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by westbatman
Sun Jul 09, 2017 8:29 am
Forum: Bat Crafts
Topic: Repaired and upgraded WhizzBang Shakespeare Bust
Replies: 13
Views: 9461

Re: Repaired and upgraded WhizzBang Shakespeare Bust

Thanks Jim and yes there is. The knotted cords are at the bottom directly inside the bust from where both cords exit. Lay the bust down on a thick pad of towels and I used a single edged razor blade to carefully separate the thin, black "fun foam" from the bottom of the base then you will ...
by westbatman
Wed Jul 05, 2017 4:51 am
Forum: Bat Crafts
Topic: Repaired and upgraded WhizzBang Shakespeare Bust
Replies: 13
Views: 9461

Re: Repaired and upgraded WhizzBang Shakespeare Bust

Thanks everyone. Chuck, I'm not sure what type of resin these are made of but they seem to be rotocast using two different resins. If you look at the broken pieces you can see a white outer "detail" layer and then a darker support layer. All of the ones that I have repaired had some pretty...
by westbatman
Mon Jul 03, 2017 9:53 am
Forum: Bat Crafts
Topic: Repaired and upgraded WhizzBang Shakespeare Bust
Replies: 13
Views: 9461

Repaired and upgraded WhizzBang Shakespeare Bust

I just thought I would share the latest repaired and upgraded WhizzBang Shakespeare bust that is almost complete for a client. It was originally sent just for a light and switch replacement but FedEx told us otherwise! You'll see pictures of the bust head as it arrived with the FedEX fragile handlin...
by westbatman
Wed Jun 14, 2017 4:59 pm
Forum: Bat Merchandise
Topic: Knob and dial to upgrade your Shakespeare bust
Replies: 28
Views: 15876

Re: Knob and dial to upgrade your Shakespeare bust

Chris,
Thanks, I knew that about lens fitting but this is as close as I can get and since the whizz-bang bust isn't exact, I'm not going to split hairs ... for now. 😜
Andy
by westbatman
Wed Jun 14, 2017 3:36 pm
Forum: Bat Merchandise
Topic: Knob and dial to upgrade your Shakespeare bust
Replies: 28
Views: 15876

Re: Knob and dial to upgrade your Shakespeare bust

And I just found the perfect light!
by westbatman
Tue May 30, 2017 1:06 pm
Forum: Bat Merchandise
Topic: Knob and dial to upgrade your Shakespeare bust
Replies: 28
Views: 15876

Re: Knob and dial to upgrade your Shakespeare bust

Greatlakes6, I was in no way trying to talk you out of this, you definitely want this knob and plate. It's spot on. You can easily use the pieces (if it breaks) to make a template on thick styrene that you can get at most hobby store and replace the neck piece. I've done it a lot and if I can do it,...
by westbatman
Wed May 24, 2017 6:31 am
Forum: Bat Merchandise
Topic: Knob and dial to upgrade your Shakespeare bust
Replies: 28
Views: 15876

Re: Knob and dial to upgrade your Shakespeare bust

Unfortunately, you will have to replace the "whizzbang" bust switch as it doesn't have a stem which the new "chicken head" knob needs to work. There is a lot of work involved. The whole neckpiece has to come out to get access to the wiring and switch. The original switch looks so...
by westbatman
Mon May 22, 2017 4:23 am
Forum: Bat Merchandise
Topic: Knob and dial to upgrade your Shakespeare bust
Replies: 28
Views: 15876

Re: Knob and dial to upgrade your Shakespeare bust

Just got mine, nice work!

Thanks.
Andy
by westbatman
Wed May 17, 2017 10:34 am
Forum: Bat Merchandise
Topic: MORE from the Bradford Exchange! You aren't gonna believe it!
Replies: 16
Views: 8458

Re: MORE from the Bradford Exchange! You aren't gonna believe it!

I don't understand why they can't/don't show artist sketches or digital renderings instead of slapping concepts stolen off the net. 😡
by westbatman
Tue Jan 24, 2017 7:46 pm
Forum: Bat Merchandise
Topic: Thick based Batphone for molding - SOLD!
Replies: 0
Views: 1260

Thick based Batphone for molding - SOLD!

I created this many years ago and just dug it out of the garage. My intent was to make a mold and offer kits for sale but I didn't and don't want to pursue it. I started with a basic phone and added a styrofoam "plug" to the bottom to thicken it up. I then puttied over the styrofoam and sa...
by westbatman
Mon Jan 02, 2017 4:44 pm
Forum: Bat Crafts
Topic: Cowl Display / Bust question
Replies: 14
Views: 7057

Re: Cowl Display / Bust question

A nice, inexpensive, well made display stand.
by westbatman
Sun Sep 11, 2016 5:44 am
Forum: Bat Merchandise
Topic: Just came across this: Hot Toys 1/6 Cesar Romero Joker
Replies: 32
Views: 15166

Re: Just came across this: Hot Toys 1/6 Cesar Romero Joker

Much better than Tweeterheads version. Can't wait for Pengy!

Andy
by westbatman
Mon Jun 06, 2016 6:57 pm
Forum: Bat Merchandise
Topic: Ken Davis cowls
Replies: 8
Views: 8960

Re: Ken Davis cowls

You can't compare anything to the Williams cowls, nothing comes close.

Andy
by westbatman
Thu May 19, 2016 4:23 am
Forum: Bat Crafts
Topic: Shakespeare's head dial plate....blu-ray
Replies: 6
Views: 3517

Re: Shakespeare's head dial plate....blu-ray

Alfred, you've done it again. I was real close with your help many years ago when I created my artwork for the dial plate.Now I can make a few tweaks and get accurate metal ones made! Thank you so much. I also have noticed that the light on the bust has changed as well. Your LIS picture has the same...
by westbatman
Mon Apr 18, 2016 5:24 am
Forum: Bat Merchandise
Topic: Black Leather The Bat Cowl! What might have been!
Replies: 49
Views: 30496

Re: Black Leather The Bat Cowl! What might have been!

Chuck and Lynn, I'm not sure what to write anymore when I see one of your new creations. I expect to see top quality, great research and meticulous attention to detail when it comes to replicating a costume piece but this is something different, something unique. This is your creation based off of t...