Building R2-D2 Update, 3 Years and Finally Finished
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Beautiful build! Question..... do you have some sort of internal rod or pipe connecting both legs at the shoulder so they do not move independent of each other? I hope the question makes sense. My legs are independent of each other and makes positioning a little tricky ( he has to lean up against a wall. Mind you, I'm about 85% finished.
Beautiful build! Question..... do you have some sort of internal rod or pipe connecting both legs at the shoulder so they do not move independent of each other? I hope the question makes sense. My legs are independent of each other and makes positioning a little tricky ( he has to lean up against a wall. Mind you, I'm about 85% finished.
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There is a steel rod going through the centre of the hubs, but the legs are independantly connected to the frame with bolts each side. (see picture)
If I was going to go with a 3 leg setup I would have probably gone for a "gas pipe" set up similar to this
Thanks!
There is a steel rod going through the centre of the hubs, but the legs are independantly connected to the frame with bolts each side. (see picture)
If I was going to go with a 3 leg setup I would have probably gone for a "gas pipe" set up similar to this
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Gorgeous!
Gorgeous!
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Lots of interest in the Holoprojectors
All info for these over at the R2 Builders
http://ukr2d2.proboards.com/thread/1268/aluminum-holoprojectors-german-run
Lots of interest in the Holoprojectors
All info for these over at the R2 Builders
http://ukr2d2.proboards.com/thread/1268/aluminum-holoprojectors-german-run
The sun came out and I decided to crack on with the build
Got the steel feet out of storage and hit them with self etching primer, then a couple of coats of white and then sealer.
Next day, fitted the aluminium plates and the hose fittings.
Side plates also painted
Got the steel feet out of storage and hit them with self etching primer, then a couple of coats of white and then sealer.
Next day, fitted the aluminium plates and the hose fittings.
Side plates also painted
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My last parts arrived, Shiny!
Not so shiny!
My last parts arrived, Shiny!
Not so shiny!
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On to the battery boxes.
Added the hose fittings and harnesses
Legs now complete
Please ignore the shy suitcase
On to the battery boxes.
Added the hose fittings and harnesses
Legs now complete
Please ignore the shy suitcase
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Put everything all together and ...........
Put everything all together and ...........
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It has been 3 long years since I started this project, A lot has happened to put poor R2 on the back burner for a while.
I have 2 new toddlers (now 2 and 3) which obviously has taken up lot of my free spare time .
Anyhoo, I am proud to announce that R2 is finally finished.
I’m pretty pleased how he has turned out, He isn’t weathered but I like the clean “throne room” R2.
I’m sure he will be naturally weathered by the kids anyway.
It has been 3 long years since I started this project, A lot has happened to put poor R2 on the back burner for a while.
I have 2 new toddlers (now 2 and 3) which obviously has taken up lot of my free spare time .
Anyhoo, I am proud to announce that R2 is finally finished.
I’m pretty pleased how he has turned out, He isn’t weathered but I like the clean “throne room” R2.
I’m sure he will be naturally weathered by the kids anyway.
ImperialShuttle
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Stunning. Few things get me as geeked up as a finished R2. One of my bucket list items.
Stunning. Few things get me as geeked up as a finished R2. One of my bucket list items.
Lichtbringer
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It´s nice in it´s pristine look. thumbsup
I was today on a shopping tour for mine, but as i´m still collecting parts i´m lightyears away from such a great display peace as you are.
thumbsupI was today on a shopping tour for mine, but as i´m still collecting parts i´m lightyears away from such a great display peace as you are.
russellsch
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Man that looks so good! I've always wanted to build an R2. Yours looks spectacular.
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