DerthDeboblo Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 (edited) I'll start off by saying this: -Expect mistakes -Expect frustrating lengths of time between updates -Expect mediocre quality as I hone the "skills" I have With that out of the way, I know introduce you to my first (and soon to be most challenging ) project in a long time.....The Packin' Pacer. The story and idea behind this is built on another favorite line of cars from kids to adults alike......Hot Wheels. The Packin' Pacer is a Hot Wheels designed AMC Pacer wagon. Powered by what looks like a blown engine, it is a rear mounted setup. The header collectors exiting out where the rear hatch glass was. I've always loved this model from Hot Wheels, and AMC Pacers in general. So when I came across one on here from DrKerry, I jumped on it. This will be my first build of this scale I've ever taken on (I've normally only built box stock, and that was when I was a teen, 36 soon). I've never scratch built an entire chassis, which by all accounts I'm going to have to do. My basic plans so far are these.... -Blown Hemi sourced from some kit (AMT '70 Super Bee Pro Street most likely) -Full custom built frame (I need more Evergreen) Not much to go on huh? Yeah, like most things in life, I'll figure it out as I go. Thanks for looking, and feel free to drop any hints/tricks/criticisms/insults/etc. Edited March 27, 2016 by DerthDeboblo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VEGADETH Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 We all had to start at one point! Take your time and as the old saying goes , measure twice ,,cut once!! I'll be watching.Should be an interesting build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerthDeboblo Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Thanks! I'm sure that I'll be picking up a few of the R2 re-issues of this Pacer once they hit the shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Mike Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 We all had to start at one point! Take your time and as the old saying goes , measure twice ,,cut once!! I'll be watching.Should be an interesting build. I prefer the "Eyeball it, cut, cuss a lot, measure, cut it wrong again" method, it's so much more satisfying when you finally get it right! Ben, who care how long it takes, build for yourself above all, and every mistake you make will just make you a better builder in the long run. No matter what, finish it off, even if it isn't what you pictured in the first place. The biggest stumbling block to scratch-building and customizing is not finishing. Once you've got some success under your belt, whether it's right or not, you can move on to the next one with the confidence that you'll finish. And amazingly, the next one will be better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) I always went with the thought "Measure once, cut twice, glue thrice." Seems to not work for me.Just remember, it's not scratchbuilding till you draw blood!Enjoying the start of your build. Have fun and keep at it.Later- Edited March 28, 2016 by Modlbldr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Ben, this looks like a GREAT project. I just finished a Pacer wagon recently and had a blast with it. I'll be looking forward to seeing this come about. As far as the engineering goes, check out the MPC Hemi Hunter Dart kit. It might give you some insight on the rear engine thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 This would seem like a rather ambitious build, but some times its better to not know what you don't know and just jump in with both feet. This should be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Ya know the Doc will be watching!!!!!!! Best of luck with it, can't wait to see life come back into that old kit!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 As soon as I saw the thread title.....I was thinking a HW theme project!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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