Re: R2-D2 foam build.
I am using whatever designs I can find, Mainly going form the plans on the astromech site and the yahoo builders group, I am also using any ref pics I can find, The legs especialy are where I am going by overall dimensions and look rather then following any plans, because I need to use the foam in as big a pieces as possible to make sure the thing stays stable. As for the dome, Yeah I mist admit I have been losing sleep over that!. I was thinking of cheating and making an R4 style head, Because no way am I buying the ones people make, They are great, But I can not afford it. I know some people use those squirrel guards for bird feeders, and some have used huge bowls. I have done a few smaller domes with foam and so far nothing looks right. I am thinking maybe for the main top half of the dome using a bowl and then for the lower part using foam. Huge bowls should be easy to find around now becuase of halloween treats.