 to pre order it from Timetunnel models Remembering that this IS a MF-01X for that money.... 😖 That's about $195-200 USD!! I'm thinking about getting the Body, and plopping it onto a M08! 😁 ...... IF I'm here in 2021. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted November 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, Carmine A said: ..... IF I'm here in 2021 what the heck does that supposed to mean?, now you're scaring me Smalls 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carmine A 2046 Posted November 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, ACCEL said: what the heck does that supposed to mean?, now you're scaring me Smalls I've been in the Hospital for 8 days with temperatures in the 103-106 range, trouble breathing, eating and a burning throat... Waiting for the slow test results - but it COULD be COVID. 💔😭 But it could also be acute Tonsillitis.... We're hoping for that. Wouldn't it SUCK!!?? My SHIP is FINALLY coming in - and I could be buried under the Dock. Well, the timing is OK. I've worn the Tires on my M05 CRX SMOOTH and can't afford new ones..... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juhunio 6828 Posted November 17, 2020 Just now, Carmine A said: I've been in the Hospital for 8 days with temperatures in the 103-106 range, trouble breathing, eating and a burning throat... Waiting for the slow test results - but it COULD be COVID. 💔😭 But it could also be acute Tonsillitis.... We're hoping for that. Wouldn't it SUCK!!?? My SHIP is FINALLY coming in - and I could be buried under the Dock. Well, the timing is OK. I've worn the Tires on my M05 CRX SMOOTH and can't afford new ones..... Be well @Carmine A All the best 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonboy1 2929 Posted November 17, 2020 Just now, Juhunio said: Be well @Carmine A All the best second that - get well soon!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juhunio 6828 Posted November 17, 2020 14 hours ago, manny said: IIt needs wheels like this...too bad they're discontinued. Are they the HPI Vintage wheels? They do look great, but aren't they full TC size? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonboy1 2929 Posted November 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, Carmine A said: Well, the timing is OK. I've worn the Tires on my M05 CRX SMOOTH and can't afford new ones..... How on earth have you managed that???? I had those tyres stashed away in a box for at least a year and got no wear on them at all!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4181 Posted November 17, 2020 8 minutes ago, Juhunio said: Are they the HPI Vintage wheels? They do look great, but aren't they full TC size? If they are they are these, they are M chassis wheels. I have them under my BMW 2002. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites