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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 10:46 AM
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Default 1/18 Escort RS2000

finished this one recently, Escort RS2000.

Started off with the usual police car.

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All stripped, nose cone added & many many hours smoothing it in.

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All painted & detailed.

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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 12:18 PM
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That's spot on that! Was there a mk2 2K model ever made?
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 06:16 PM
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That is the nuts
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 07:34 PM
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Nice job there mate
Looks great

I did one a few years ago too

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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 07:22 PM
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Both are cracking jobs I wouldn't have the patience
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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 07:52 PM
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They both look amazing, one of these is next on my list to do.
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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by neil andeRSon
That's spot on that! Was there a mk2 2K model ever made?
No.

Minichamps have made a prototype 1/18 a few years ago but not been put into production. They do a 1/43 version in a few colours.


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Both are cracking jobs I wouldn't have the patience
I don't have much patience. I did start this about 2 years ago but never did any more than prep work to the shell & nose cone.

Same with my Reiger F40 Escort mk3.
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1:18 RS2000's are still due to be produced.
But who knows when they will begin
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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 11:53 AM
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They looks awesome!
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 08:59 AM
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There well cool lads. I wish i had your skills.
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Old Mar 31, 2015 | 11:29 AM
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nice work!! I like it!
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Old Apr 3, 2015 | 08:39 PM
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I think otto should make one would sell like hot cakes
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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by toutcos
I think otto should make one would sell like hot cakes
Minichamps made a prototype 1/18 RS2000 a few years ago but its never been released.
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