My R2D2 - a little bit different

[TJackFx]

This was a project I've had on the back burner for while now, picked up the garbage can probably a year ago but didn't have the time to work on this.

Decided to kill 2 birds with one stone since I also needed a new garbage can

Now I know this isn't screen accurate in any way, shape, or form. My goal was to try and use as many parts as I could that I happened to just have lying around in the workshop.

I found a file online for an R2D2 skin and had a friend print it out for me on vinyl. I started off by cutting the can down to match the size of the skin. Unfortunately the can wasn't the same circumference at the top as it was at the bottom so I had to modify the skin a bit to make it fit.



Next I cut the bottom off a plastic bowl to attach to the bottom and cut some stir sticks to make the little ridges. Quick coat of primer and paint and I was ready to apply the skin.



I made the legs by stacking 2 pieces of 3/4" plywood and used a few more pieces of 1/2" for the feet. I also attached a few small castors to each leg to make it mobile.



For the projectors I used some plastic Easter eggs and some lids from a couple of cans of mold release. Shot em with some silver paint and I was happy with how they turned out.



I freehanded the pieces for the dome out of blue vinyl.



I still have a few things left to do on him, but overall I'm really happy with how he turned out. And the best part? My total cost was under $20

Thanks for looking!

 

[jim fred]

Love it ! Wish I only had $20 in mine


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[ave4uevoli]

Thats fabulous. You and your friend need to start printing more of those skins and selling them

 

[RaidenTyler]

This is so cute. Haha! Great work, TJack!

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[jamesrgiant]

This build is the reason why were here! To build things as cool as possible without costing a fortune!

 

[TJackFx]

Thanks all, he was quite fun to make.

The issue with making more of the vinyl skins is that the file I found online was a jpeg so when you get up close, the lines aren't as sharp as they could be. If someone happens to have a nice quality vector file - then I could make that happen

 

[Johnny Darko]

nice work dude! great idea with the skins:thumbsup
check out my R6 cardboard build

 

[Amazing DJ]

Really good!

 

[cavx]

One of the best R2 bins I've seen. Very cool

 

[fotofixer72]

That is way too cool! Love it!


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[Homicidal9]

that looks great man. I did one similar to this but used foam sheets for all the skins and details...

take care,
Tommy

 

[TJackFx]

Thanks all, if I can find time to do it I'd like to add some lights and maybe make him sound activated when you push the lid

 

[jme3]

Thanks all, if I can find time to do it I'd like to add some lights and maybe make him sound activated when you push the lid

^Now that would be the ticket.

Great idea and great work! :thumbsup

 

[The14thDr]

Wow! From those photos, you could never tell he used to be a garbage can! Great job! And don't forget to keep us updated on the lights, sounds, etc.

 

[funnaejc]

wow so talented!!amazing creation!

 

[Yodamann]

I've wanted to do something like this for a while, but I can't find the appropriate trash can! Where'd you get yours?

 

[TJackFx]

I don't remember exactly, I think it may have been at Superstore here in Edmonton.

 

[Grampsee]

awesome