Nice review! Two things on '89 release dates: the extra details were first added to the AMT/Ertl kit in '92 as part of its rerelease for "Returns," and the Aoshima 1/32 kit was first released in '98.
Spencer, thanks very much for the clarification! When I was doing research I found so many contradictory sources I didn’t know who to believe. Your builds are superb BTW, hope you’re pleased with them being showcased.
@@scaleicons I know how you feel, there are so many contradictory notes out there it can be impossible to sort them all out. I only know for sure on those two because I happened to have both (I still have the Returns car, the 1/32 Aoshima was sold off several years ago). Thank you, and I do appreciate it!
Great job on this is a great series of videos your doing. I'm looking forward to the next one and hope you've got ideas for more model history topics. More people should be watching. I'm going to blab around about it.
Wade, thanks very much…and especially thanks for sharing! I’m a new channel and I have tons of ideas…my only limitation right now is free time. It’s hard to research, write, record, and edit with a full time job. But I’ve got no plans to stop, and hope to have the conclusion to my batmobile series up by the end of this month at the latest. Thanks again for your support and stay tuned!
So much enjoyed these videos. Just waiting on the “The Batman” mobile to be released as I’ve got all the others. Very informative and loving your work.👍
Cheers, Iain! Thanks for your kind words! I’ll be tackling “The Batman” in part 3 of this series. I’m hoping to have it online by mid-April (assuming the real world doesn’t interfere!).
I built the ‘89 kit when it first released in the UK - or at least as soon as I could get hold of it! I have another one in the stash, as well as the mail-away cocoon. I built the 1:35 Bandai ‘89 in 2005, and it’s a gorgeous kit. Thanks for these brilliant videos!
Cheers, mate! I too built the 89 as soon as I could…a much better kit than I expected, and it still holds up! Although that original is long gone, I have an unbuilt repop in the stash. Thanks for the kind words!
It does have a lovely, gothic, comic-booky design. Up until the Nolan films, it was my favourite design…but my personal preference is for clanky and grounded, which is why my tastes currently run to the Tumbler and the muscle car/tank from The Batman. Thanks for writing!
I did build the AMT 1989 Batmobile, by far my favourite. I'm surprised we don't see more models of the newest Batmobile, only the 1/35 Bandai one as far as I know. I want a 1/25 version...
I built the AMT 1989 Batmobile when it was first released…I have very fond memories of that kit, and am thinking of looking for a re-pop. I built the Batman Forever kit as well in 95…another great kit, my only let down was that the hubcaps weren’t molded in clear styrene. Then again, I don’t think lighting was as much of a factor in 95 as it seems to be now. I too wish there was a 1/25 kit for the new movie.
The 89 is my favorite of all the batmobiles. I have the 2015 kit and the new Bandai kit. The 95 is one I can do with out, always hated that one. The 97 is the car I dislike almost as much as the 95. I like to pretend the Schumacher films never happened
The 89 is a great design…and it used to be my favourite. But as I’ve gotten older I’ve gravitated to the more grounded designs from the dark knight trilogy and The Batman. I’m not a fan of the over-designed Schumacher designs either.
I might be wrong but I think the PowRracer Batmobile on the right at 4:37 is one that I built! It’s actually very similar to a Tamiya 4WD car built for track racing. The gold bumper wheels are used to guide the car during a race. I haven’t raced mine. It’s in the closet somewhere.
Love these model kit histories!
Thanks very much, I’m so glad you enjoyed this video! Are there any other model kits you’d like me to take a look at in the future?
Another excellent informative video. Very well done!
Cheers!
I'm loving these videos I can't wait for the next part.
Thanks very much! I’m glad you’re enjoying the vids!
Well done! I once built the 1966 Batmobile, I think it turned out great. Can't wait for the next video!
Thanks very much, John, I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I hope to have the concluding part up in about 2 weeks!
Bring on part 3 i love these!
It coming! Hopefully in about two weeks, depending on how my “day job” goes…
Nice review! Two things on '89 release dates: the extra details were first added to the AMT/Ertl kit in '92 as part of its rerelease for "Returns," and the Aoshima 1/32 kit was first released in '98.
Spencer, thanks very much for the clarification! When I was doing research I found so many contradictory sources I didn’t know who to believe. Your builds are superb BTW, hope you’re pleased with them being showcased.
@@scaleicons I know how you feel, there are so many contradictory notes out there it can be impossible to sort them all out. I only know for sure on those two because I happened to have both (I still have the Returns car, the 1/32 Aoshima was sold off several years ago). Thank you, and I do appreciate it!
Great job on this is a great series of videos your doing. I'm looking forward to the next one and hope you've got ideas for more model history topics. More people should be watching. I'm going to blab around about it.
Wade, thanks very much…and especially thanks for sharing! I’m a new channel and I have tons of ideas…my only limitation right now is free time. It’s hard to research, write, record, and edit with a full time job. But I’ve got no plans to stop, and hope to have the conclusion to my batmobile series up by the end of this month at the latest. Thanks again for your support and stay tuned!
The Jet Engine detail part was added for the 1992 release of the Burton Batmobile.
Interesting! I built the original 89 release and wasn’t sure when this part was added. Thanks!
So much enjoyed these videos. Just waiting on the “The Batman” mobile to be released as I’ve got all the others. Very informative and loving your work.👍
Cheers, Iain! Thanks for your kind words! I’ll be tackling “The Batman” in part 3 of this series. I’m hoping to have it online by mid-April (assuming the real world doesn’t interfere!).
I built the ‘89 kit when it first released in the UK - or at least as soon as I could get hold of it! I have another one in the stash, as well as the mail-away cocoon. I built the 1:35 Bandai ‘89 in 2005, and it’s a gorgeous kit.
Thanks for these brilliant videos!
Cheers, mate! I too built the 89 as soon as I could…a much better kit than I expected, and it still holds up! Although that original is long gone, I have an unbuilt repop in the stash. Thanks for the kind words!
The 1989 design is the best of this lot. The TV Batmobile still rocks.
It does have a lovely, gothic, comic-booky design. Up until the Nolan films, it was my favourite design…but my personal preference is for clanky and grounded, which is why my tastes currently run to the Tumbler and the muscle car/tank from The Batman. Thanks for writing!
I did build the AMT 1989 Batmobile, by far my favourite. I'm surprised we don't see more models of the newest Batmobile, only the 1/35 Bandai one as far as I know. I want a 1/25 version...
I built the AMT 1989 Batmobile when it was first released…I have very fond memories of that kit, and am thinking of looking for a re-pop. I built the Batman Forever kit as well in 95…another great kit, my only let down was that the hubcaps weren’t molded in clear styrene. Then again, I don’t think lighting was as much of a factor in 95 as it seems to be now. I too wish there was a 1/25 kit for the new movie.
so 1/35 is smaller, right? How much smaller is it?
@@mariedalton104 Yeah, quite smaller. Just google model car scale comparison to get a feel for it
Once again a Great video.
Thank you very much, and thanks for your support!
The 89 is my favorite of all the batmobiles. I have the 2015 kit and the new Bandai kit. The 95 is one I can do with out, always hated that one. The 97 is the car I dislike almost as much as the 95. I like to pretend the Schumacher films never happened
The 89 is a great design…and it used to be my favourite. But as I’ve gotten older I’ve gravitated to the more grounded designs from the dark knight trilogy and The Batman. I’m not a fan of the over-designed Schumacher designs either.
I might be wrong but I think the PowRracer Batmobile on the right at 4:37 is one that I built! It’s actually very similar to a Tamiya 4WD car built for track racing. The gold bumper wheels are used to guide the car during a race. I haven’t raced mine. It’s in the closet somewhere.
Very cool! I don’t recall where I found the image online, and there was no credit. It could very well be yours!
Whens part 3 coming? I love this series!
I started editing it today…I’m hoping GM to have it up in about 2 weeks.
Wow, well researched 👍
Thank you Margaret! You are quickly becoming my #1 fan! Thanks for your support and viewership!
I dont know where he finds the info but im glad he does!
🖖😎👍Very cool and impressive indeed.
Thanks!