Hi Guys,

I am wondering about making a replica of my rs 500 based on 1/18 scale models and now have an auto art 3 door sierra. A quick search shows that some Compomotive rally and gravel wheels are around - or similar Oz ones of the escort rally cars. Can these be bought or made up by anyone?

Just for reference, these are the wheels I want to match too - and any ideas or help welcome

 

ebay m8 you maybe lucky to get a set

 

Been trying pal - some about but very rare unfortunately... the Cossy escort Rally ones are very close.

 

Your best bet is too buy an ecsoc with the those wheels on. 3 different ones had them and then sell model.
I have had to buy 3 models to get all the wheels to build my reps

 

I am coming to the same conclusion - just got to find a less than perfect escos for sale if I can eh? They do cost a bit!!

Cheers - hope you are good?

Andy

 

this the ebay item number 201235583050


ask the seller streetfighter as he may have just the wheels

 

I managed to bag this for £25....

 

An on the saph

 

Thanks Georgi - just emailed him via the addy on that ebay ad Fingers crossed

 

Hi Neil - were they easy to take off pal?

Did you strip the escos and sell off anything as well mate?

 

Yea they pretty much just popped off with a screwdriver in behind them. I was thinking to buy a spoiler for it and paint it imperial blue..

 

Bang tidy our Nelly !

 

Cheers Kev. Just need to do the rouse spoiler an get the tiger stripes on it....

 

Still looking… started to notice how much is wrong with the 1/18th engine bays now… gggrrr Minichamps is part rs500 for example.

 

The Focus and 307 WRC models came with smaller diameter versions, although 5-stud. They are easier and cheaper to get hold of though.

I waited for ages to find a larger set from an Escort Cosworth and eventually bought a whole model in used condition just like the one above for cheap, so they are out there.

 

By smaller diameter - do you mean equivalent to 16 inch opposed to 17??

Thanks for this - really helpful info

 

Sounds good bro

 

Yes, which I'm guessing may help you if you're trying to build an exact replica of that 3-door above.

I bought one of these models for £8 ages ago for the wheels http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUNSTAR-46...item339b9d0949

I thought I had a picture of them on one of my 3-door models but can't seem to find it. I can take a pic of what they look like later if you want? Or to give you an idea I've got a bad pic of them on a Mk3 Escort, which I reckon makes them around 16/17-inch.

 

www.ulinowak.de

This guy also makes custom bits, he made 5 spoke comps after I sent him shots of my rims

 

I bought a set of Uli Nowak wheels recently, 16" BBS Y in gold. Fantastic quality & will be perfect on my Reiger Escort F40.

http://www.modellbau-nowak.de/shop/p...-zoll-uni.html

 

Thank Jimmy - sounds perfect but just been on his site and I can't see any pics for some reason... the text is there and I got this far???

45080-16 Ford Sierra RS Alufelge 1:18 OZ Turbo-Design 16 Zoll

 

Apart from the 5 holes they look darned close to me!! I've seen these on other models now too - spending hours on ebay etc!!!

 

keep on trying on ebay. I bought 3 escort cossie's for around £15 each!

 

Had a really nice reply within an hour or two - top guy but sadly doesn't do these wheels

 

Thanks, just bought a focus model 1/18 by hot wheels would you believe? It appears to have a kinda diorama with 3 spare wheels as well?

Wonder how it will look in the flesh though?

Will keep you all posted and thanks for all the help coming in

 

Yes all good how's you?

They do come up keep watching I have bought a few for 25 but they do hold money


Cheers ian

 

I know the guys on modelmotorvation used to make the Comp TH style wheels. May be worth a try if you've not had any luck.

 

excellent. once you have it you better get cracking!

 

Well its arrived - a little something to nose over at the weekend

 

Yeah, they used to. These are their wheels.

 

Yep, they made great stuff.
Moved modifying forward a lot.

 

that EsCos colour is awesome

 

Focus ST Asbo Orange

 

Well guys I have some wheels, any advice on getting the original ones off the Autoart model neatly?

 

Get a very sharp knife blade and pop the centre cap off, just like a real 3 Door centre.
Behind that there is a tiny screw, undo that and the wheel comes off with no damage.

 

Few I done

 

Now why didn't I think of that!!!

THANKS