ANH R2-D2 Build (Weathered CS:R spec)
- Thread starter matty matt
- Start date
matty matt
Sr Member
Well I took almost a year off from R2, but I'm back at it. Picked up right where I left off.
Made some progress on the legs.
Scored some second hand JAG drives with NPC motors. These things are no joke. Powerful and quiet. And very cool.
Also finally tackled the center ankle. A New Hope R2 has a unique center ankle in that it has a squared off shape and is noticeably shorter. You don't see this a lot on replicas. I had to make the cuts by hand. This was also a pain.
After some filling and sanding.
I came up with my own design to attach it to the frame. It uses a bracket to bolt onto the bottom of the frame with four 3/8 bolts. I also got the Vex Pro omni wheels for my front foot. The aluminum channel is just temporary until I build foot shells.
These are the four bolts inside the frame.
And here is everything put together.
Finally up on three feet. Hooked up my little joystick and he rolls around like a champ.
Made some progress on the legs.
Scored some second hand JAG drives with NPC motors. These things are no joke. Powerful and quiet. And very cool.
Also finally tackled the center ankle. A New Hope R2 has a unique center ankle in that it has a squared off shape and is noticeably shorter. You don't see this a lot on replicas. I had to make the cuts by hand. This was also a pain.
After some filling and sanding.
I came up with my own design to attach it to the frame. It uses a bracket to bolt onto the bottom of the frame with four 3/8 bolts. I also got the Vex Pro omni wheels for my front foot. The aluminum channel is just temporary until I build foot shells.
These are the four bolts inside the frame.
And here is everything put together.
Finally up on three feet. Hooked up my little joystick and he rolls around like a champ.
These R2 builds are some of the coolest builds on the RPF. I would love to take one on, someday.
Outstanding job so far!
Outstanding job so far!
matty matt
Sr Member
Quick video of the first test drive.
Last edited by a moderator:
matty matt
Sr Member
Thanks guys. It's good to be back at this. I was able to get the center vents and utility arms painted up and installed.
Also got the speakers mounted behind the vents.
Also got the speakers mounted behind the vents.
Looking good, Matt!
Sean
Sean
ataru72ita
Well-Known Member
That's so cool to see this build!
Great result mate!
Regards,
Alberto
Great result mate!
Regards,
Alberto
matty matt
Sr Member
Some more progress. I made some styrene pocket and side vents. I've been trying to keep the weight down, but he sure is getting heavy.
Also fired up the printer and started making some parts.
The coinslots fit perfectly. I'm going to have to hack up my frame to fit the power couplers though. Not looking forward to that.
Also fired up the printer and started making some parts.
The coinslots fit perfectly. I'm going to have to hack up my frame to fit the power couplers though. Not looking forward to that.
Last edited:
matty matt
Sr Member
You mean the paint? It's just aluminum spray paint.
matty matt
Sr Member
I got this nice aluminum LDP the other day. So much better than the 3D printed one I was going to use.
I switched over to using Duplicolor Sonic Blue Pearl for the body parts. It looks identical to the purple/blue combo I was doing and is so much easier to use. I should have just used this from the start. Anyway, for anyone looking for an easy rattlecan R2 blue, this is it.
I switched over to using Duplicolor Sonic Blue Pearl for the body parts. It looks identical to the purple/blue combo I was doing and is so much easier to use. I should have just used this from the start. Anyway, for anyone looking for an easy rattlecan R2 blue, this is it.
I love that blue! Now you gotta scratch it up! 
He's looking sooooo good. Not much left now. There is nothjng like taking your own AstroMech to a show. You'll be swamped with attention. Kids And adults alike.
Similar threads
