Harpo Posted July 26, 2018 Posted July 26, 2018 1977 AMC Pacer wagon, from the AMT kit. Vallejo white primer, Createx Iridescent green with gold mist, Createx Gloss Top Coat. Rear side windows filled with kit-supplied panels, smoothed with Deluxe Materials "Perfect Plastic Putty". My first experience with model putty (though I have done a lot of 1:1 body work), and my first attempt at high gloss on a model. I'm pleased with the overall results, but I know I can do better in the finish department. A Nesco dehydrator is on the way, we'll see how it goes on the next kit!
Miatatom Posted July 26, 2018 Posted July 26, 2018 That gloss looks good. I'd love to see it over black to see how much it really shines.
DumpyDan Posted July 26, 2018 Posted July 26, 2018 You should be pleased Garry it turned out really nice, Best looking Pacer I have ever seen.
espo Posted July 26, 2018 Posted July 26, 2018 I like the Panel idea. The paint finish has a deep rich look to it. Like NYLIBUD I was wondering about the tail gate / lift gate ?
Harpo Posted July 26, 2018 Author Posted July 26, 2018 4 hours ago, NYLIBUD said: The rear doors are interesting.How were they made? The side and rear window block-off panels are supplied with the kit. They require extensive putty make them flush; I got the sides done pretty well but not the back! In spite of the imperfections, I'm really pleased with the overall look of this car. Many thanks to all who have responded!
NYLIBUD Posted July 26, 2018 Posted July 26, 2018 It's Just a cool looking car.Great paint job..I mean you can only do so much to a Pacer.Its weird,I actually like the Pacer wagons,as strange as that is.
donb Posted July 26, 2018 Posted July 26, 2018 10 hours ago, crazyjim said: Pretty cool Pacer. I agree!
smhardesty Posted July 26, 2018 Posted July 26, 2018 Are those panels in all releases of that car? Seeing your build gave me a crazy urge to build a Pacer gasser, but I'd only want to do it to a wagon that had all the panels. If you're not sure about other releases, which one did you have? I think I'll go ahead and buy one for a future project.
Harpo Posted July 27, 2018 Author Posted July 27, 2018 2 hours ago, smhardesty said: Are those panels in all releases of that car? Seeing your build gave me a crazy urge to build a Pacer gasser, but I'd only want to do it to a wagon that had all the panels. If you're not sure about other releases, which one did you have? I think I'll go ahead and buy one for a future project. Kit number is AMT1008/12, I bought on Amazon: AMT 1008 1977 AMC Pacer Wagon The side and rear window panels are included but they fit rather badly, lots of putty required.
Harpo Posted July 27, 2018 Author Posted July 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Classicgas said: Very nice! Engine and chassis pics? Thank you!
smhardesty Posted July 27, 2018 Posted July 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Harpo said: Kit number is AMT1008/12, I bought on Amazon: AMT 1008 1977 AMC Pacer Wagon Thanks!
PARTSMARTY Posted July 27, 2018 Posted July 27, 2018 9 hours ago, NYLIBUD said: It's Just a cool looking car.Great paint job..I mean you can only do so much to a Pacer.Its weird,I actually like the Pacer wagons,as strange as that is. A woodgrained pacer wagon drag car-how cool !!!
TooOld Posted July 27, 2018 Posted July 27, 2018 Sharp little car ! Your trim work and paint detailing are excellent !
shoopdog Posted July 27, 2018 Posted July 27, 2018 Very well done, looks like I'll have to pick one of these up now.
webestang Posted July 28, 2018 Posted July 28, 2018 That's one nice Pacer! My family owned several AMC cars including my uncle with his Pacer wagon.......lots of memories!
smhardesty Posted July 28, 2018 Posted July 28, 2018 1 hour ago, webestang said: My family owned several AMC cars ......lots of memories! As did mine. We had an AMC dealer in my little home town. Started out as a Studebaker dealer, then added Rambler, eventually becoming a full fledged AMC dealer. My folks drove nothing but Ramblers and AMCs for a long while. I owned a Pacer for a while. The look of the thing intrigued me. The smoothness of the ride on the test drive sold me. The thing had a ton of interior space. My buddies called it my "pumpkin". Yeah, kind of looked like one. I would have been a whole lot prouder if I had owned a wagon that looked like your build, Garry. Each time I look at it I get closer to pulling the trigger on buying one. Really nice job! Adding the panels changes the whole look of the car.
Sixties Sam Posted July 29, 2018 Posted July 29, 2018 Looks good! Making it a panel truck is neat! Sam
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