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Post by FMW on Jul 2, 2011 11:06:45 GMT -8
Looking at the kit, I discovered that the dull red stripes had already been clearcoated and that was as good as they were going to get. Then, looking at the photo reference web page, I saw that the first TV Batmobile DID have dull red stripes. Maybe they used the same reference page. Now I just have to match the color for the exhaust port stripe. The photo of the painted chassis below represents a week's worth of work for me. Am I slow? You betcha!  FMW |
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Post by FMW on Jul 12, 2011 13:01:18 GMT -8
Here's stage 2 of the Batmobile build - the interior parts painted, detailed, and decaled. I didn't use the funky red labels for all the controls. I figured the world's greatest detective could remember that stuff. The decal sheet includes duplicates of all of the decals except the license plates (choice of 3) and the Bat Radar screen. Since the screen consists of a black circle with a tiny white line that becomes visible at about 250% enlargement, I just painted it flat black. The only detail parts I've added are a coiled phone cord and the door handles.   I'll post more when I actually put the interior together. FMW |
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Post by marty on Jul 12, 2011 13:47:21 GMT -8
Looking very nice!!! And see there you had nothing to worry about me getting mine done before you. I haven't even opened mine yet!! LOL
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Post by FMW on Jul 12, 2011 16:02:32 GMT -8
Do not underestimate the slowness of a master sloth. It took me five years (really) to build the Bier Wagon. If I hadn't gotten a subtle nudge from Danno, my Batmobile wouldn't be open, either.
FMW
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Post by darkrapid on Jul 12, 2011 19:04:58 GMT -8
That is not slow. I just finished a Sox & Martin Cuda that I started in 88! Now I'm trying to finish a 95 Viper that I started in 96.
That Batmobile kit is impresive, I may have to get one. Nice job!!
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Post by FMW on Jul 12, 2011 19:09:19 GMT -8
I owe a lot to the 1966 Batmobile web page at: www.1966batmobile.com/It's got super photos and a lot of other information. Anyone that builds the kit should visit the page first. FMW |
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Post by FMW on Jul 18, 2011 11:39:08 GMT -8
Here' the latest stuff, with the interior assembled and the exterior detail pieces painted. I took the model to the Saturday's (July) Moonlight Modelers meeting. To reiterate the most-asked question: No, I didn't gloss coat the body. Mine don't turn out that good. It comes out of the box that way. Really.   FMW |
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Post by FMW on Jul 21, 2011 10:51:29 GMT -8
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Post by davewilly on Jul 21, 2011 11:16:41 GMT -8
looks pretty nice for a snap kit Cant wait for the glue version
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Post by Danno on Jul 21, 2011 14:39:16 GMT -8
Nice!! 
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Post by Louie on Jul 22, 2011 16:37:14 GMT -8
Really nice work I like it. Great job!!!!! Louie
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Post by marty on Jul 22, 2011 16:40:18 GMT -8
Ok that looks so good, that I'm going to have to open mine and start building it!!!!
Nice Job!!!!!
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Post by plastickits on Jul 23, 2011 17:31:17 GMT -8
Cool can't wait to get mine!! PK
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