Rider Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Another small update. The next step is to fill and shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Like the improvements you are making here Curtis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Just came across this project. Your doing some fine and interesting work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Miller Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Wow this is a kickass project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Glad your back at the table, how are you feeling are you over the winter? Man that looking good, looks like you have been inspired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbird McMonte Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I love this! I never really cared much for the movie Batmobile... till now!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 In a forum full of interest for muscle cars, hot rod, street rod, customs etc I want to say thanks for the expressed interest in this WIP, I truly appreciate it. . The roof has been chopped, and a couple more style hues added, pictures to follow later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 9 hours ago, DumpyDan said: Glad your back at the table, how are you feeling are you over the winter? Man that looking good, looks like you have been inspired. Thanks Dan, all is well and glad to be back at the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 I am tossing around the idea of scribing out door panels as you can just barely see from rough lines drawn on. Along with chopping the top I also racked it out to follow the line angle of the cockpit roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Such Huge improvements. Deserve extra added details, such as LED lighting. This would add even more flair to cap off all these great body mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, my80malibu said: Such Huge improvements. Deserve extra added details, such as LED lighting. This would add even more flair to cap off all these great body mods. Thanks dude. I was thinking the same. I won't be detailing the cockpit but will be shading the window so I was thinking back lighting and perhaps in behind the side grills, all in an orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Rider said: Thanks dude. I was thinking the same. I won't be detailing the cockpit but will be shading the window so I was thinking back lighting and perhaps in behind the side grills, all in an orange. That would be cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share Posted June 9, 2019 The chassis plate alignment and fit is pretty bad on this kit. The body sits WAY TOO high, and the wheels don't line up properly in the wheel openings, they also sit too far forward on the front and too far back on the rear. The front inner wheel well on the left side is exposed. The saw made quick work of the needed trimmings. Pretty easy to see all the added/changed bits in white styrene. I decided not to scribe door panel lines, not worth the effort. I am thinking about carving out the rear uprights and turn the four vains into two. In my eye the four sections on the uprights look more like a fish fin then a bat wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 This is WILD, very very creative modifications - you have a great eye for this stuff! Really nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) On 2019-06-09 at 10:43 AM, CabDriver said: This is WILD, very very creative modifications - you have a great eye for this stuff! Really nicely done! Thanks a ton Jim. Carving out of the fins is complete, probally will need some more finish sanding after the filller primer is sprayed on. I have also been considering adding a sharp lip/edge on the upper part of the entire body running out from the tapered wing edge. Although I am not convinced the effort is worth the reward. I have been trying to figure out the most efficient method of achieving this. So far everything I have though of leads to large amount of time filling and sanding styrene backing forms. In a final attempt at an idea I am going to try this triangle shaped rod, perhaps I can adapt one of these sizes to suit the need with minimal sanding/filling repeat many many times. All comments welcomed, good or bad, I like to hear what people think. Edited June 18, 2019 by Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 A quick update. I was successful in adding on the fender/body lip extensions. I ended up used 2.5mm triangle rod. Once the glue sets I can get to shaping, filling and fine tuning the look. Thanks for looking in. All comments welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Love it. The changes really make a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Keeps getting better and better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 12 hours ago, bobthehobbyguy said: Love it. The changes really make a big difference. Thanks Bob. I find it fascinating how a small change can make a big impact, good or bad. 8 hours ago, slusher said: Keeps getting better and better! Thanks Carl, the trick now is to not get caught up in this too much and start going backwards. I have a few more mods then it should be ready to start the paint prep. After studying the pictures I can see the back side of the fins need the smaller sections lengthened. In their current state they look too short and stubby in relation to the new configuration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) I always thought the front was too narrow, your extensions give the design better balance. Coming along nicely. Edited June 19, 2019 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 18 minutes ago, afx said: I always thought the front was too narrow, your extensions give the design better balance. Coming along nicely. Thanks for the interest, and comments JC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 On 2019-06-04 at 2:41 PM, cobraman said: Just came across this project. Your doing some fine and interesting work . Thank you. On 2019-06-04 at 3:04 PM, Brandon Miller said: Wow this is a kickass project. Thanks for the interest and comments. On 2019-06-05 at 11:13 AM, Superbird McMonte said: I love this! I never really cared much for the movie Batmobile... till now!? Thanks! You and I are on the same page then. I hope this continues to be eye appealing. I always hated the movie car too, it looked so WRONG and toy like and unfinished in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 My least favourite of all the Batmobiles, too cartoon-y for my tastes. But your work is outstanding. Definitely looking like the best build of this kit I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Just found this... definitely awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Amazing work so far, I admire your creativity and dedication. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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