discussion We found a classic

[colin m]

The finished build, hopefully something close to the style of one of Ron's pieces.
The scene is a garden, that has seen better times, where, many years ago, someone started to dismantle a Mk1 Ford Escort Mexico. But like so many restorations, life got in the way and it was never completed. So here, we discovered the car, half hidden under a tarp' on bricks in a semi dismantled state, waiting to be rescued. And judging by the current prices people are paying for Escorts, it wouldn't be long before this car would be rescued.
But of course, no Ron tribute would be complete without an effort to create a bit of water. You might notice an abandoned pond, in the old forgotten garden. The PVA isn't the best 'thing' to represent water and I'm still waiting for it to dry !

 

[PaulTRose]

That's brilliant

In that state that mk1 will soon get snapped up

 

[Jim R]

That is superb. Many of the photos could be mistaken for the real thing. A fine tribute to Ron.

 

[flyjoe180]

Brilliant finish Colin, another lovely Ron-style scene. The pond looks good. In particular I like the effect you have achieved on the block wall.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Great idea, great job , right up Ron's alley.

 

[Geoffers]

Very nicely done Colin

Geoff.

 

[yak face]

Excellent stuff colin , a proper ron style dio! Love the mucky matt finish on the shell and all the assorted bits surrounding it . Somebody will come along and rescue it soon I’m certain , top work mate , cheers tony

 

[colin m]

Many of the photos could be mistaken for the real thing

Cheers Jim. That did happen with a non modeler friend, and his wife.

I like the effect you have achieved on the block wall.

Thanks Joe. Plain old Polyfilla, with the detail added whilst it was still wet.

I joke about the cost of Escorts these days. The below was mine, many years ago, sold before the prices went up like a rocket.

 

[colin m]

Love the mucky matt finish on the shel

Cheers Tony, that was quite a satisfying part of the build. It meant I could search the web for real 'barn find' cars. Some of them got me thinking about what to do when I retire !

 

[Tim Marlow]

Excellent work Colin. Totally believable scene.