R2-D2's arms and tools: research

[nkg]

Hi folks! In case it's of interest, I've written up a page documenting the arms and interior compartments seen in Original Trilogy R2s. I did so mainly for my own work building a De Agostini 1:2.3 R2, but since it's pretty general, it may be of interest to people building fullsize R2s, or 1/12 Bandai models or whatever, as well.

Comments and corrections welcomed!

https://sites.google.com/site/millenniumfalconnotes/r2-d2/r2-d2-arms

 

[PropReplicator2]

This looks great! Thanks!

 

[matty matt]

Nice write up.

 

[Inquisitor Peregrinus]

I remember tackling this a couple years ago... and getting irate over the inconsistencies with the dome. Ended up plotting out an idealized approach to my build in that respect. So i can appreciate the research and frustration that went into this.

 

[mugatu]

Very nice. This is going in the archive.

 

[thd9791]

I see magnified Plexi boxes for museum specemins and second set of plastic clear boxes with a cone knob in each in the ESB control panel....

 

[breen2057]

pic of the new hot toys sixth scale r2d2 with all the arms, recharger and holo leia.

 

[nkg]

I remember tackling this a couple years ago... and getting irate over the inconsistencies with the dome. Ended up plotting out an idealized approach to my build in that respect. So i can appreciate the research and frustration that went into this.

Yeah, it's all about picking and choosing the elements you want. Can't get total consistency, that's for sure!

 

[OpenR2]

Did you see the attachments blueprint that was actuation off by the prop store a couple of years ago?

Star Wars - Ep VI - Return Of The Jedi: R2-D2 Accessories Blueprint - Current price: $6000

us.propstoreauction.com