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Building the radar eye

Paper template test fit on dome

Paper template test fit on dome for sizing

Template glued to aluminum flashing and cut out

Template glued to aluminum flashing and cut out

Aluminum bent and held with tape

Aluminum bent and held with tape on dome


JB Weld brand epoxy applied to the seams

JB Weld brand epoxy applied to the seams

The hole for the radar lense is cut

The hole for the radar lense is cut

Rough aluminum radar eye taped to the dome for fun

Rough aluminum radar eye taped to the dome for fun


Bondo applied to even  out the surface and sharpen the corners

Bondo applied to even out the surface and sharpen the corners

Primer applied to see where more filler is needed

Primer applied to see where more filler is needed

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