Me-8d9 build

[GEEK1138]

Hey guys...I want to build this droid; EMMIE/ME-8D9 from TFA but there are almost no good reference pix. I know that if they exist then this is the place to find them

These are the best ones I have so far



I'm particularly looking for side shots or close ups on helmet details but any others would help

Would be interested in seeing anyone else's build on this droid too

 

[PropReplicator2]

Oh this would be a sweet build!

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[GEEK1138]

Oh this would be a sweet build!

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it would be if I could find some more pix...anyone?

 

[PropReplicator2]

 

[PropReplicator2]

 

[newmagrathea]

Looks like Dot from Spaceballs without a wig and skirt.

 

[Hovito loincloth]

Separated at birth?

 

[Rogviler]

I'm planning on doing just the amount shown in and the style of the concept painting:

I like the grittier look and I didn't even think of Dot until I saw the final movie version. They totally should've kept the concept look.

Looking forward to seeing what others do.

-Rog

 

[Rogviler]

FYI, if anyone has a high-def version of the movie there are some good screen cap opportunities. When they first walk in to Maz's place it shows her from the side and you can see the back of her head pretty well. I just have it on my DVR or I'd do it. Tried to get a good photo but it's not going to be good enough that way. You can also see her wandering around at the edge of the frame several times throughout.

-Rog

 

[GEEK1138]

I love that concept image but there's no way Disney would have used her for TFA

OK I had the same idea and did the screen cap thing, so have a better idea of the back of the head but still no luck on finer details



Here's my progress so far...I'm gonna go full scratch build on this one as my 3D printer is knackered from printing K-2SO

Used an old acrylic lampshade left over from my BB8 dome and some pie bowls filled with resin




I roughed it out with monster clay at first but decided against using it in favour of good ol' Bondo

 

[Rogviler]

Of course there's the Screencapped site... Been looking through it, but so far nothing that I missed just watching the movie. Here's where they start:

http://www.screencapped.org/movie/starwars/thumbnails.php?album=13&page=53

I'd also like to know what the "undersuit" material is that the bronze "armor" goes onto. Kind of looks like corroded metal in some shots, vacuformed plastic in others.

I'm afraid I haven't much to show yet with mine (that I'd want anyone to see, anyway). Just working on the mannequin part to stick everything on top of.

Oh, and I know it's a toy and they misspelled her name on the box, but this might be a place to start for the back:

https://youtu.be/2idKfWVSIdM?t=2m10s

-Rog

 

[GEEK1138]

Update on the build...she is a minx! Getting the position of the features exactly right is just so difficult...because she has a 'face' instead of the usual helmet/droid head, every little tweak changes the attitude and expression' I think I'm finally on the right track but it has taken vast amounts of Bondo

What d'ya think?



Still messing around with the eyes and the breather but I think it's getting there

Incidentally, what's the story with the female droid names...obviously there's Emmie(ME-8D9), and Evie(EV-9D9) Any others? Is there an LC or KC?

 

[GEEK1138]

OK so the basic modelling is finished.

I've got the eyes as close as I can get and am busy making/finding all the brass greeblies, of which there are actually a surprising number



I've just given her a shot of copper paint for now but I'm gonna try a different approach for the final bronze paint finish



Also, can anyone tell me how to load pictures in bigger sizes than just thumbnails please?

 

[ALF]

Update on the build...she is a minx! Getting the position of the features exactly right is just so difficult...because she has a 'face' instead of the usual helmet/droid head, every little tweak changes the attitude and expression' I think I'm finally on the right track but it has taken vast amounts of Bondo

What d'ya think?

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Still messing around with the eyes and the breather but I think it's getting there

Incidentally, what's the story with the female droid names...obviously there's Emmie(ME-8D9), and Evie(EV-9D9) Any others? Is there an LC or KC?

i think it looks ****ing spectacular!

 

[JS1]

Fantastic build !

 

[PropReplicator2]

Also, can anyone tell me how to load pictures in bigger sizes than just thumbnails please?

Get a free Photobucket account and upload pics from Photobucket. It hosts bigger better crisp pictures.

Hope that helps

 

[Howlrunner]

It (She?) is looking great!

 

[Rogviler]

Noooo Photobucket. Imgur.

-Rog

 

[Rotwang]

Here is good link with some closeup photos of the costume

https://www.flickr.com/photos/44005369@N05/albums/72157659254893404

 

[Rogviler]

Here is good link with some closeup photos of the costume

https://www.flickr.com/photos/44005369@N05/albums/72157659254893404

That's pretty sweet. Bummer there's no access to the back with that display setup, but that certainly answers some questions for me. I think it's a little creepy to have a droid that seems to wear a cloth suit with armor on top. What's under that??

I love that little gas mask guy too.

-Rog