510-escort [GENUINE • Method]

To make the hybrid beast handle, he custom-fabricated a suspension setup that combined the best of both worlds. He utilized the precise front-end geometry of a track-focused 510 and paired it with a heavy-duty, linked live-axle rear end inspired directly by Group 4 rally Escorts, built to take a beating on gravel and tarmac alike.

He started with the unmistakable, boxy silhouette of a 1971 Datsun 510 two-door sedan. He stripped it down to the bare metal, stitch-welding the chassis for maximum rigidity. But instead of sourcing the traditional Nissan L-series engine, Leo imported a high-revving, twin-cam Ford Cosworth power unit—the legendary heart that powered the most aggressive European rally Escorts of the late 70s. 510-escort

Leo had spent his youth divided between two obsession-worthy automotive cultures. His father was a die-hard Datsun fanatic who swore by the lightweight, boxy agility of the legendary Japanese Datsun 510. His mother, an expatriate from the UK, filled his head with stories of the roaring, sideways-sliding B-road dominance of the Mk1 and Mk2 Ford Escort rally cars. To make the hybrid beast handle, he custom-fabricated

510-escort [GENUINE • Method]

by David James

Building a full IK rig is a complicated process if you're new to rigging. This tutorial blends together several rigging techniques to create a feature rich rig, using HumanIK to do the heavy lifting. On top of this we create custom controls, letting you get the best of both worlds. We also cover dynamic wires with nHair.