THe Jason's 60's Batarang Commission

I was asked to make a 60's "Sidekick" batarang for a member of this forum. This is what I've done so far...

I like to make the base of most of my batarangs aluminum. Aluminum is cheap, light, and easy to work with... and the fan boy in me likes the fact that the batarang is metal.

So I cut the overall shape out of 6061-T6 Aluminum 0.125 inches thick. I use a scroll saw.

The cut out aluminum blank...


Then I sculpted the raised areas with epoxy putty. After that I sanded it to do some clean up and shaping...

The sculpted prop


To smooth out seams and strengthen and seal the bond between the putty and aluminum I brush and epoxy coat over the whole prop.

The sealed prop


The next step is to prime it and see how we did, more sanding may be needed after priming as priming tends to make the defects stand out.

Take a look and let me know what you think!!!!!

Pretty slick. We don't see enough 60s batman stuff and I like that it's metal.

Thank you very much. I think it's coming along well. More pictures soon!!!

Tonight's progress... The batarang primed and ready for painting. I think it's showing a lot of promise. Take a look and let me know what you think!!!!!

Primed Batarang

The person who commissioned this want a Batgirl sidekick Batarang. The only differnce between Batgirls batarang and Robins is the color. Batgirl's is purple to match her costume.

The painting is done, I just need to clear coat it. Take a look and let me know what you think!!!

The batarang is finally complete!! I coated the prop with a flat clear coat. I chose flat so that when the do the photoshoot there will be less glare. Take a look and let me know what you think!!!