http://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Built-r2d2-/252785373525?hash=item3adb2eb155:g:LqUAAOSwax5YsCMs
I had a few emails back and forth with him regarding his listing for an R2-D2 on ebay.
Hassell: What exactly are you looking for in an r2?
Me: Lights and sound, static prop. Styrene/ resin body, Aluminum dome, 3 leg adjustable. Weathered paint.
Hassell: Ill tell you what i can do. I do fiberglass and aluminum. If you can do 1500 total, meaning 750 down today and 750 upon delivery, i can do a fully lit rc r2d2 made of fiberglass, resin, and aluminum with sound effects, can you do that? If so, let me know, ill draw up a contract and we'll discuss payment methods from there.
Me: Jim, RC at that price point would be amazing. Do you have any additional pics or video of yoyr work I could look over? Thanks for the prompt responses.
Hassell: I do not, however i can refer you to a previous customer of mine if you want a testimonial. I would like to get this started asap though so let me know if you'd like to start. The previous customer is Evan at *************@hotmail.com.
Here's a pic of me with one of my aluminum domes.
Are you there?
Hello?
Me: Yep - sent an email to your testimonial customer, awaiting response. Is the image on your Ebay listing an R2 that you built?
Hassell: Would you like one built, sir?
That is one that i helped a friend build.
Me: Okay. I'm very interested - just doing a little research and due diligence as I have (unfortunately, and no offense to you) been burned in the past by folks in the prop building community. I will let you know if I decide to move forward. Thanks!
Hassell: I can fully understand, as i have been burned before as well. I assure you i will not do that to you. My only goal is to provide my future customers with the best droids i possibly can for the best price on the market.
Me: Sounds good Jim, i'll keep in touch.
Hassell: -Please do, again the quicker we can get started, the better. If we can today at all, that would be awesome. Let me know
- Have you given it some thought?
- Are you there, Eric? Please let me know if you're interested.
Me: Any additional pics, videos, etc. would certainly be helpful in bolstering confidence on the buyer end, but I'm going to pass at this time. The R2 pic in your ebay listing seems to be a picture from a DIY build I was following in the UK, which used an Ikea bowl for the dome. RPF is usually a good voucher for me, but there have been some concerns raised there. Again, not trying to be difficult, but thanks for your time.
but this Is not his build. same pic here..https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=34521.0
