Newsletter 345: Escort

Escort

Escort
The Ford Escort is the protagonist of a glorious history in the world of rallies. It happens that this machine has become, for own merits, one of the most iconic vehicles of the Detroit boys since a RS1600 won the 1973 Finland Rally with Timo Makinen at the wheel. Then came other victories in Acrópolis, Portugal, Sweden, Finland, Great Britain, New Zealand or Safari, with drivers such as Björn Waldegård , Hannu Mikkola or Ari Vatanen.

In these days we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the market launch of the Ford Escort Mk I, and even today it is still spectacular to hear the four-cylinder engine in front longitudinal position, while the rear axle is still looking for ways to transmit such power as one of the most playful rears.

You can also join the celebration thanks to the re-editon made by Italeri of the veteran Esci kit. Are you in the mood for that challenge?

Celebrate this memorable anniversary with SpotModel!!

Hasegawa: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Mazda 767B Mazdaspeed Team sponsored by Charge #202 - Takashi Yorino (JP) + Hervé Regout (BE) + Elliot Forbes-Robinson (US) - 24 Hours Le Mans 1989 - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions image

Hasegawa: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Mazda 767B Mazdaspeed Team sponsored by Charge #202 - Takashi Yorino + Hervé Regout + Elliot Forbes-Robinson - 24 Hours Le Mans 1989 - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Hasegawa Reference: 20312

Limited time re-edition of this Hasegawa kit of the Mazda 767B with the so characteristic green and orange decoration with white dashed separating lines, and used in the 1989 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing in ninth overall position and second in the IMSA category, behind the also Mazda 767B with the number #201.
Click here for more details

Hasegawa: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Toyota 2000GT #60, 61 - Shihomi Hosoya, Hiroshi Fushida - Suzuka 500km 1967 - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Hasegawa Reference: 20327

Hasegawa re.edition of this beautiful kit of the winning car of the Suzuka 500Km. A more than perfect kit to put together on a weekend. Fantastic!!
Click here for more details
Italeri: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider 1300 - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, other materials and assembly instructions image

Italeri: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider 1300 - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, other materials and assembly instructions

Italeri Reference: 3653

Not all sports cars and convertibles have to be very powerful and high-performance vehicles to stand out, something that Alfa Romeo demonstrated on several occasions, as it did in the mid-1950s with the Giluetta Spider, which stood out above all for its beauty and elegance. Italieri has reproduced this model, with a kit that lends itself to a great deal of detail work, since it allows the front compartment where its small aluminum engine is located to be seen, and the doors to be opened to admire the interior of this coquettish convertible. Pure Italian design!
Click here for more details

Meng Model: Drill bit - Precision hobby drill bit set - metal parts - 10 units

Meng Model Reference: MTS-023A

Set of 10 precision drill bits in sizes from 0.4 mm and 1.3 mm. Perfect for both manual and electric drill uses.
Click here for more details

Virages: Logotypes 1/24 scale - PlayStation - water slide decals

Virages Reference: VIR-176

Decal sheet with the PlayStation logos used in some competition vehicles from the 90s, such as the Porsche 911 Gt1 Evo and 993 Gt2 that raced at Le Mans. Even the works Ford Escort Gr.A wore it on its front wings in some rallies.
Click here for more details

Zero Paints: Clearcoat - Matt Clearcoat Lacquer Pre-Thinned for Airbrushing - 1 x 60ml

Zero Paints Reference: ZP-3039

Single-component high-quality matte varnish, designed to be used with an airbrush. Once dry it is completely transparent. Apply in thin layers leaving between 5 and 10 minutes of drying time between coats . The manufacturer recommends applying at least 3 coats. Dry to the touch at 20ºC, in 1 hour, takes 24 hours to dry completely. It can be polished after 48 hours. The life of the product is at least 2 years if it is in temperature conditions around 20 degrees Celsius. The manufacturer indicates that no incompatibilities or problems have been detected when applying on the main brands of decals of the market.
Click here for more details

P and B Models: Lights 1/24 scale - Talmu - resin parts

P and B Models Reference: PBM019

Set of four yellow Talmu lights for complementing your trucks, tractors and trailers. Includes a total of 12 parts.
Click here for more details

Aoshima: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Liberty Walk LB Works Nissan R35 GT-R Type 1.5 - paint masks, plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Aoshima Reference: 05590

Do you like Liberty Walk car cusstomizations? Then this gorgeous kit should be urgently on your shelf. The model, with an impressive parts listing, includes all the parts for converting the Nissan R35 to the version made by the famous car tuner.
Click here for more details

Fujimi: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - McLaren F1 GTR Long Tail sponsored by Gulf Davidoff #1 - Geoff Lees + Anders Olofsson - 24 Hours Le Mans 1997 - photo-etched parts, plastic parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Fujimi Reference: FJ12665

Inside the box you'll find a good pile of parts for building one of the most beautiful cars of the last years. The Gulf livery is very nicely designed, with a thorough decals sheet including every detail you could need. This new version also includes a new photo-etched parts sheet and CNC machined parts.
Click here for more details