1966 Batmobile Progress Report (Episodes 45–48) | Fanhome 1:8 vs LEGO Batmobile 76328 | 4-Week Recap

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Greetings, BAT fans, and welcome back to BrickScale Studio. In today’s 1966 Batmobile Progress Report, I’m recapping the last four build episodes (45–48) in our side-by-side comparison: Fanhome 1:8 Classic TV Series Batmobile vs the LEGO Batman: The Classic TV Series Batmobile (76328).

These progress report videos happen every four episodes, so if you missed anything over the last month, this is the perfect catch-up before we roll into the next build.

#### Recap (Episodes 45–48)

LEGO build highlights:

- Added the siren, windows, lights, and the rear “missile launcher” tubes

- Started and finished the fins, then attached them

- Began the next section that will eventually mount into the body

Fanhome (scale model) highlights:

- Installed a major frame section and connected components

- Added lock mechanisms and attached a large body section

- Installed exhaust stacks (often called “missile launchers” in the show), plus the trunk lid

- Started the door build with hinges, paneling, and latch/handle details

#### Build totals (to date)

- Fanhome (1:8 scale model): 423 steps, 536 parts

- LEGO (76328): 702 steps, 1,715 parts

At this pace, it still feels like the LEGO build might finish before the scale model, and that is totally fine.

#### Missile launchers vs exhaust pipes (quick note)

You will hear me call the three rear-deck tubes “rocket launchers” or “missile launchers.” The Fanhome instructions refer to them as “exhaust stacks,” but after doing some research, they line up more with the TV series anti-theft system (smoke/fireworks, and sometimes missiles/rockets). If you know something different, drop a comment below.

#### What’s coming next

- Next Saturday’s build: circling back to Issues 93 and 94, then we continue with 99 and 100

- Titanic build video on Thursday (lots of windows coming up)

- March 17: LEGO Creel House (Stranger Things) review (minor spoiler warning if you are not caught up)

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### Playlist + Links

Batmobile Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMKzu4xIFSBXMGDFYRfue_5yKMM6jarR7

Fanhome Batmobile (1:8):

https://www.fanhome.com/us/movie-series/batmobile

LEGO Batmobile (76328):

https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/batman-the-classic-tv-series-batmobile-76328