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The following image shows the mold I used to attempt the shape of Darth Vader's tie fighter. I used the dome-shaped 3D print mold in conjunction with a scrap piece of wood that I cut in half and modified in the wood shop. Notice that after vacuum forming, the plastic did not draw down all the way between the dome and the two wood pieces.

The following image shows the mold I used to attempt the shape of Darth Vader's tie fighter. I used the dome-shaped 3D print mold in conjunction with a scrap piece of wood that I cut in half and modified in the wood shop. Notice that after vacuum forming, the plastic did not draw down all the way between the dome and the two wood pieces.

[[File:Robot Mold Example.jpg|500px|none]]

[[File:Robot Mold Example.jpg|500px|none]]

 

I drew several shapes in Inkscape that would compose the features of the tie fighter. These shapes would be cut out on the vinyl cutter and act as a mask during spray painting later in the process.

I drew several shapes in Inkscape that would compose the features of the tie fighter. These shapes would be cut out on the vinyl cutter and act as a mask during spray painting later in the process.

[[File:Tie Fighter Inkscape Decals.png|800px|none]]

[[File:Tie Fighter Inkscape Decals.png|800px|none]]

 

After cutting away the excess plastic and smoothing the edges of the shell, I began applying the vinyl pieces to the inside of the shell.

After cutting away the excess plastic and smoothing the edges of the shell, I began applying the vinyl pieces to the inside of the shell.