(11-05-2012) Periscope arrives

It's been a long time since I updated my blog, but R2 is still progressing.  Most of the dome work is done, but I do have a few more holes to cut in the inner dome and that always makes me nervous.

The center foot is all assembled and the outer feet have been shipped.  I still need ankles, but then R2 will be able to stand. 

I also ordered R2's test paint last week.  I ordered a powder coat gun and some different powder paints to try to match the look of R2.  I'm looking to find a cheap kitchen stove or toaster oven to cook the parts and do some testing.  I've always wanted to try powder coating and R2 is going to be my first try.  Getting some blue on the dome will really make it look like R2, but the all aluminum look is really cool too.

Last but not least, the new periscope arrived last night.  It was quite a complicated piece to assemble, but it looks great and it will be a great addition to the dome when the time comes.