David G.

Beautiful work! David G.

Wow! You have a lot of very good ideas and your build quality is superb. David G.

Very Cool! Lots of nice detail. David G.

The Tumbler is completed now and I'm working on the final photos but before I wrap up this thread there is one more building detail I'd like to share. When placing the left and right inner airfoil brackets, I was unable to find a way to put them in their proper locations without removing the left and right Upper Body Panels, parts 8 and 9 in the directions. Luckily, I had glued them in place with PVA so their removal was not too difficult. You can see how the right angle on the forward foot of the bracket tucks under the upper body panel. I was unable to work this bit under the panel without removing it. That certainly may be a result of my assembly work or an element of the engineering of the kit. Either way, if I had used CA to glue the upper body panels in place, I would have had to trim the angle on the bracket's foot in order to get it into the proper location. Thanks again to everyone who offered comments and advice. I do appreciate your support. David G.

Thank you for your comment Rusty. The construction design for the Tumbler is definitely outside-the-box and there was indeed a bit of a learning curve there. It's finished and I should be done working with the photos soon. I don't have a lighting kit for the for the DOJ Batmobile but I am shopping for one. I have yet to make a decision on how involved I want to get with it. I haven't built a lighted model and I would certainly like to some day. The DOJ Batmobile looks like it could be a good kit to start with. Though I certainly wouldn't mind having a 1/18 Catwoman (or a full size one for that matter), I have already started the 1/25 Batpod. There won't be a WIP thread for it as it's not any more involved than building an engine for a 1/25 automotive model. I'll just post the pics when it's done. Thanks again, David G.

Wow! That looks wild with the updated decals. The largest one in your set looks the most "right" to my eyes. Great job on your most recent one. David G.

It looks like you're going down the rabbit hole on this one and the hole just got deeper! I'll be along for the ride on this one. David G.

It's a bummer about the A-pillars breaking, a frustrating but not insurmountable set-back. You have so many other fine details going on with this one that it would almost be an insult to the build not to open the doors. I wish you the best of luck with the repair work. David G.

Beautiful Work! I've done a few "Nostalgia Builds" myself. It sure is a great feeling to go back and complete and/or conquer those fondly remembered kits of our younger days, isn't it? David G.

A clean, solid build. Great color combination. Nicely Done! David G.

Thank you Patrick, I'm glad you like it. Thanks Rusty, I appreciate your comment. If you're referring to this Batmobile... I already have one in my stash... with a Green Strawberry PE kit. But before I get on to that one, I have a Batpod I want to knock together first. Sort of a companion to the Tumbler. Also, there is an available lighting kit for the DOJ Batmobile. Hhmmm... Thanks, David G.

Looks great! You must be pleased to have this one so near completion. David G.

The level of detail you put in on this one and your engineering of the opening panels mind-blowing. David G.

Spectacular work, as always! I truly enjoy watching your builds come together. David G.

Just a couple of quick shots before I mount the airfoils. I did try to give the windows a gold tint with a quick spritz of acrylic gold paint. The paint did fog the windows just a bit but there wasn't going to be much of the interior visible through them anyway. I thought about installing some LED lighting for the interior but due to the construction style and my lack of skill assembling it, I didn't think I'd be able to close up all the light leaks anyway. And the foggy windows too... Thanks for looking and please feel free to leave a comment. David G.

Nicely detailed, well done! David G.

Nicely Done! David G.

Good call on both of them. Rescue doesn't always mean revision. Nicely done! David G.

Beautiful! That works on so many levels. David G.

Nicely Done! Beautiful color combination. David G.

Thanks Rusty. I agree. Even though many people may not consciously notice them, little details can add up to make a make a big difference in the appearance of a model. David G.

Beautifully Done! David G.

Gotta say, that is different. It looks like it should have sponsorship decals- and maybe a number along with a stripe or two. Thanks for the comment and the interesting take on the Tumbler. David G.

Clean and solid, well done! David G.

A detail painter's paradise! Well Done! David G.