Corgi Toys Batmobile Restoration
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Costume making, prop building and other '66 Bat-related arts and crafts. Great place for info and helpful tips. Proudly display your latest creation. Please keep it '66 Batman related otherwise it will be moved to OFF-TOPIC.
(NO SOLICITATION). If you're looking to BUY or SELL something, go to the MERCHANDISE SECTION. Even if you're trying to assemble a costume by buying or acquiring different crafted items rather than constructing or customizing them yourself, then it belongs in the MERCHANDISE SECTION. Don't even ask somebody if they're planning on selling something within this section.
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- SaintsPreserveUs
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Corgi Toys Batmobile Restoration
Picked up a beat up 1st issue 1966 Corgi Toys Batmobile on eBay recently. Tires (tyres) were crumbling, windshields were cracked, front suspension broken, chain slasher not working, antenna gone. Also... Someone had attempted to repaint it at some point. Here is the before picture....
Begorra!
- SaintsPreserveUs
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Re: Corgi Toys Batmobile Restoration
So I did research and stumbled on two really good resources on the web... Free information on Corgi batmobiles and details for DIY restoration at http://www.batmobile.free.fr. Restoration part supplier Steve Flowers in the UK. (I think he must be near Londinium). http://www.model-supplies.co.uk.
I must say the restoration was fun and not too difficult to do. I opted to restore to the original flat black version.
Here it is...
I must say the restoration was fun and not too difficult to do. I opted to restore to the original flat black version.
Here it is...
Begorra!
Re: Corgi Toys Batmobile Restoration
Looks great. I've had one to restore for years, but never seem to find the time. I think I want to add the red stripes too. Maybe this Christmas...
Some days you just can't get rid of a ... SHARK!
- burkestudio
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Re: Corgi Toys Batmobile Restoration
Great job!
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