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‘98 Escort TT-02

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Having just completed my first build, I am on the lookout for my next purchase.

This has turned into a double purchase as I’ve always wanted to build a lunchbox but I think I’m also going to preorder the Escort.

Has anyone else got one on preorder?

I have had a quick look to see if a thread has already been created and I couldn’t see one but mods feel free to delete if there is already one.

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Pre ordered the cosworth months ago, just had the tracking details from jadlam! 
 

got an original set of tiger stripe decals that i am tempted to out on

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19 minutes ago, blakeatron said:


 

got an original set of tiger stripe decals that i am tempted to out on

Most of the decals will fit but it is different to the Escort RS cosworth 

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19 minutes ago, svenb said:

Most of the decals will fit but it is different to the Escort RS cosworth 

Apart from the rear wing and slight bumper changes the main shell doesnt appear too different to the original 90’s version?

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It's the Escort WRC body, so identical to the 1998 TL-01 and 2004 TT-01 releases, just without the sponsor logos. It's not a new or changed mould for the body or wing. The only difference is there's no antenna hole in the roof.

Technically it's not a Cosworth - the WRC was never branded as such, even though it was based on one. It was a stop gap for a couple of years to comply with WRC rules before the Focus WRC was ready.

If you have a read up on Escort Cosworth vs WRC differences you can see the real cars the Tamiyas are based on.

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Are they also releasing it as a body-set?  I had a quick look and couldn't find any indication they will be.

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The TA01 Tiger Stripe Cosworth is different to the later WRC. Of course the whale tale is a difference but more inportant the front of the car. The WRC has the oval grille while the Tiger Stripe has not. 

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