BAT-GAUGE PROP

[rsaffle]

S1E2 "Smack in the Middle"
BAT-GAUGE PROP

Here is my version of the Bat-Gauge prop. I've seen others make this prop, but I haven't seen anyone that has the switch on the bottom correct. I looked through video images, and you could never really see the switch area clearly, so most people just show a raised knob. One day browsing old pictures online, I found an image of a 1960's belt buckle that illustrated the prop better than any picture. It is strange that a commercially sold kids belt buckle would model itself from a little used prop but there it was. I also noted the buckle has four bats instead of the two shown on the actual prop, but I did find an old black and white image showing various props designed for the show and the Bat Gauge prop shown had four bats.

btw, this post shows me I need a better cell phone camera because all of my fancy Photoshop effects can't make my actual pics look good. I will work on that too. lol

[AndyFish]

Very cool. I like the belt clasp too.

[BiffPow]

Bat-Guage reading: Baterrific!

Someday you’re going to have to share a list of all the different props you have made (perhaps including a price list, if we DM you).

By the way, Randy, the red light with the chrome trim panel lens: is that an original piece of equipment or did you 3-D print that as well? I’ve been looking for red and green ones to use on the gossip phone.

[rsaffle]

[quote=BiffPow post_id=92855 time=1767746106
By the way, Randy, the red light with the chrome trim panel lens: is that an original piece of equipment or did you 3-D print that as well? I’ve been looking for red and green ones to use on the gossip phone.
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I bought the lenses off Amazon some time ago. I actually think it was for my Gossip Phone. Lol
I bought red, clear and maybe green.
The washer was printed and finishe with a chrome paint pen. I cut up a clear package for the lens on this prop. I found an area that had a slight radius to it and that ended up being my favorite part.

[BiffPow]

I see. Great looking.

Funny that you picked them up for your Gossip Phone, as well.

[rsaffle]

I see. Great looking.

Funny that you picked them up for your Gossip Phone, as well.

Here is what I bought on Amazon.

VCC (Visual Communications Company) 25P-326R PLC T-2 9/16-27 Round Transparent, Red Dome (Pack of 10)
Brand: VCC (VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)

[BiffPow]

Thanks! Appreciate the info!

[rsaffle]

I found the picture of the prop version with the four bats that the belt buckle mimicked.

[BiffPow]

I found the picture of the prop version with the four bats that the belt buckle mimicked.

Amazing!

[Chuck Williams]

So THAT'S what that buckle is supposed to be!
I had no clue !
Great work on the replica and thank you for solving the mystery!