[AlexisGaitanis]

For those who do not remeber it was this car:

Mine was not as good,it was scratched,bumpers were broken,windshield had turned yellow, so i stripped it and repainted it using decals from the decal box

To replace the yellowed windshield  i vacformed a new one using the old one as a mould.One thing leads to another,i 3dprinted  a new chassis.Gears and guide were also 3d printed in resin,motor pod in PETG

Looking for rims i found that the best compromise was the original rims and tyres.So i copied the originals, 3d printed rims in PETG ,inserts in resin and cast urethane tyres,


I 3d printed also the bumpers in resin
Finally i vacformed a cockpit.Here is the whole set

And the finished car

[rallyhub]

It is always a pleasure to see a topic about the Ford Escort.
You have put a lot of work into your car. Well done.

[Scuderia_Turini]

Nice one Alexis!   The C052 Escort is one of those truly classic Scalextric cars that is pretty much forgotten. It was a desirable car back in the day but we soon discovered the poor handling as these were produced in the era of banked-curves which needed the front axle to float.  (Easily fixed by installing an axle tube and reducing the length of the guide-flag mount).
If I recall correctly Scalextric identified these as the Ford Escort Special Build, referencing the Ford Advanced Vehicle Operations function.

Leo

[Kevan]

And sat on a 3DP setup plate 

[chappyman66]

Great work, Alexis....as always!

I love how "one thing leads to another" and suddenly you have basically rebuilt most of the car.   I find 3DP is addictive that way.

I am curious to know how the printed gears hold up for you with fast motors.....