Imperial Probe Droid - full size
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The small miniature had various model kit parts on it (there are thread on here that go into that over in the relevant section). To build the full-size setpiece, they mainly just scratch-built enlarged versions of them, from what I've seen in photos.
I'd suggest approaching this a bit like an astromech build. The main body is easy to scale and has a simple basic shape. Draft some plans, taking inspiration from one of the common R2-building methods -- lightweight wood framework, with plastic skinning over the outside, with cutouts for the various large details ("vents", legs, blaster, neck...). Enlist the aid of a local reprographics company to do the large printouts for those plans/templates.
The Weber grill shoudl work as an "inner shell" for the head. I was planning to use a couple deep-dish toboggans for mine, built up a la a forensic-anthropology skull reconstruction -- "plugs" to indicate depth. I was then planning to model the head in its entirety (minus fine details), and do it as fiberglassed pepakura anchored to those depth plugs. Lenses and their bezels I was going to 3D print, along with as many of the large and small detail pieces as I could (unless I surprise myself and find actual glass or plastic items to work for the lenses without compromising accuracy).
An additional thought to plant in your head... I was planning ot build a magnetic-levitation alcove for mine. Since building a full-scale probe droid is an exercise in silliness, I figured why not go all out.
--Jonah
I'd suggest approaching this a bit like an astromech build. The main body is easy to scale and has a simple basic shape. Draft some plans, taking inspiration from one of the common R2-building methods -- lightweight wood framework, with plastic skinning over the outside, with cutouts for the various large details ("vents", legs, blaster, neck...). Enlist the aid of a local reprographics company to do the large printouts for those plans/templates.
The Weber grill shoudl work as an "inner shell" for the head. I was planning to use a couple deep-dish toboggans for mine, built up a la a forensic-anthropology skull reconstruction -- "plugs" to indicate depth. I was then planning to model the head in its entirety (minus fine details), and do it as fiberglassed pepakura anchored to those depth plugs. Lenses and their bezels I was going to 3D print, along with as many of the large and small detail pieces as I could (unless I surprise myself and find actual glass or plastic items to work for the lenses without compromising accuracy).
An additional thought to plant in your head... I was planning ot build a magnetic-levitation alcove for mine. Since building a full-scale probe droid is an exercise in silliness, I figured why not go all out.
--Jonah
Seems to me I read that much of the full size prop was vac-formed. So, MDF and foam seems like they would be good materials for a large portion of this build. For the basic shapes. Plus sheet styrene for the lower body "vents". PVC pipes for some of the tubes and Plastruct for some of the domes. The biggest challenge may be finding someone who can vacu-form shapes that large.
I completely agree with the suggestion to invest in the Hot Toys model for reference and scaling. Looking at that first picture, the main body of the droid is wider than Richard Edlund's shoulders. He is a big man. I've talked with him a few times. It's not an exact measurement but it makes me think your "weber grill" idea may be a bit too small. Or maybe I'm missing where you would use it in the build.
Good luck. Like everyone else, I'm really excited to see this one progress.
Cheers,
Ted.
I completely agree with the suggestion to invest in the Hot Toys model for reference and scaling. Looking at that first picture, the main body of the droid is wider than Richard Edlund's shoulders. He is a big man. I've talked with him a few times. It's not an exact measurement but it makes me think your "weber grill" idea may be a bit too small. Or maybe I'm missing where you would use it in the build.
Good luck. Like everyone else, I'm really excited to see this one progress.
Cheers,
Ted.
I was thinking of using 2 full size charcoal Weber grill lids to make the tough shape of the head - they'd have to be cut of course. The body I could do with aluminum and foam. Just brainstorming right now - thanks for the ideas
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The internet just typed probe droid and clicked on images then searched every page connected to every droid pic
also I think there's reference pics of the probe droid in star wars chronicles also look at this it might help http://www.starshipmodeler.com/starwars/ta_probe.htm
also I think there's reference pics of the probe droid in star wars chronicles also look at this it might help http://www.starshipmodeler.com/starwars/ta_probe.htm
jkno
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There are only 2 licensed Probe Droid models made so far, excepting the EFX prototype that will most likely never see the light of day: the great looking Sideshow 1/6 articulated figure, which I think it was inspired by the life-size prop, and the Attakus 1/5 statue which is less accurate, with no movable parts, and quite fragile, as many arrived with parts broken.
Now some pics of the screen used probot:
Update: I'm running they some options for materials. Looking for advice. I'm considering making the head base shape from EPS foam(pink stuff from Home Depot). Glue pieces together, shape it, use epoxy resin to coat it, then paint. All the attachments and greeblies could be various materials, fiberglass, Eva foam, etc... my hope is this would keep it lite weight. I'd probably use an internal skeleton of PVC pipe so I could create mounting holes.
Thoughts or suggestions?
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TazMan2000
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The hinge points could be paper roll end plugs.
This is just one design. There are several.
TazMan2000
This is just one design. There are several.
TazMan2000
Great idea - got any part numbers or places to buy?
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Have you seen this http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=263259 he is building K-2S0 and has some nice joints and using pvc pipe maybe share ideas
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