TAMIYA ESCORT WRC RALLY (BUILD) CozZy

[xfactor]

Hi all,

Ive wanted to build a Rally Car for a few years now and thought now would be a good time.

So knowing nothing about them, chassis, body size, wheels, tyres etc...…. I did a little research.

I wanted something a little bling for the chassis, but not go silly and would a touring car be able to be transferred in to a Rally Car.

So after some searching, I found a TAMIYA TB IV EVO (TRF) Brand New and thought perfect. Or would it !! so I went for it and purchased it. I must say its a cracking kit for its time, but to be fair isn't any of the TAMIYA/TRF/TB0 range.

What made me sway towards this was it shaft driven not belt. So if it was to be run () open belts would not be an issue.

I have gone for the ESCORT WRC due to being a fan of R.S and having all the R.S cars from a MK2 R.S 2000 through to the ESCORT COSWORTH. This is why Im doing the COZZY.... (Still have photos of it me in it)…. and some of the other R.Ss Ive owned as well.

I have been searching for little parts to make it special to the actual car itself rather than a chassis build. This is going to be mainly focused at the body, parts, cockpit and extras fitted to the ESCORT WRC. Then the Finished ESCORT WRC...

I went for the body from L&LModels and have to say, fantastic custom service, Quality of the body and parts, Full decal sheet, packaging and price.

I will be posting my normal pictures of the build along the way, but this wont be a normal build as I will be transferring, adapting, fitting extra parts and showing tips along the way.

Im still awaiting parts from all over the world to turn up so keep your eyes on this if your a Rally Fan...………...

[Buggyman]

When are you going to treat us to an Dyna storm or super astute build mate.?

[leeboy44]

Might have to follow this 1 then lol

[Chrissy Boy]

Excellent, love following your builds, this should be good.

[Aire valley]

Good that you're back building Mark...looking forward to this one..👍

I have to say, I'm more in awe of you than ever... RS 2000 through to Escort Cosworth...😃 wow..!!..brilliant cars..whatever happened to Ford..?

[xfactor]

Cheers Lads for you kind words, this one is going to be good....

Alan,

Ford did go off the boil a bit with the (Hot Hatch/Performance Car) side of things. Then for a number of years they teased with the Focus RS, then released the MK1 Focus RS.

Then the big blow, for me anyway No COSWORTH engine in the Focus. But before that the Mr Duckworth and Mr Costaine who were COSWORTH pulled on Ford. Then the biggest blow was the COSWORTH Badge would end up on the biggest rival ***** SUBURA (SUBARU) ***** Yes I believe only 75 were made of the COSWORTH SUBURA (SUBARU).... In a horrible dark graphite grey... Actually it was very very nice.....

But having the MK3 FOCUS RS with a number of editions in this and still the Rumours of the FIESTA RS returning who knows.....