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 (:o) 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....:D (Still have photos of it me in it)….:lol: 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...………...:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[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...:lol: Actually it was very very nice.....:drool:

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

[daz75]

Subaru ;)
Love rally. Had an Impreza back in the day before they became chavvy. Reddish blue. Full leather quick shift gear box. Gold alloys. Ahthe Joy's of not mortgage/kids

[xfactor]

Cheers Dazza,

That's why I never had one, I couldn't spell it......:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[daz75]

:lol::thumbsup:

[xfactor]

So here is the Brand New built TAMIYA TB IV EVO Chassis. I have made a few changes to the original build due to it being Touring Car, but have gone with what I think.

I have switched the wishbones around as there is 2 hole and 3 hole options for the shock positions. I wanted to gain more droop so went for the 3rd hole in on the rear and 2nd hole in on the front. I have removed the droop screws also.

I will be making tweaks here and there along away. But again is a stunning bit of kit really.

So here is the start of the build. TAMIYA TB IV EVO Chassis.....:)

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[xfactor]

With the wheels and tyres, I wanted as close as I could get to the WRC. So searching through the wheels, I went for Tamiya wheels and Tamiya radial tread tyres.

My only worry was the off set. But went with them anyway. When they turned up they were almost a perfect fit other than the fins on the inner side of the wheel slightly caught the wishbone. This was an easy fix with a slight snip of the scissors, all done.

I will be playing with the off set with the wheels once I have the body mounted.

I also went for,

MICHELIN PILOT SX (Tyre decals)
OZracing/FORD (Wheel decals)

To give the Rally finish on the wheels and tyres.

Once I have all the wheels and tyres finished, I will mount to the TB IV EVO and show pictures...

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[Aire valley]

That kit looks a very nice base..👍....wheels and tyres looks a good choice..where did you get the tyre decals.?

[xfactor]

Hi Alan,

Thank you.

Wheels from JK-RC (EBAY)
Tyres from Tonys Tamiya Parts (EBAY)
Wheel/Tyre Decals from RC Decals (EBAY).

I have now finished all the wheels/tyres and mounted them to the chassis. Once I have the body cut out as I want ( not as the cut lines ) my extra add to the body. I will show what Ive done/added. I will sort the spacings.

I find all the Rally cars look like the wheels are too far in ( only my opinion on this ) so I will space to look beefy....:) I have also changed the toe in on the rear to make the wheels look good. Toe is ok for set up, but not the look...:lol:

Adding pictures of the wheels/tyres fitted now.....:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

So all wheels and tyres finished and decals added. I have mounted to the chassis, but will sort spacings once I have the body cut out.

So with the small transformation from Touring to Rally Car, everything is good so far.

All Ive changed up to now from Touring to Rally Car is,

Wishbone positions
Switched Wishbone around
Added 2mm droop to shocks
Changed the rear hubs Left to Right and Right to Left to remove Toe in
Removed droop screws
Wheels and Tyres

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[Pierro]

Nice !!!

I Will try To do a rally car with my b64. Not so realistic because of the width 235mm, but it s amazing To run on trainings!!

[xfactor]

Go for it Pierro,

Show some pictures of it …..:)

[Pierro]

The hardest is to find good 235mm bodies and make them hold on the chassis. On our indoor carpet TT track with big jumps, the body brackets don t last a training....but it s amazing To see, the car moves like a RX rallycross!!!

[xfactor]

So to the main part.

ESCORT WRC Body. So the body came from L&L Models.

What you get in the box is,

ESCORT WRC Body
3D Printed Wing WRC & fixings
3D Printed Wing Mirrors & fixings
Window masks
Full decals including wind edging.

Like I have stated, Im very impressed with the quality and detail of the body. The body for me is correct around the bumpers front and rear and the bonnet vents really stand out. The front wings really pop out and the rear quarters also.... Looks stunning....:)

Ive seen some that just don't look right especially the rear bumper. I have tried to place the body on a dark surface to try and bring the shape out.

So here are the pictures of the Body.....

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[daz75]

Hope you going to do proper rally car colours :thumbsup:

[xfactor]

I am Dazza. Its going to be a proper WRC ESCORT.

Would I do anything different.....:D

[xfactor]

So after searching I found the correct colours required for the TAMIYA ESCORT WRC. TAMIYA have that many different types of paint for different surfaces and different paint codes its crazy. TS, PS, PC, LP, X, XF,...… etc,,,,,,,

I managed to trace what I needed for the WRC.

PS-4 Polycarbonate for the body
TS-15 Acrylic for the 3d wing and wing mirrors
TS-79 Clear coat semi gloss for the wing and mirrors
TAMIYA Light Grey Primer for wing mirrors and wing

Here are the cans to show what I will be using.....:)

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[Chrissy Boy]

The shell looks superb, can't wait to see what you come up with, i always liked the Repsol and Michelin one's aswell. :thumbsup:

[xfactor]

The shell looks superb, can't wait to see what you come up with, i always liked the Repsol and Michelin one's aswell. :thumbsup:

I have the REPSOL also ……….:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

I have done a little work today on the chassis.

Ive actually got 1/10 Alloy Brembo Callipers and drilled Discs for the chassis. I have fitted the passenger side, but still have the drivers side to fit.

I will get pictures up of what Ive done today....:)

[xfactor]

Check these bad boys out !!!

Brembo Discs and Callipers fitted. You will notice that the fronts are as life and much larger than the rears. They actually work as in turn through the calliper (not brake). So they could be left on to run/race with. I think they look stunning....:thumbsup:

Also anodised in TRF Blue, just by coincidence...….:D:D

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[Aire valley]

Body looks good..�� Not too sure about the wing, it was a "whale tail" wasn't it..?
And what colour scheme...can't wait..!

Ooer..missed a page there..!...those disc brakes are fantastic..��

[xfactor]

Hi Alan,

The Rally Im doing is the WRCs this had a different rear wing which can be seen in the pictures. One is the box art TAMIYA, the other is a real WRCs.

I have also included the real picture of the REPSOL with the same wing, but this did have a version with the whale tail.

With the road cars ESCORT COSWORTH, there was an option wing kit which removed the Whale tail and only had the boot spoiler. This actually gave approx. 5-10mph more than with the whale tail.....:) I had the Whale Tail though....

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[xfactor]

Brembo Discs and Callipers fitted all round now.

These were a nightmare to fit as they did not fit the hubs. I had to reamer the outer rear hub/steering arms bearing hole out to allow the callipers to fit front and rear. The rear hubs and steering arms then needed drilling to take a grub screw to lock the calliper in place and hold it secure. Then the disc was fitted.

All done know though and worth the struggle.....:thumbsup:

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[Chrissy Boy]

They look the absolute business!!:D

[Aire valley]

Interesting bit of Escort history there Mark, thank you..
I never realised that there were optional wings...probably because I couldn't afford a Cossie..!...I would have gone with the whale tail though..:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

Interesting bit of Escort history there Mark, thank you..
I never realised that there were optional wings...probably because I couldn't afford a Cossie..!...I would have gone with the whale tail though..:thumbsup:

Here you go Alan,

Ive found some of my old pictures out of some of my R.Ss back in the day. Heres my ESCORT COSWORTH LUX. Wish I still had it....:cry:

Ive taken a picture of the pictures...….:) Im actually sat in it for the picture....:lol: (I was living the dream then matey).

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[Aire valley]

Brilliant, nice photos..:thumbsup:...bet you wish you still had that..!
Best I got was an XR3i and a 3 litre Capri..!..loved them both..

[daz75]

Theres a cozzie in a garage near why I live. Been so tempted to go talk to him when I see him messing with it

[xfactor]

I started the body today. I decided what Im going to do with it. I cut to the lines other than the front bumper bottom. I left the extra and then trimmed it to allow for the little front lip. I then decided to cut/reamer holes in the little air intakes, then cut out completely the bottom grill and top grill. I will then metal mesh from the inside to give a real life look. Holes ready for the wing mirrors..

I have a alloy intercooler to fit in the bottom grill, so undecided as to either spray the grill black and leave the intercooler alloy, leave the mesh alloy and spray the intercooler black, or leave the grill off and just have the intercooler sticking through. I will see once I have the mesh.

I also plan to mesh the air intakes also. So here is the body cut out and ready for the next stage...… PAINT !!!!! :woot:

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[xfactor]

They look the absolute business!!:D

Cheers matey. Pain to fit but do look the part.....:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

Theres a cozzie in a garage near why I live. Been so tempted to go talk to him when I see him messing with it

Speak to him Dazza. Don't be afraid matey. Hes not a scooby owner..:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[xfactor]

With the body shell cut out and ready for masking then painting. I thought I would prep the WRC wing and paint that.

With it being 3d printed, it has very fine lines that I wanted to rub down and try and get rid of. I used 800 wet & dry to rub it down, then the MAGICAL BIT !!!

It wouldn't be a build if you didn't borrow something from the Mrs or Daughter without them knowing you had taken it.....:D Well its a nail file buffer type thing. Ive seen them both using them on there nails to very successful results of shineyness…. Just what I needed......:thumbsup::thumbsup:

So I went full on and robbed it...…...:lol::lol::lol:

I used this in-between coats of primer to buff up the primer and flatten the primer, and it really worked well...….

Here is the wing as it came from L&L Models and at the primer stage. Im now allowing to dry off over the 48hrs. Then I will paint it blue and repeat as above...…..:thumbsup::thumbsup:

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[xfactor]

Here is the Magical Tool I robbed from the Mrs to complete an Ultra Smooth and Ultra Shiny finish on the primer...…

You will notice there is 4 parts to the nail thing. The glittery part is the part that makes it shiny......:D:D:thumbsup:

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[Mattyb6]

It's looking good so far, I can't wait to see it finished, I like the brakes a lot.

[xfactor]

It's looking good so far, I can't wait to see it finished, I like the brakes a lot.

Thank you Matty...:)

A lot of work to do yet, but will be worth it, if all works out...….:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

I had the Intercooler delivered today from FORD :lol: for the WRCs Escort. Made of real Alloy (not plastic chromed).

Once I have the mesh I will decided if I paint the intercooler black and leave the mesh silver.

Or, Leave the intercooler Alloy and spray the mesh black. ( Im Swaying to this at the moment ).

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[Mattyb6]

Silver would possibly look better, as it might stand out more, but I suppose you could spray it once built. I nearly bought an escort wrc shell last week but they had sold out.

[xfactor]

Yes Matty,

That's what I thought. Have black mesh with the silver showing behind it. But like you say, once I have the body painted up I will be able to tell better...

The bodies did sell quickly, It was the same for the REPSOL & BASTOS WRCs shells. I had watched them for a while but all seemed to sell in one night....

Im hoping L&L models will be getting more in......:)

[xfactor]

So 2nd stage of the WRCs wing complete.

Painted in TS-15 Blue as stated by TAMIYA for this ESCORT WRCs. Its came out better than I thought and they do look better than the pictures.

Ive had a look at the drying/hardening time for this paint before the semi-gloss is applied and TAMIYA state 1 week...:woot:

So in one week I will semi gloss the wing..... This is too make sure that the drying time differences between the Blue and semi gloss do not crack the semi gloss as the two have different drying times......:thumbsup:

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[Aire valley]

All very nice, but let's see "your" nails....:lol:
And definitely leave the inter cooler alloy...!

[xfactor]

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Nails are lovely Alan.....:lol:

I will leave the intercooler silver....:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

Well had the cockpit turn up today. Driver and Co-driver. I had no idea how big this was :woot:

Although it will look good when completed. I will do a step by step build of heads and paint.

I have put the TB IV EVO by the side too show how big the cockpit is. It also includes decals for the dash, gear stick, steering wheel, sponge spacers, Velcro and heads......:thumbsup:

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[xfactor]

After checking the wing and giving it a polish with Pledge. Im happy with the finish and have not bothered to lacquer the wing, due to it not being used.

I have stickered the wing with the correct sponsor decals as per the original. FORD & VALVOLINE.

This will be ready for fitting, once the body comes out the body shop...;)

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[xfactor]

I have been working on the cockpit over the last 3 days and did not realise how much work is involved with these to get looking nice. Im almost there with the cockpit and will be showing pictures soon.

I have been working on the heads also and have 1 head left to finish. Again once complete I will post pictures...….:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

So just an up-date.

I have now completed the cockpit and heads. All is together. Im just waiting on the suit sponsors decals and helmet decals. As soon as these arrive I will fit and show the complete cockpit...….:thumbsup:

[Aire valley]

Can't wait..!....where are you getting those small decals from Mark..?

[xfactor]

Hi Alan,

I managed to find 2 sets on Ebay. I bid on both thinking I would win one, but won both.....:) Which has worked well as I have the REPSOL WRCs to do.

They are 1/24 size, so very tiny and Im thinking they are water slides....

[xfactor]

Cockpit Painted. Im just waiting on a 1/10 fire extinguisher to complete. It will fit in between driver and co-driver.

I searched for FORD rally drivers to see the suits but couldn't find any, so I went for the colours of the Rally Car Blue/White.

I have drawn on the co drivers pad an actual Rally Map, showing the stages with the dots.... The spare wheel is stickered up along with the tyre...…...:thumbsup:

The faces are the same, so tried to get two different faces... With the helmets, I filled the screw holes in the backs of the heads and smoothed to the shape of the head. Then painted.

Really happy how its turned out, but theres a lot of work in them...:) …..The first picture is how you receive the cockpit.....

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[Chrissy Boy]

As expected, absolutely fantastic! :D

[Aire valley]

The detail, as always, is fabulous Mark.....love it..well done.👏
Might have been better to do "pace notes" rather than map, and easier..!..😃

[xfactor]

As expected, absolutely fantastic! :D

Thank you matey.....:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

The detail, as always, is fabulous Mark.....love it..well done.👏
Might have been better to do "pace notes" rather than map, and easier..!..😃

Yes your right Alan, that could be for the REPSOL WRCs......:thumbsup:

Cheers matey....

[madonrc]

Looking good.

[xfactor]

Just thought I would up date. Im still waiting a couple of bits. Hopefully here soon. Then I can start the body.... I need to prep a couple of bits before painting.....

As soon as they are here I will post pictures...….:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

Had the bits turn up today that I was waiting for.

So first up,

The fire extinguisher turn up and fitted to the cockpit. I was going to fit it in between driver and co-driver but is slightly bigger than I thought, but is 1/10 in size. So fitted to rear of cockpit....:thumbsup:

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[xfactor]

Also the other parts came today that I needed to prep the body before painting.

For the body I was waiting the,

1. Exhaust
2. Window wipers
3. Shark fin aerial.

With these I can mark out and do the holes where needed, which with the body painted could of been a risk of making a mistake.

With the exhaust it looked too clean and crisp for a rally car, so I painted the inside of the tail pipe black to give it that run oil look.....

Exhaust as it came and after I painted it.....:thumbsup:

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[xfactor]

With the window wipers, I marked out and did the holes where needed. I also marked and did the hole for the exhaust and shark fin in the roof.

With these now complete, I can start masking and painting the body....

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[xfactor]

Wing Mirrors all complete with mirror finish decals. These were fiddley to say the least...….

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[Aire valley]

Very interesting Mark...it's all in the detail...👍

[xfactor]

Exactly Alan,

Detail is the main part of this. I have started the body and I have to say I have been putting the decals on now for almost 2 days and just have the passenger side to complete.

That will be the main part, then its down to my personal details and what I will adding.

If anyone is thinking of doing one of these here are some tips for you to gain a better finish. I must say I have painted many bodies from 1989 To today. All I had to do on this is 1 line each side the rear wings where is goes from the blue rear to white stripe. Then a decal matches and over laps to get a crisp line. So you don't need to be perfect as the decal makes the line as it will over lap the blue.

Well that's wrong, you need to be perfect as the blue comes through the white of the decal, not good. So you need to be bang on which is near impossible to do. So here is the tip.

I used white electrical tape under the white of the decal. This blocks the blue out to leave a perfect white join. Otherwise the blue shows through the white.

Rear Light decals. I was going to paint the lights in a clear orange and clear red but could only find plastic paint, then I thought maybe transparent orange and red. But in the end went with the rear light decals.

Tip, cut either horizontal at centre or cut vertical at the fold, so indicator. This means you will apply the light and indicator in 2 parts leaving a perfect flat light as thy crease trying to do in one.

I must say though, the quality of decals are fantastic, the fit of the decal and window edges are fantastic and the complete package is fantastic.

Im almost there with the decals, but I still have a lot to do so hopefully you will see the finished body by this Friday...…..:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

So just to let you all know.

The body shell is now finished. Ive just got to fit the cockpit and then mount. Im awaiting magnetic body mounts as I didn't want to put holes in the body and have body posts sticking through.

I have changed the plan slightly with the intercooler. Ive studied some of the real life WRCs and they don't have a mesh across the intercooler. So I have left this off. The intercoolers are either BLACK or Plain ALLOY. So Ive left it ALLOY.

I have meshed the top grille and painted that black with a FORD logo. I have fine line detailed ALL the lines that I feel were required.

Doors
Bonnet
Front grille
Rear boot
Front wings
Front lights
Bonnet catches

I have fitted,

Exhaust
Window wipers
Shark fin
Wing mirrors
Rear wing

Pictures coming shortly...…….:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

ESCORT WRCs Body complete. Just the cockpit to fit then mount. :)

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[Aire valley]

Well worth the wait..! As to be expected Mark , that is a beautiful job..👏
Fabulous detailing. How did you do the black lines and fit the exhaust?

[xfactor]

Alan,

The detail lines are KYOSHO 0.4mm detail tape. Its mega thin. It actually looks wider than it is.

The exhaust is fitted by making the hole via a body reamer until its a tight fit. The hole actually holds the exhaust. There is a bracket to fit it and I was going to use double sided tape, but there's no need.....:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

Driver & Co-Driver meet Car...…...…..:)

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[Chrissy Boy]

Flipping heck! i know it was expected but that really does look the business, well done mate, top stuff as always. :D

[Matisse]

holy crap that looks amazing

[xfactor]

Thank you for the kind words. :thumbsup:

It has taken a while to complete, longer than I expected, but there is a lot of detail I have done as well...….:)

I will mount the driver and co-driver and take some pictures later. Then its just a matter of mounting it for the final picture.

I have had on order some magnetic body mounts so I don't have to put holes in the body for the body posts. They were ordered nearly 9 weeks ago and still waiting, but its the situation at present so hopefully they will be here soon.

When they turn up it will be mounted...……….:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[xfactor]

Driver & Co-Driver get inside the WRCs...…….:thumbsup:

Only part left to complete is mount. Once body mounts are here, I will put the final pictures up.………..:thumbsup:

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[stuey]

Excellent build there :)

[xfactor]

Thank you Stuey…………...:thumbsup:

[Aire valley]

Looks absolutely fantastic now Mark, detailing is superb..👏..well done.
I've heard about the black line tape..must be a pig to get straight I presume.?
Be interested how you get on with the magnet mounts...

But..what's next..?..😂

[MHeadling]

Great work Mark, nice change from the buggy's

[xfactor]

Cheers Marko....……...:thumbsup:

[qatmix]

Absolutely stunning. Cannot wait to see that tearing up the dirt :)

[Aire valley]

Absolutely stunning. Cannot wait to see that tearing up the dirt :)

I doubt it will ever do that..!...😉

[daz75]

I doubt it will ever do that..!...😉

Only if the person he flogs it to does it :p

Another fine job :thumbsup:

[xfactor]

So finally,

The mounts have turned up, ordered on April 6th. Once Ive sorted them, I post final pictures......:thumbsup: