The FORD Escort – What ever comes my way

AFX FORD Escort Slotcar Custom h0 | Alan Mann Nürburgring 1968

Many of the model race cars made over the years share a common dilemma, they were lingering in a box or drawer some times for years. It seems that at times a certain make catches attention. In the time span from researching to finalisation the projects evolves and new aspects and other cars divert attention. It is not unusual that bodies, that were almost ready for painting and detailing, find themselves desperately awaiting the final touches.

FORD Escort Alan Mann Nürburgring 1968 Slot Car AFX Tomy Faller

Slot Car FORD ESCORT I TC - ADAC Tourenwagen GP Nürburgring 1968 #36
Team: Alan Mann Racing, Drivers: Frank Gardner, Dieter Glemser

The FORD Escort always appeared on the screen while researching others cars. The significant design with the two-colour paint scheme in silver and blue or gold and red was especially appealing. Knowing how tricky it can become to paint along a bodyline the idea was postponed several times.

Alan Mann Racing FORD ESCORT Nürburgring Custom Slotcar

Slot Car Custom FORD ESCORT I TC - 500 km Nürburgring 1968 #3
Team: Ford Alan Mann (D), Driver: Hubert Hahne

Eventually two Ford Escort from the 500 km Nürburgring 1968 were chosen and transformed into a Slot car. Basis was the Aurora AFX Escort. The procedure was the same as with many others before. Stripping the paint, applying basecoat and paint. Decals were individually designed and printed for the models. Clear coat protects the artwork and give the final touch. Rims on the AFX Magnatraction chassis received individual touches to resemble the original.

Alan Mann Racing FORD Escort Custom Slotcars

Some earlier Custom AFX FORD Escort

Prior to these two examples some phantasy liveries were designed for the Ford Escort representing popular sponsors of the period. The beautiful red, white and gold of the GOLD LEAF TEAM LOTUS was adapted as well as the ROTHMANs dark blue with the red, white and striping. SHELL wrapped the car in bold yellow with some red accents.

AFX FORD Escort Custom Slot Car GOLD LEAF FORD LOTUS

AFX FORD Escort Custom Slot Car ROTHMANs

Slot Car Custom AFX FORD Escort ROTHMANs

Slot Car AFX FORD Escort Custom Slot Car SHELL

As it has become difficult to find more AFX Escorts for a decent price there is no need to worry about any other ideas that would distract from current projects. Even though some interesting examples came up looking for an idea for the last Escort. The look of these Escorts could be adapted to a LANCIA HP 1600. This is another car that will get more attention in the near future.