1/18 wheels needed - anyone make comp TH's please?
 

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 ;)

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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....

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An on the saph

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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 :king:

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.

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www.ulinowak.de :top:

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 ;)

Escos
 

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.

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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

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

THANKS ;)