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How to build The Bat from MDC 1/24 Vintage Blast from the Past NOS Body Only Auc

$ 13.19

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: New
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Scale: 1/24
  • Brand: MDC The Bat "Body Only"
  • Color: black
  • Age Level: 4-7
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Model: The Bat
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Type: Body
  • Year: 1960s

    Description

    How to build The Bat by MDC
    I have the black MDC  Bat body (for sale in this offering),
    then I bought a clear body (lexan) from Booth Bodies, trimmed it to get the clear canopy, used a Booth Interior and mounted on any chassis of your choice.
    NOTE: The body (black) is the only item for sale in this offering.  The car is just for viewing and not for sale.
    Below is info on this rare vintage car. MDC "The Bat"
    The MDC company advertised this model in 1966, but while a few prototypes were produced in various forms, it was never issued to the public.
    The chassis was a "skeleton" cast in magnesium, a material familiar to MDC. The Mabuchi FT16D motor sat on its side, allowing smaller gears and smaller wheels. The body was made of injected black or red plastic (both colors are known to exist), but there was a major issue to begin with: the molded holes in the body did not match those cast and tapped in the chassis! Ooops. It also appears that the clear cockpit mold and that of the front valance were never completed. Prototypes shown in period pictures were likely all made from a vacuum formed body of the "Bat", that was available to the public but is somewhat scarce today. "Info INFO FROM LOS ANGELES SLOT CAR MUSEUM"
    My Dad owned a Hobby Shop that closed in the early 1970's, and he kept some of the more interesting slot cars and accessories from that era.  The items I am listing are in most cases, near new or gently used.  I have taken many pictures to show every angle and have tried to describe all features and/or flaws to the best of my ability.  Please email with any questions specific to something I may have missed. Please check my other listings as I will be selling many cars, accessories and track in all three scales-- HO, 1/32nd, and 1/24th.
    If you don't see the car or part you are looking for, please email me.  If I have it, I will list it for you.  Many of the items in my inventory  are  NEW OLD STOCK.
    These items come from a non-smoking environment.
    Please look carefully at the pictures. We do out best to accurately describe each item, condition of the item and any defects.
    What you see in the picture is what you are bidding on.
    "SOLD AS IS, AS PICTURED"
    If you have any questions regarding shipping or the item, please email us BEFORE you bid or buy.
    The Shipping/Handling Fee, includes our cost for packaging materials, postage and Delivery Confirmation, but NOT insurance.
    Fees shown are for USA Delivery ONLY. All Payments must be through PAYPAL.
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    Regarding Shipping Fees for all Non USA winners:  Because Ebay does not let us put in shipping fees for all countries,  the shipping fee you see on our listing is an average and NOT the correct fee for your country.  Some countries are much lower and some are higher.  Please email us for your correct shipping fee BEFORE you pay.
    PLEASE NOTE:  If we over-estimate the shipping fee we always refund the overage back to you.
    THANKS FOR LOOKING AND HAPPY SHOPPING!