Batmobile

This is a Hot Wheels 1966 Batmobile that I have converted into a WWII era military vehicle.

I disassembled it, stripped the paint, primered  it and repainted it OD. 

I added decals circa 1943 or so.  Since Batman was a duly sworn officer of the law (at least in the 1966 TV series) I figured he would be a Military Police Officer and so the vehicle is marked as MP.

I painted many of the details not painted on the Hot Wheels, including the red dome light.  I used Tamiya Clear Red for that.

The rocket engine and the parachute packs, as well as head and tail lights got painted too.

I think it makes a pretty good military vehicle.

The angled pipes in the back are actually a mortar, so that's a nice military touch.

State Militia

 

In WWII the National Guard was Federalized and States had no self defense force left.

 Many governors worried that in the event of natural disaster, union or civil unrest, or invasion they would have no forces under their command.

So many states formed State Militia units that were no subject to Federal activation, and would only serve their State under the Commander of their Governor.

Naturally they were ill equipped and many States asked citizen volunteers to provide weapons, and even vehicles.