1966 Batmobile

[Robiwon]

I took a break from some other projects last week to build up the new R2 '66 Batmobile. Mostly OOTB, but I added a few touches. I replaced the rear antenna with stretched sprue and kit supplied base. I also replaced the three chrome rocket tubes with new ones. These were made from aluminum tubing. They look much nicer than the kit supplied part. Other than a lot of BareMetal Foil and detail painting that's pretty much it. It was afun and relaxing build. It looks great next to my '89 Batmobile.

Enjoy the pics.

 

[robn1]

Nice! I didn't know these were out yet, I'll have to go get one.

 

[Robiwon]

Yes, they have been out for a few weeks now. This is the snap together kit. The full detail/glue together kit is still a month or so out.

 

[Chrisisall]

It practically screams for figures, being so nice & all.:thumbsup

 

[tek2graphics]

What a coincidence! My kids are watching The Batman Movie from the 60's right now! :lol
Nice model.

 

[Robiwon]

It practically screams for figures, being so nice & all.:thumbsup

The kit actually comes with prepainted, seated figures of Batman and Robin. I chose not to use them however.

 

[robn1]

Yes, they have been out for a few weeks now. This is the snap together kit. The full detail/glue together kit is still a month or so out.

Ah, OK, that's the one I'm waiting for. The details on yours look so good I thought it was the glue kit.

 

[Chrisisall]

The kit actually comes with prepainted, seated figures of Batman and Robin. I chose not to use them however.

But... atomic battery to power, turbines to speed.....

 

[Colin Droidmilk]

Great!

 

[cloudborn]

Cool...nice detailing!!

 

[JCByrdman]

Are the figures that come with it any good?
Or are they really goofy looking?

 

[Robiwon]

Are the figures that come with it any good?
Or are they really goofy looking?

IMO they are kinda goofy looking. They look more like a cartoon version than replicas of Adam West and Burt Ward. Plus, they don't fit very well.

Her it is with my AMT '89 Batmobile.

 

[vetteboy1982]

Very nice ! I have both of those plus the tumbler and batpod in 1/18 diecast...makes a great display !

 

[Robiwon]

Thanks. I have the 1/18 HotWheels '89 Batmobile as well. Never picked up the '66 though.

 

[Ray22]

I bought 3 of the 66' hotwheels Batmobile I just went nuts Lol, both your cars look nice.

 

[trekriffic]

Very nice build and I'll bet the alterations you made really added a lot to the overall look.

Nice '89 too. I have that kit as well but have yet to finish it after 5 years.

 

[Robiwon]

Thanks. The '89 is lighted as well. I'll throw up some pictures of it all lit up tonight.

 

[trekriffic]

Thanks. The '89 is lighted as well. I'll throw up some pictures of it all lit up tonight.

Yes! Please do! May inspire me to finish mine!:cool

 

[donc]

Very Very nice. I like how you kept the 89 wheels aluminum in color etc.....

 

[Robiwon]

Thanks guys. The '89 I applied a wash of Tamiys Smoke to the chrome parts to get that exotic metal look. Here are some pics of it all lit up.