Customizing the McFarlane Batmobile

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Now if only McFarlane would do the Batplane as seen in the 60s comics... based on McDonnnell's F-4b Phantom II! Talk about a HUGE toy!
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I just noticed I missed painting the top on the fire extinguisher so I painted it silver today
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Subtle small modification to the bat cycle exhaust pipes before and after
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Subtle small modification to the bat cycle
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Robin’s sidecar before and after shots.
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Nice unique touches add an air of authenticity. Did you see John Pennyworth's photo with the Speedometer?
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I'm toying with the idea of modifying the steering wheel. Here's a phot shop but I dunno if I like how this will turn out?I REALLY don't want to cut that steering wheel.
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The more I look at the Mcfarlane Batmobile steering wheel, the more I'm thinking I may have to cut it and I'm just afraid because it can't be undone. Compared to 4 other batmobiles that I have the more they all look so different and lack details as well.
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I keep messing around the steering wheel without wanting to cut it trying to make it look better then stock Mcfarlane wheel
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I think this is better WITH OUT cutting the steering wheel but IF I did cut the wheel I'd remove the black part. How does this look? Better then stock or worse?
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Here's a photo shop IF I cut the wheel which is better?
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Bottom without the inner ring.
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I agree, but I’m guessing that steering wheel will not hold up if the inner ring is removed. I wonder if you could cast it. You might even be able to cast it out of aluminum.
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I'll take a look at mine and see if its possible to 3d print a more accurate one.
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