Ford Escort XR-3

Bozzer
I'm glad I came across this, and from one of my favourite builders too
Back in the 90's I had an escort, just like this. It was my first decent car, and it cost me a lot of money. I remember going to the bank, for a loan, to buy it! I had to have an interview with the bank manager, before he approved the loan. Boy, how things have changed!
Anyway, I loved that car so much, that I found this exact kit, and built it while on vacation. It didn't last, because my boys were young and they liked it and used it as a toy. Skip forward 30 years and I go in search of the kit. I find the Revell version, and the AMT version! Only last week, did I actually get the correct colour for the car I owned, from the car spares store!
I think you know, what my next build is going to be 😉

Dominik Weitzer
i like your story 🙂
I didn't know the difference between the amt and revell kit. I think, they are not unboxed from amt to revell. all i see are different bumpers and LHD on the amt.
Thats interesting!

i had nearly similar story :-D
In the company where I did my training as a car mechanic, there was such an Escort XR3i for sale, which I wanted. Unfortunately, I was too young... and could not afford it. The escort was sold very quickly.

That's why I had to build it red. looking forward to your build. Bozzer

István Szücs
@Bozzer, please, share that build!

@Dominik, wonderful result!

Dominik Weitzer
Agreed Istvan - i would llike to see Bozzers build too 🙂 . i missed to make pictures.

Thank you 😉 much appreciated

Bozzer
Lol, you guys will get to see it, I promise.
I mainly hang out on here, these days, so my builds get shown here.
The AMT version is a curbside. I don't mind that, because of my passion for them. The Revell kits, have an engine/motor, and that I know all about! I was the local "go to" guy, for changing the timing belt. I had every variation of the car, apart from the RS. Truth is, I'd have another today!

Mr D
Nice 👍 good memories of these 😀.

Christian W
So cool to read of all that memories. Thank you for showing this beauty and unusual kit. Hopefully Boozers Escort will be in the row soon 😉

Bozzer
Well, you might get to see it, before you think?
Body is in primer, a few bits to attend to, top coat tested and it's close 🙂
I can only do a little, each night, but weekend should get a lot of progress.

Bob Hall
There's a ride I haven't seen in a mad minute ! Awesome as ever D !

Dominik Weitzer
Thank you Bob , Mr.D 🙂

thought, i have to change the photos for better ones.

Bozzer
Dom, do you know why the Revell Kamai kit, is so rare? I just assumed that it was a European version?