I then decided to take off the upper curve, to be replaced with a longer piece. Then I realised that I had used the lower curve template! The upper curve is larger because the dome has a different angle.
The dome boxes being prepped for bonding |
I positioned the dome top plate onto the hardboard and also the second upper curve. Managed to fit it all onto the one sheet. Then started to cut all the pieces out.
And then fitted the new upper curves into place.....
The curve still wouldn't keep it's shape, so I had to add the extra 'support' pieces. |
Before fitting the 'upper' supports, the gaps show the curve is not keeping it's shape |
Wood filler also applied |
After reading and following this post over on the Astromech.net forum R5-D4 option for my R2.0 build, I went looking for 'spy holes' for doors. Most were quiet expensive, well the larger ones were, i.e. 180 degree vision x3 off = nearly £15. But eventually I found some on Ebay, total £4.79.
R5's Dome Eyes |
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