Make a life sized Batmobile Tumbler and Batman themed Halloween display

Step 8 Frame

Once the wheels were in place, the rest of the structure was built around them.  I used 1-1/2" pvc pipes because the thinner pvc was too flexible and it was still relatively inexpensive.  (Cost for all the pvc pipes and fittings needed for the whole project was over $100.) 

I laid out the frame by estimating where the panels would need to attach to the car while keeping the structure minimal.  I also had to leave room to open the driver's side door in the future.  Foam was taped to the pipes where they touched the car.  Black ropes were used to secure the frame to the car with the rear door jam as the main attachment point.   After assembled, I removed the frame from the car and glued segments together with pvc cement, but later ended up bolting the joints to make it stronger.  More photos were taped to the car for reference. 

The rear hatch was tied down slightly to match the look of the rear wings on the original.  I had to be careful not to poke my eye out when I walked around the car.

Note- At this point, it's four weeks until Halloween.