If this is the oribinal Bat Copter, where are the batwings on the under carrige / landing gear?
Batman.815
November 5, 2008 at 4:38 pm
I also wanted to add after leaving message, where is the bat cowl silhouette on the bottom of the passeger / cocpit bubble?
admin
November 5, 2008 at 5:04 pm
This is the actual Bell helicopter that was used as the Batcopter on screen. Much like the original batmobile – lots of the design elements were added by the Fox art department and could not be used on an actual flight vehicle. The bat face silhouette for example is undoubtedly a visibility issue for the pilot and the bat-wings are a clear violation of current FAA laws. You could get away with a lot more for a film in 1966 than you can in an actual passenger vehicle today, apparently. :)
BEATLEPAUL
November 6, 2008 at 11:40 am
Scott!!!Amazing my friend!
You should have worn an Adam West Cowl!!!
Thanks for posting!
Batman.815
November 5, 2008 at 4:33 pmIf this is the oribinal Bat Copter, where are the batwings on the under carrige / landing gear?
Batman.815
November 5, 2008 at 4:38 pmI also wanted to add after leaving message, where is the bat cowl silhouette on the bottom of the passeger / cocpit bubble?
admin
November 5, 2008 at 5:04 pmThis is the actual Bell helicopter that was used as the Batcopter on screen. Much like the original batmobile – lots of the design elements were added by the Fox art department and could not be used on an actual flight vehicle. The bat face silhouette for example is undoubtedly a visibility issue for the pilot and the bat-wings are a clear violation of current FAA laws. You could get away with a lot more for a film in 1966 than you can in an actual passenger vehicle today, apparently. :)
BEATLEPAUL
November 6, 2008 at 11:40 amScott!!!Amazing my friend!
You should have worn an Adam West Cowl!!!
Thanks for posting!
High Regards,
Beatlepaul
admin
November 11, 2008 at 11:16 pmMark, where’ve you been?! Welcome back buddy.