My immediate thought on the AWD is given the difference in tire sizes, getting the ratios perfect will be next to impossible.
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My immediate thought on the AWD is given the difference in tire sizes, getting the ratios perfect will be next to impossible.
Littlemuseum
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This is really amazing passion at work here!
Littlemuseum
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This is passion for creativity at it's best!
AnEddieNunn
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Well the Batmobile I'm planning on building isn't the Tim Burton version but from The Animated Series. The tire size is the same on both ends but the rear axle is slightly wider so I need to figure out how problematic that is going to be. But if AWD is unrealistic and too much of a pain in the ass to manage I'll break down and go for a RWD engine which will certainly expand my horizons in terms of a donor car. Most of the V8 AWD cars I found on eBay were mostly Audi's and Lincoln Continentals. Not terrible cars to start with but if you're trying to go for a faux supercar Lincoln isn't the best bet.
Oh! Would love to see that come to reality!!!! Please post on the RPF what you decide to do!
AnEddieNunn
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I will. Right now I'm just planning and designing the hell out of it. It will be quite a long while before any real headway happens I think. I've seen one other example of the animated Batmobile physically built but it was more or less a go-kart cause it was a bit smaller and also the canopy is far from accurate. My plan - to scale, fully functioning, accurate replica. Right now the gap I'm trying to fill is where to mount the engine, the drive train, where to put the gas tank, and whether or not it's cheaper/easier to use carbon fiber or fiberglass.
closet batfan
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I just read in Batman Automobilia magazine that the 89 had "over 70 coats of acrylic paint". That seems a little excessive to me, can anyone confirm this?
Matt, you may be painting for some time.
Matt, you may be painting for some time.
AnEddieNunn
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I can't say that sounds 100% true. But on The Dark Knight Rises Blu-ray there's an hour long documentary about the history of the Batmobile, and when they get to the '89 model one of the guys who built it said they used a glossy paint from Japan that would look black but have a purple sheen to it. If any acrylic paint was used it was probably on the dash and some of the exterior components on the side but 70 coats does seem a bit overzealous.
hikarub
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LOL! That, and there was the fact that Kim Bassinger had to remove her shoes that one time she had to get out of the car 'cos she'd scratch the paint otherwise. Apparently, using that paint from Japan left a finish that was pretty easy to scuff...
I hope Matt left enough room in the canopy for the Bat-ears!! :lol
AnEddieNunn
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Or a slightly lower profile cowl. Keaton had to wear a cowl with shorter ears when getting in and out of the Batmobile because it was that narrow.
The shell is up on horses again. Bo and I are working on figuring out how to make an internal support structure to keep the shell stable, and to mount it to the frame.
greylocke
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Strap iron bent to fit on the inside of the shell? Similar to how some of the funny cars bodies are mounted.
hikarub
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Matt: "Bo, I'm not gonna lie, I was feeling pretty nervous about this ride-height thing but now I'm feeling pretty good. Are you feeling pretty good?"
Bo: "...I'll let you know when we're done."
LOL! :lol
But Matt, sitting up there the whole thing looks just awesome! Shame about that one wheel well, but hopefully it's something that can be fixed pretty easily. How does one go about adjusting something like that anyway?
Bo: "...I'll let you know when we're done."
LOL! :lol
But Matt, sitting up there the whole thing looks just awesome! Shame about that one wheel well, but hopefully it's something that can be fixed pretty easily. How does one go about adjusting something like that anyway?
My plan will be to cut out the existing wheel well, then resize the hole, then fiberglass it back in. The good news is, I'll make a video of the entire thing, so don't sweat it if that doesn't make any sense! lol
Glad to be sharing the project, Fuzzual! Still a long way to go, but progress nontheless!
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