dstone48 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Evening all, I haven't posted anything in ages but have recently got in to building cars... I've been building the Belkits RS1600 since November. I was way too cowardly to post a wip, sorry but tempting fate if you ask me. I named my build Project Walker as homage to the actor Paul Walker who sadly passed away in a car crash, one of the leads in The Fast and the Furious film franchise. Naming seems to work for me, especially one with an identity like this. This is my version of the Mk1 Ford RS1600 Escort from F&F6. Finished with Zeropaints Fast and Furious Blue and Hobby Design decals. The wheels are aftermarket from MotoBitz, a real find and I'm very happy with the final colour. It would be great if more aftermarket comes out for this kit, different colour decals, RS alloys, bib spoiler... Bucket seats came from a Ford Focus and I added a cross member to the rear roll cage. Wing mirrors came from a friend spares box. In 1990ish I was driving around in a Mk1 Daytona Yellow Mexico, lowered, Janspeed exhaust and bored out to 1760cc. I might have been a boy racer; probably why when I saw the Belkits kit I thought YES! Thanks also to Pink Floyd, Ozric Tentacles and Public Service Broadcasting all of whom helped me out no end along the way. Anyway here's Walker I hope you like him. Thanks for looking. 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC2012 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Gorgeous... Love the colour! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWC1968 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Cracking build and an excellent idea for the theme. Like it a lot. Dave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injidup Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Fabulous! Looks great with the wide gold wheels. Are you going to build a Porsche Carrera GT? I've recently started listening to Public Service Broadcasting after watching a BBC show about concept albums presented by Rick Wakeman. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Beautiful - a really great job there. Which Motobitz wheelset did you use? Nick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Really nice work, cracking Mk1! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) Excellent job all round, the colour combo is a stunner. Got to love the Elektron Minilites, they've come out a treat in gold. Re the side stripes, I"m looking into producing vinyl paint masks - easiest way for the modeller to do whatever colour they like, and the RS Ronal alloys may be coming to a kit near you soon! Edited March 15, 2017 by mbdesignart added comment 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4rky Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Corrr... That is making me tingle in strange places... Perfect Mk1. Brilliant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Superb, love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeKay Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Cracking job - well done Sir! BK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstone48 Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 Thanks for the responses guys, she was beginning to feel pretty special towards the end of assembly. Nick the wheels are 13" Elektron Minilite as Mark said. I learnt a lot on this build and hope to carry it onto the next. My next job is a commission, 1/1 scale replica of a teenage girls bedroom, pay is crap and it needs to be completed by Easter! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Lovely Escort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 That car looks fantastic. I can never decide if I like these or Jensen Interceptors more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I remember the 1:1 Mk I very well, so I can say that the proportions and details (and of course your execution) of your model are perfect! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Very nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnthedude Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 That is awesome in every way. Finnthedude. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Lovely build of a "proper" car 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Excellent work. I learnt to drive in an Escort, not an RS1600 mind you, but nostalgic none-the-less. Excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sennapod Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Lovely model.those flared wheel arches are beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Absolutely stunning,nothing less... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 How did I not see this on here. Great build. The paint looks great and those gold rims really are the part. Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Suds Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Great work, you've certainly done the RS1600 MkI in 1:1 scale proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Just brilliant 😊 brilliant car, went around Malta in one, 1.1, I have to admit, was a Mk 1, passed my test in a Mk 2, and used a RS 2000, for 6months, great cars, all had superb gearboxes and steering 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donsidedave Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Super rendition of the cracking original. Sits really well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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