Ugh.
I've been watching and rewatching the DVD.
I don't know about my wire idea now.
anyone have this on Blu-ray and could look?
Anyway, I've been working on the cover for the explosives today.
I started by making a paper template to mock it up.
Remove the chassis and interior, then trace around the opening to get the approximate size and shape. Cut the shape out and test fit
Once you have the shape you like, transfer over to ABS and cut out
2 with your X-acto knife
Shape the corners with an emery board or sandpaper
until you have these
Take one and draw a pattern similar to this on it
Then grind out the middle with your Dremel equipped with a sanding drum to get this
Clean up the edges with sandpaper .
Round all of the edges except the for the ends.
Place this piece on top of the other one
You'll need to cut the ends at roughly a 45 degree angle and cut a straight piece to fill in the gap
Sand the straight piece edges so they are also rounded.
Cut the straight piece at the same angle to make it fit the curved piece.
Glue the 3 pieces together.
Sand all of the edges so it looks like 1 piece.
DO NOT Fill the gaps on the 45 Degree angles
Primer and paint the same white (even though it's not the same color on the real car), let dry and install.
Not sure if we should glue it in, or use velcro, or just leave it loose.
Stay Tuned, We'll revisit the Lightning Rod and Key next.