1:1 scale imperial probe droid

[dino8836]

This thing is epic. Well done.

 

[DaddyfromNaboo]

So do most of us!

...

Unfortunately most of us are going to end up on the dung heaps of history, I guess

But this brilliant piece def needs to go onto permanent public display.

 

[russellsch]

That is jaw-droppingly stunning!! :eek

 

[Laspector]

Beyond awesome!!

 

[GEEK1138]

Thanks guys...so, the modelling/painting/weathering is all done!

Here's the finished head with all the lenses/greeblies etc.



The head mounted on the droid



And the fully operational droid



Now onto the animatronic stuff. I'm going for a tech upgrade on the ESB version...strikes me that a probe droid would have more search lights,cameras and stuff. So although not strictly cannon, I want it to be more interactive than just the one light. It will still look the same in 'sentry' mode i.e. black lenses etc but I want most of the eyes having some appearance of functionality with flashing/alarms/beams and cool stuff

 

[Jennigirl]

This should be done in 1 1/2mm carbon fiber and made to fly.

 

[13doctorwho]

That is (expletive deleted) EPIC! I can't believe how awesome that is. When you add all those other non-canon electronics it is just going to be unbelievable. This is some of the BEST work I've seen on this forum. I am so (expletive deleted) jealous! I'm not worthy!!!!

 

[joberg]

ACEcool!!!! Pro-Job all the way!

 

[Tinkermatt]

I've been following this thread for a while now, like others have said one of the best on here in a while. Please tell me you are going to make this available to the public some how (cast kit, selling your stl's, something), it's a thing of beauty, and I can safely say we all want one..

 

[spacebob]

I must have missed the last few posts and was only thinking yesterday , Probe Droid's gone quiet? but it was me.

Looking amazing now it's all together Just outstanding and I'm a droid kinda guy.

I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't ask you about one thing though? I think one or two of the "eyes" are sticking out to far? it might be worth checking.
"If" that's the case it's a quick fix. If not leave it and I'll still nominate it for best build this year.

Ha we should have awards

 

[GEEK1138]

hmmm...not sure if the eyes are sticking out too much or it's the angle of the pix. There are a lot of conflicting ref pix and models, so hard to be precise. 'Idealised' will have to be the term. To be honest I think I'm too far down the road to change anything now. :facepalm I'm nearly ready to shoot some video of it completed with lights/sounds and motion

Thanks for the kind words...

 

[baptizer]

Absolutely stunning! Your work always leaves me speechless!!

 

[zorg]

Fantastic job, well done!

 

[GEEK1138]

So I finally managed to find a moment between builds to get round to shooting a (phone)video of the probe droid all finished...hope ya like

 

[russellsch]

Holy crap! You did an amazing job :cheers
This has been a wonderful build to watch :thumbsup

 

[foxfx]

Are you preparing to share any files ?


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[hdtheater]

Very nice! One of those would look great in my prop room!

 

[MANDINGALOW]

Amazing!!!!!
Subscribed so long!!!!
And so blown away!!!

 

[MakBzh]

Awesome !!!

:cool

 

[gonk27]

That is utterly stunning LOVE it, just a fantastic build!

The ESB probe droid signal's been my ringtone for the last couple of years, it always makes me think I'll getting a call when I hear it now :cool