Trash Can - R2D2

[joeranger]

I know R2 is the grail among many SW collectors. Has anyone else done a fast and cheep R2? http://www.therpf.com/f9/r2d2-budget-new-photos-up-129597/

The Ghostbusters forum did a "Trap in a day" thread that I leveraged for my SS gift.

I have a R2 shaped trash can in my work room that is asking to be done

 

[Jedifyfe]

here is my R2 trashcan that I made

 

[Weaselhammer]

Dang,..... Now I'm going to be scouring the trash can section of every store I go into looking for the right one, lol.

 

[123qwe]

Cool,Always tought of doing this every time I empty the trash can

 

[joeranger]

Yep, that's the one i have. It is begging to be R2 Nice job.

 

[Jedifyfe]

Yep, that's the one i have. It is begging to be R2 Nice job.

Thanks. All you will need are:

1) Disposable Tupperware containers for the shoulders/feet $10
2) Plastic Rain gutters for the legs $3

 

[joeranger]

I will post pics after a bit more progress but this is turning out better than I thought. I scrapped the garbage can idea. I would rather have an R2D2.

Jedifyfe - I used masking tape on the top side of the lid and squirted hot glue in the seem to secure it. A little Spackle on the outside to smooth it out did an OK job. If I spent more time priming and sanding it would be perfect.

 

[joeranger]

Well here is the basic shape. It seems like you could spend a lot of time and resources getting all the little details right with one of these

 

[Lost21stJedi]

wow, never thought of doing this. looks like something I might have to do soon

 

[mandio222]

haha, great

 

[Luke Skywalker]

You could probably get the plans for R2's skins and tape or outline on the trash can.

"This R2 unit is in prime condition, a real bargain."

It's pretty cool.

 

[joeranger]

Well I am going to take the time to do this 3/4 ass instead of only half.

I found a salad bowl at walmart for $5. It is the same shape but has a flat bottom. I cut the Dome Panels with a 10in mason sawblade. Since they are cut from the same size/position they fit perfectly.
I tried to use flat stickers but they didn't look right on a curved shape.

 

[Mole]

Looks like you're off to a great start. Here's the one I've just finished - http://www.therpf.com/f9/r2-d2-bin-build-139086/