2-1B Replacement Build

[clanger68]

there was nothing behind the grill when on tour in scotland (art of star wars), they keep changing stuff and replacing bits and bobs on these exhibits so unless you can confirm it on screen i would take a lot of parts with a pinch of salt. the side spikes on the side of 2-1b head for example.
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That would explain why I didn't see it. Yaaay.

 

[TatooineMachine]

Got the lights wired up and installed. I followed Zorg's method and used Apoxie Sculpt and it works brilliantly!

Eye details all glued in place

Neck install tonight and final weathering!

 

[russellsch]

That’s fantastic

 

[TatooineMachine]

I want to swap out the molex plug for the eyes before I secure the neck piece. So far

Almost there!

 

[OddballFett]

Stay on target!

 

[TatooineMachine]

Had to completely re-work the LEDs with new ones and resistors. It was a nice little project to distract me from my 48 year old brother in law having a heart attach and passing away yesterday evening. We had a cool relationship and he loved Star Wars too. I'm still in shock!

Here's what I came up with - 12V battery, on/off toggle switch, RF remote control with credit card style remote with 100% 50% 25% and adjustable dimming in any setting. Works great for $3.50 on eBay!

Apoxie Sculped these in place. I'll add the neck tomorrow and figure out where to secure the toggle switch, battery box, and RF receiver. Rotten last 24 hours!

 

[TatooineMachine]

Here's where I'm at. Needs the hose, final touch ups, tidy up & mount the switch & battery box, and make the helmet/head stand

 

[TatooineMachine]

All completed except the mic hose

Wiring done too

Still looking for correct tubing!

 

[INFLUX]

AMAZING WORK!

 

[TatooineMachine]

Thank you my friend

 

[russellsch]

I always love seeing your builds. They’re always so beautiful!

 

[TatooineMachine]

Thanks Russ, I actually like it better than the one that was stolen!

 

[TatooineMachine]

Got a nice little piece from the Netherlands today, thanks Roy aka WannaWanga for helping with my build!

Mic jewelry is complete!

Ordered the correct hose today, then he's done!

 

[TatooineMachine]

2-1B's paint was too shiny, so I masked off the mic, neck, & alice band and shot a coat of flat lacquer over the weathering and I like it much better now! Hose will arrive tomorrow and he'll be done! After building two of these and working on a commission to add details, I’m much happier with how this came out over my first.

Any thoughts?

 

[TatooineMachine]

2-1B is complete! Here's the main reference photo I used