Customizing the McFarlane Batmobile
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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.
Be sure to read the Board Rules as well before posting for the first time.
Thank you!
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Re: Customizing the McFarlane Batmobile
Just wrapping up some odds and ends.
Used the chrome pen on the beacon and the red paint on the arch side lights. Also the Bat Turn handle got some love.
Needs a little cleanup, and my black paint is dried up, so I have to by some more and touch up the outer rim
Direction finder 1st coat, and new black on steering wheel The Bat hubs for now. Add some chrome trim around
Used the chrome pen on the beacon and the red paint on the arch side lights. Also the Bat Turn handle got some love.
Needs a little cleanup, and my black paint is dried up, so I have to by some more and touch up the outer rim
Direction finder 1st coat, and new black on steering wheel The Bat hubs for now. Add some chrome trim around
Some days you just can't get rid of a ... SHARK!
Re: Customizing the McFarlane Batmobile
What a great upgrade, Lou! Wish McTodd would have cared more...
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Re: Customizing the McFarlane Batmobile
Incredible difference your hard work has made on this! The chrome takes it to the next level for me.
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Re: Customizing the McFarlane Batmobile
Lookin' good.
Barnabas Collins
Barnabas Collins
Re: Customizing the McFarlane Batmobile
1st pass at fixed flame
The opening is 1/2” so I need a bigger bulb. This is about 8mm (vs 12.5mm opening) Added some chrome to the fins and lip
The opening is 1/2” so I need a bigger bulb. This is about 8mm (vs 12.5mm opening) Added some chrome to the fins and lip
Some days you just can't get rid of a ... SHARK!
Re: Customizing the McFarlane Batmobile
This is incredibly helpful. I need to do this too!
I'm a fan of Batman 1966 and other Batman movies too
Re: Customizing the McFarlane Batmobile
NOTE: 1/6 ultimate Batmobile by Jazzinc
This picture reminded me the rear was not finished
I just did some more to the rear turbine.
The rear lip is red, and the space between the fins and the body is black
This picture reminded me the rear was not finished
I just did some more to the rear turbine.
The rear lip is red, and the space between the fins and the body is black
Some days you just can't get rid of a ... SHARK!
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Re: Customizing the McFarlane Batmobile
That's the kind of add-on flame piece I want for my McFarlane Batmobile. I've looked at various hobby/craft shops and no success yet.
Barnabas Collins
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You would need to sculpt it, make a mold, the pour in a clear compound, maybe dye it wit a drop or two of red/orange, harden it, and pop it out of the mold
The real modeling/sculpting folks can do this pretty easily. People like me need to repurpose stuff.
One idea is to take a bulb like this as a starting point and ... Just screw it in
Another option
http://athomewithnicole.blogspot.com/20 ... ights.html
The real modeling/sculpting folks can do this pretty easily. People like me need to repurpose stuff.
One idea is to take a bulb like this as a starting point and ... Just screw it in
Another option
http://athomewithnicole.blogspot.com/20 ... ights.html
Some days you just can't get rid of a ... SHARK!
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Re: Customizing the McFarlane Batmobile
Hi. Saw this video on youtube where a guy added a Lego flame piece onto his The Batman Batmobile (2022). Not sure of the size of this diecast toy, but it might work for the McFarlane Batmobile. The Lego flame piece is available on ebay. One listing said the piece is 2.5". One seller had it for $1.49 (plus shipping) and another ten pieces for $5 (plus shipping).
Barnabas Collins
Barnabas Collins
Re: Customizing the McFarlane Batmobile
The challenge is the 12 mm or 1/2” exhaust diameter. That flame looks awesome
Here’s another option Or this
Here’s another option Or this
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Re: Customizing the McFarlane Batmobile
That second flame piece looks good.
Barnabas Collins
Barnabas Collins
Re: Customizing the McFarlane Batmobile
I ordered both the LEGO version and the long flame. https://www.ebay.com/itm/164966048405
The dot is great if you have a kid, because you can scale it to fit in the hole.
I need to clean this up a bit, but more show accurate with the red ring.
The dot is great if you have a kid, because you can scale it to fit in the hole.
I need to clean this up a bit, but more show accurate with the red ring.
Some days you just can't get rid of a ... SHARK!