Lichtbringer
Master Member
Sweet skins. 
Mine (at least the inner ones) are still away at the guy who makes my frame.
Mine (at least the inner ones) are still away at the guy who makes my frame.
ANH R2-D2 Build (Weathered CS:R spec)
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matty matt
Sr Member
Yeah, these skins are really nice. The cuts are beautiful. I'm glad I got them now because now I can tell that my frame is a little wonky in the utility arm area. Everywhere else is a perfect fit.
matty matt
Sr Member
PSI's and holoprojectors are now mounted in the dome. I got a really nice PSI mounting kit from ia-parts with lenses and everything.
What's nice about these (among other things) is the machined aluminum recess that sets the lens back a little. This was a detail I didn't want to skip. I was going to try to make something but I'm glad these were available.
What's nice about these (among other things) is the machined aluminum recess that sets the lens back a little. This was a detail I didn't want to skip. I was going to try to make something but I'm glad these were available.
looking good matt! wha clips did you use to hold the HP inside the dome in order to clear the PSI mount?
matty matt
Sr Member
I just used the same mirror clips as I did on the front logics. The PSI mount just clears the HP servo mount. There's no way a PVC coupling would have fit there, which I would have been stuck with if I didn't get the ia-parts kit.
matty matt
Sr Member
Still have to mount the skins properly but I've started to pop out some panels. They fit the frame very nicely. I've been working on the legs as well. They will require a lot of love.
that is a excellent question, what is your plan Matt?! i am always changing my mind about what im going to do when the time comes. though i dont like being able to see the small mounting screws on the sides, it does make it a lot easier to remove the skins for upgrades or maintenance.
On my first droid,
I used screws on the inner skins straight the frame and then glued the outer skins over the screws. No removal. No maintenance. I started building a second droid and am looking to improve on this method.
matty matt
Sr Member
I'm screwing them on with small screws on the sides. I don't mind seeing the screws and I'd like to be able to remove the skins if I have to. I'm going to install threaded inserts in the frame so I can use machine screws. Probably 4-40 size. Hopefully it works out well.
KrangPrime
Master Member
that's a great looking dome finish...
How did you get your PSI light red/blue to be a clear image?
With mine, you can clearly see each individual bulb.
i really am toying around with doing a second R2......
although i know i'm crazy fo thinking it.
How did you get your PSI light red/blue to be a clear image?
With mine, you can clearly see each individual bulb.
i really am toying around with doing a second R2......
although i know i'm crazy fo thinking it.
Awesome work. Very cool to see R2 taking shape.
You make this look so easy...
Sean
You make this look so easy...
Sean
KrangPrime
Master Member
once you get into it, it really is easy.
The toughest part is NOT making any mistakes once you figure out what you are supposed to do, if you are trying for the un damaged, perfectionist look.
KrangPrime
Master Member
matty matt
Sr Member
I don't know if I would agree about this being easy. There's plenty of cursing going on in my basement! LOL! You guys don't get to see that!
Seriously though, the degree of difficulty is not very high, but the number of parts and amount of work is just staggering. I'm working with wood, metal, resin, plastic,fiberglass, paint, electronics and so on. This is taking all of my skills.
Seriously though, the degree of difficulty is not very high, but the number of parts and amount of work is just staggering. I'm working with wood, metal, resin, plastic,fiberglass, paint, electronics and so on. This is taking all of my skills.
I never claimed it would, i was simply showing what i am using. It was directed at the OP.
The hex effect is quite common in anh.
KrangPrime
Master Member
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