So ... I had this wild hair idea the other day that I am looking at tackling with my local droid builders and 501st groups for Celebration 2019 in Chicago.
There are several cons and events out her in the windy city area all year round, and I had all ready been considering building a set piece to take to some of them. With the announcement of Celebration, I thought I should kick my idea into high gear.
The concept, in my mind at least, is fairly simple and straightforward. Recreate the visible sections of the prop used on location with R2 and 3P0, as well as the Sandys. Then build a "sand box" to recreate the feel of the dune it landed it, with a printed canvas backdrop showing the twin suns in the sky.
The resulting 'scene' could be used for photo ops for attendees.
I managed to find this image of what I believe the set piece started as before it was fully dressed up:
I am fully aware, though, that some of the best minds in part identification are right here on this board. With that in mind, I was hoping to enlist the aid of the members of the RPF in locating additional reference, as well as document the build here on the board.
There are several cons and events out her in the windy city area all year round, and I had all ready been considering building a set piece to take to some of them. With the announcement of Celebration, I thought I should kick my idea into high gear.
The concept, in my mind at least, is fairly simple and straightforward. Recreate the visible sections of the prop used on location with R2 and 3P0, as well as the Sandys. Then build a "sand box" to recreate the feel of the dune it landed it, with a printed canvas backdrop showing the twin suns in the sky.
The resulting 'scene' could be used for photo ops for attendees.
I managed to find this image of what I believe the set piece started as before it was fully dressed up:
I am fully aware, though, that some of the best minds in part identification are right here on this board. With that in mind, I was hoping to enlist the aid of the members of the RPF in locating additional reference, as well as document the build here on the board.
