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[[File:Robot Mold Example.jpg|500px|none]]
[[File:Robot Mold Example.jpg|500px|none]]
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I drew several shapes in Inkscape that would compose the features of the tie fighter. These shapes would be cut out of a scrap piece of vinyl 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 of a scrap piece of vinyl on the vinyl cutter and act as a mask while spray painting later in the process.
[[File:Tie Fighter Inkscape Decals.png|1000px|none]]
[[File:Tie Fighter Inkscape Decals.png|1000px|none]]
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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.
[[File:Vinyl Apply Stage 1.jpg|1000px|none]]
[[File:Vinyl Apply Stage 1.jpg|1000px|none]]
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Further along in the vinyl application... I applied painter's tape on top of the vinyl around the tie fighter's cockpit. The goal here is to have the windows of the cockpit be see-through after spray painting.
[[File:Vinyl Apply Stage 2.jpg|1000px|none]]
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