Building R2-D2 Update, 3 Years and Finally Finished

[newmagrathea]

Re: Building R2-D2

This makes me want to build a R2 unit so bad. Maybe after I finish a few of my other projects. Keep up the good work.

 

[TheRealMe]

Re: Building R2-D2

Just here to drop off some motivation, I finished mine about a year ago here is a quick video of it's test drive.

Looking really good on your work so far! Keep it up! Hope to see you driving soon, If you ever need anything at all feel free to shoot me a PM however it looks like you got this by the balls.

 

[Megamicrofish]

Re: Building R2-D2

Just here to drop off some motivation, I finished mine about a year ago here is a quick video of it's test drive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh2kMCoWiOw
Looking really good on your work so far! Keep it up! Hope to see you driving soon, If you ever need anything at all feel free to shoot me a PM however it looks like you got this by the balls.

Thanks everybody!
Love your R2, I wish I could have mine RC but he is just going to sit in the corner, head spinning and muttering to himself every now and again

Just waiting on feet, skirt and holoprojectors now

 

[TheRealMe]

Re: Building R2-D2

Thanks everybody!
Love your R2, I wish I could have mine RC but he is just going to sit in the corner, head spinning and muttering to himself every now and again

Just waiting on feet, skirt and holoprojectors now

Well, to be honest that's what mine does 99% of the time, it's hard to find time to take him out. Most of the enjoyment I get from him is watching him sit in the corner of my living room.

 

[hairball]

Re: Building R2-D2

where did you get that skin?

 

[Lost Hours]

Re: Building R2-D2

I am so jealous!
I've been a member of the R2 Builders site for years, skulking around, gathering plans, making excuses for never dropping the hammer and just doing it. Threads like these make me want to just start buying pieces!
Looks awesome!

 

[Megamicrofish]

Re: Building R2-D2

where did you get that skin?

This is what started it all lol

I purchased it from a member here but the original run was over at the R2 builders group http://astromech.net/forums/showthread.php?t=14204

 

[Quick2]

Re: Building R2-D2

very nice.

 

[Buzz]

Re: Building R2-D2

Yeah, really great detail. I wish I had your patience.

 

[DarthVador]

Re: Building R2-D2

Very nice work on the R2-D2, I so want a full size R2-D2 since Star Wars came out also but I just can not save enough funds to build one..

 

[Megamicrofish]

Re: Building R2-D2

OK, both legs now pretty much complete, Just ankle cylinders to add.

 

[Megamicrofish]

Re: Building R2-D2

Skirt arrived from "far away creations" it is vac formed ABS and reinforced. Highly recommended

 

[Frozenintime29]

Re: Building R2-D2

Really nice work

 

[Blackluc]

Re: Building R2-D2

this is so AWESOME! amazing work!

 

[Megamicrofish]

Re: Building R2-D2

Thanks guys!

I can see light at the end of the tunnel

Just waiting on Holo projectors, feet, ankle details and hoses.

Not sure how I am going to attach the feet yet as they are not having motors or wheels fitted

 

[Robstyley]

Re: Building R2-D2

Very nice R2, looks brilliant, spot on! Good to see how it's made. Certainly looks like there's a lot of bits. Out of interest what kind of paint/spray are you using? Great work, look forward to seeing it finished )

 

[Megamicrofish]

Re: Building R2-D2

Out of interest what kind of paint/spray are you using?

Thanks Rob

Using a few different brands

Hycote Bodyshop High Build Grey Primer Hycote Citroen Poseidon Blue

Plasti-kote Premium Spray Paint Primer (white) Plasti-kote Premium Spray paint Satin white and Plasti-kote Clear sealer

 

[spacebob]

Re: Building R2-D2

Looking good there, the vac formed skirt makes sense

 

[Megamicrofish]

Re: Building R2-D2

Another productive day today

Legs finally finished


Test fitting (again) making sure everything still lines up


Aluminium tape put around shoulder hubs,



Also painted and fitted his skirt

 

[Megamicrofish]

Re: Building R2-D2

I just realised that he is not going to fit in the corner of the living room where I had planned to put him.

This means that I am going to have to move the front room around, Just got to wait for the appropriate time to suggest this to the wife :rolleyes