Latest Update - February 10, 2008

The Eyes Have It

Well, the artistic phase of this build is nearing its end. I've started getting some of the parts for RD-22's dome, and painting them up as I get them. It was pretty exciting the other day, when I got the radar eye painted up. Like before, I got so into it that I forgot to take pictures. Below, you can see Ardee with the eye in place. (Thanks to Keith at resinparts.com for the radar eye!)

As you see above, I also got the holoprojectors in place. Here is a picture from the top, showing all three. I also got the HPs from Keith at resinparts.com, each with a slightly different angle to the cone. I went with the static models, since I didn't want to worry about trying to move them around.

I also managed to wrap up work on the battery boxes. Keith managed to snag me a spare battery harness (the silver parts with the red panel) after I inadvertently recycled one a few months back.

Next time, I plan to get the battery boxes attached to the foot shells. I have already bought some twelve-inch braided steel pipes for the connectors, so I need to get the boxes mounted. I also have ordered some more dome parts, and have the status indicator lights wired up (thanks, Mike!).

Bob
February 10, 2008