I have decided to build a full-size functioning astromech droid. This project will take years to complete, so for this spring, I am focusing on getting a functioning radar eye with a hidden camera and getting the dome to rotate via remote control.
But first I needed a dome. Having a tight budget, I decided to make one from papier-mâché. I used my mom’s 18-inch yoga ball as the form.
But she made me cover it in plastic wrap because she says she wants it back.
I used dilute Tacky Glue for the papier-mâché paste.
And I used regular newspaper stripes for the paper.
The first layer looks pretty darn good. I can see R2 hiding in there.
