Help with 89 AMT/ERTL Batmobile

[Jimmer]

I recently found the 1989 AMT/ERTL Batmobile kit at a local used book store. Paid $7.50 and was ecstatic until I got home to find that it was missing the two rear tires. All other parts and instructions are there.

If anyone has this kit do you possibly know where I may find a kit that has tires the size of the two I am missing?

Thanks,
Jim

 

[Automaton]

Round 2 have recently reissued this so you might be able to order replacements direct from them if you can't find a donor kit. EDIT: here's their missing parts form for newly purchased models - not sure about their policy of replacing parts that are otherwise lost/mangled/etc:

http://www.round2models.com/replacement/

 

[Jimmer]

Thanks Automaton,

I'll check with them.

 

[Automaton]

Thanks Automaton,

I'll check with them.

Just noticed what I thought was a fee for parts is actually a 'shipping fee'... Hmmm... Good luck. It's a nice kit - just picked one up myself. Let me know if you want me to measure the back tires.

 

[Jimmer]

Just noticed what I thought was a fee for parts is actually a 'shipping fee'... Hmmm... Good luck. It's a nice kit - just picked one up myself. Let me know if you want me to measure the back tires.

I didn't notice that either until you pointed it out. If you get a chance to measure the back tires that would be great, hopefully I can find a replacement locally with the measurements.

Thanks,
Jim

 

[Robiwon]

Sent you a PM.

 

[Jimmer]

If anyone still has the '89 AMT/ERTL Batmobile and has time, could you possible measure the rear tires for me (height & width)? I thought I had found a set but turns out they were from wrong kit.

If I can get the measurements I'm hoping to kitbash from another model. I know I can get close by measuring rear fender well, but I'd like to be exact if possible.

Thanks

 

[rbeach84]

Jimmer, let me know if you still need those measurements (figured Robiwon or Automaton had gotten 'em for you already...?)

R/ Robert

 

[rbeach84]

Also, just found this on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMT-1-25-19...451486?hash=item5b1cfe4b9e:g:97YAAOSwHQ9WVMzM

Just in case you might want to get another one... ;^)

R/ Robert

 

[kruleworld]

amt 89 batmobile rear tire
outside diameter: 33mm
inside diameter: 17mm
outer width: 19mm
tread width: 17mm

 

[Jimmer]

Thanks for the info, guys. Sorry for delay in response, been out of town.

 

[Robiwon]

Good news Jimmer! I found a pair. A pair of rear tires that is. The only thing is one has a hole in the bottom and the inside wall. Both easily hidden. They were for hidden wires on an old build I did.