Full scale SM-33 driod build

[dewannawanga]

Hey guys, I've started to build my life size SM-33. I'll post my progress in this thread to help others who want to tackle this build. Limb from limb!

 

[dewannawanga]

I started with the head. As a note, this is all 3d printed in PETG. The 3d parts are only cosmetic. Any parts that have any weight or stress on them will be aluminum.

 

[dewannawanga]

Next was the shins.

 

[dewannawanga]

Next was the foot.

 

[dewannawanga]

Next was the hands.

 

[dewannawanga]

Everything so far. I will have another batch of parts done this weekend.

 

[greenmachines]

I started with the head. As a note, this is all 3d printed in PETG. The 3d parts are only cosmetic. Any parts that have any weight or stress on them will be aluminum.

This is epic already and I only saw the first pictures post so far.

 

[dewannawanga]

Thanks man! I'll keep the updates coming

 

[greenmachines]

Your paint and weathering is really bringing out the age. Keep up the good work. Will be crazy to see it together.

 

[Mottrex]

Will you be making your own critter to sit in his eye too?

 

[Darthmagpie]

Your weathering is amazing. Can I ask what your method/process was for the silver in the mouth area. The spatter is so natural.

 

[dewannawanga]

Will you be making your own critter to sit in his eye too?

Yup! Along with his head being motorized and talking, he will also have the little critter in his eye. The critter will be hooked into a small motorized piston, witch will be programmed to randomly pop in and out of his eye socket.

 

[dewannawanga]

Your weathering is amazing. Can I ask what your method/process was for the silver in the mouth area. The spatter is so natural.

I use a spong (I'll post a link). You rip off peices of the sponge, dab it in silver paint and tap it around anywhere you want chipping. It's super quick and looks very natural.

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[joberg]

I use a spong (I'll post a link). You rip off peices of the sponge, dab it in silver paint and tap it around anywhere you want chipping. It's super quick and looks very natural.

Scrub Daddy Colors Non-Scratch Cleaning Sponges, 4 Count - Walmart.com

Buy Scrub Daddy Colors Non-Scratch Cleaning Sponges, 4 Count at Walmart.com

www.walmart.com

Yep, the build is already epic and thanks to your fantastic paint job, it'll be even cooler when all built

 

[Mottrex]

Yup! Along with his head being motorized and talking, he will also have the little critter in his eye. The critter will be hooked into a small motorized piston, witch will be programmed to randomly pop in and out of his eye socket.

Thats going to be a thing of beauty!