R2D2 Build - 2/3 the size

[thire]

Re: R2D2 Build - Added Painted Dome Pics

I want one !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Leon Kowalski]

Re: R2D2 Build - Added Painted Dome Pics

WONDERFUL!!!!

 

[Woodlake]

Re: R2D2 Build - Added Painted Dome Pics

Awesome build - great job!. The paintwork on the dome is fantastic, and the attention to detail with all those various parts is wonderful. Love it.

 

[Reg B]

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Vary nice build. I am a R2 builder as well. Az you can see I am building a aluminum droid.

 

[Fuzzual]

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Thank you guys for the nice compliments!!!

 

[Jedifyfe]

Re: R2D2 Build - Added Painted Dome Pics

This is a spectacular build! Love the updates. MORE MORE MORE...

 

[zanderwitaz]

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awesome detail. excellent work!

 

[Fuzzual]

Re: R2D2 Build - Added progress shots

Hey guys, you all have been so great with your response to the droid build, I thought I would add some of the progress build shots I had saved from last year.

Thanks again for looking, and I really appreciate the feedback!!!:lol

The base

Leg assembly

 

[Reg B]

Re: R2D2 Build - Added early build pic of arm assembly

Cool thanks.

 

[TK9120]

Re: R2D2 Build - Added early build pic of arm assembly

Looking good. Nice woodwork. Great pics too.

 

[buckettt]

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looks awesome...i wish i had time to do another droid...my r2 needs a friend

 

[DeVine]

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wow, great job so far! Can't wait to see the finished thing

 

[jqjedi]

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WOW!!! that is so amazing. you are very talented. Maybe you should think about casting the parts in resin and selling kits

 

[Fuzzual]

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Thank you guys!

 

[Fuzzual]

Re: R2D2 Build - Added early build pic of arm assembly

I really have thought of that man, not necessarily for selling them, but just so I can make more in a quarter of the time. The truth is, I have never really caster much, and am not sure the best way to get started? I have done some small resin pieces for this, but what I would really like it to be able to cast molds of the footpads?

If anyone can point me I the direction of figuring this out I would really appreciate it, and I would be happy to make casts of peices if any of you would like some. I just don't want to sell crappy molds, so I would need practice first.

WOW!!! that is so amazing. you are very talented. Maybe you should think about casting the parts in resin and selling kits

 

[Woodlake]

Re: R2D2 Build - Added early build pic of arm assembly

Casting and selling R2D2 kits is a bit of a touchy subject - not sure if that aplies to non 1:1 versions of the droid though?
I'm sure some of the more knowledgeable members will chime in.
Thanks for posting the additional pics - great build.

 

[Fuzzual]

Re: R2D2 Build - Added early build pic of arm assembly

Thank you man, I agree casting might be a problem asa right /wrong thing, really I am more interested just for my own personal use.

Casting and selling R2D2 kits is a bit of a touchy subject - not sure if that aplies to non 1:1 versions of the droid though?
I'm sure some of the more knowledgeable members will chime in.
Thanks for posting the additional pics - great build.

 

[Solochaser]

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nice build. what size is that dome? is it acrylic? glass? Does the place you bought the dome from have a website?

 

[Fuzzual]

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nice build. what size is that dome? is it acrylic? glass? Does the place you bought the dome from have a website?

Thank you brother! The dome is 12", and it is acrylic cake topper. The place I got mine was a local mom and pop restaurant supply store. However, I did find several online, I copied some of the sites I found them in: (note: I had to cut the top off my dome, some have them, some dont)

Acrylic Cake Dome products, buy Acrylic Cake Dome products from alibaba.com

acrylic display dome products, buy acrylic display dome products from alibaba.com

DOME COVER CAKE ONLY ACRYLIC 300mm | Hospitality Depot

 

[James1969]

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This is inspiring. My daughter wants to build one of these so bad.