Weekend Workshop: Embrace the Force with this full-size replica of BB-8

directions posted to Instructables, Sheppard (or 1truedrum according to his username) comprehensively details all the materials, tools, or otherwise needed to put together your own prop droid. To help you get started, we’ve laid out the complete supply list required for construction. We also recommend printing off drawings of the design of BB-8’s body (similar to the above picture) and creating stencils to use while prepping for the painting steps. While cutting or drawing the designs by hand is an alternative, you’ll likely achieve a cleaner looking final product by using stencils. Here’s everything you’ll need before starting:

Tools:

• Heat gun
• Tape measure
• Box knife
• Ruler

Materials:

• Contact cement
• Wood glue
• Spot putty
• Sandable primer
• 1/2-inch Plastazote foam (2 feet worth)
• 1/2-inch EVA foam (3 feet worth)
• Clear plastic ornament ball (1)
• PVC foamboard (1-foot worth)
• Black spray paint
• Large marble (1)
• Automotive masking tape

With the necessary tools and materials at the ready, it’s now time to start building your very own replica BB-8 droid. Just follow Sheppard’s comprehensive Instructables walkthrough, and before long you’ll be the proud owner of one of the most sought-after movie props in recent history. Happy building!

The full instructions on how to build the 1:1 replica BB-8 can be found here.

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