AIRFIX FORDS

[tina2]

I wonder if Airfix will rerelease their 1/32 Ford Zephyr Mk3, Capri Mk1, and Mk2 Cortina models. They were all done in seventies custom style[jacked up etc]. Does anyone remember them?

[DAZZA]

This contact may be a start in the right direction

 

http://www.vintage-airfix.com/contact_us.php

[Inspector]

I don't remember them but just googled them.

They look way funky,but not cheap!

 

 

Link here

[Kieran]

145 euros

[grifterkid]

They look bloody brilliant... Now if Airfix could just do some re-issues...

[squadge78]

that would be cool,just done the current mk1 escort air-fix

[tina2]

Just waiting for my Mk1 Escort to come home. Going to make a model of my 1100 Deluxe with Mexico stripes I had years ago

[SebringRS]

http://www.vintage-airfix.com/airfix-fo ... p-436.html

 

 

 

 

[Mr2Caps]

I had the zodiac! Actually, think I might have most of it kicking about in my box of bits! When i get a mo I'll have a rummage!

[mangler]

I had all the saloons from Airfix in my youth(including the motorbikes)

Only had the re-issue Zodiac custom which I built as a pick-up.

I still have somewhere in the loft a Airfix MK1 escort sitting on a Scalextric chassis built as a Hot-Rod(oval track)

[Delotus]

Hi,Airfix models are great,especially the slot car versions.

 

I'm heavily into scalextric.

Airfix are now owned by Hornby,who happen to own Scalextric

 

Here's a converted airfix escort shell with full scalextric running gear,complete with with custom paintjob,hand made decals,then clearcoated.

 

One of my favorite models.Modelled on a 1300e originally

 

Although not strickly accurate,small arches,long front bumper etc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Airfix lotus cortina's and zodiacs are awesome cars,as with all airfix 1/32 scale cars,there detail for there age is fantastic

 

Hope you like my escort,Tim

[Mr Day]

Very different,i like what you've done with it,what Scalextric running gear did you use for the escort??I might convert my airfix escort now??

 

If it is based on a 1300e it should have the full front bumper anyway but i thought the model was based on a 1300xl or somethin like that!

[Delotus]

Hi it has a scalextric escort mk3 chassis fitted,which is the same as a scalextric capri.

 

The axles need to be shortend to get the rims under the arches and also the chassis needs a little trimming at the front and rear.

 

It's a good fit overall,looks nice with the rs wheels fitted.

 

Sorry if i mislaid,the livery on the car does not match the shell type.

 

I didnt mean the airfix model didn't have a long bumper or square lamps

 

The airfix car was based on the 1300e type shell,ie square headlamps,long front bumper.

 

And not a avo mexico or rs1600 as the scalextric model,which is called a special build

 

But yes airfix escort is possibly an xl too as it doesnt have the"mexico" or "e" front wings.

 

So maybe it is modeled on the xl.

 

Should of realy cut the center out the front bumper,to make them look like 1/4 bumpers though.

 

A 1300 xl was my first ever mk1

 

Heres' a pic of underneath to give you an idea.

 

[caprinerd]

 

i had this kit when i was about 14 or 15 im now in my late 40`s

[Delotus]

The custom range are really nice.

 

Here's one of my other modified escorts

 

 

 

 

Rear end is all scratch built

[Richierich]

Thats a well cool van, I got an airfix mk1 kit for xmas a year or so ago, then bought a few old scalextric mk1's off the 'bay. also a scalextric sierra cossie , fitted the running gear from the sierra into the mk1 chassis so now have headlights and brakelights and the faster motor. just gotta build up the airfix shell and replicate my 1300e in miami blue with a vinal roof.

 

Prob get smashed first time on the track though, don't think those airfix kits look to robust