My R2D2 astromech droid build diary

[corelki2005]

This is to start for my R2D2 build diary. I will update this when I get the first batch of parts

[corelki2005]

Issue 1



Issue 2

[casper]

So glad you decided to build R2D2
can't wait to see it come together
casp

[Mark]

Looking forward to your build Nick. I've subscribed too, but won't get my hands on any parts till the summer as I'm geographically challenged still.

I'll create a special section for this when I've got a minute.

[corelki2005]

more parts have arrived, not going to start putting anything together till the next set of parts arrive

Issue 3



Issue 4



issue 5

[corelki2005]

issue 6 - the lcd display






Issue 7 -start of R2s dome



Issue 8 - the right ankle

[Mark]

Looking good,but not exactly a challenging build so far

[wingnut]

Nice ! lots of small bags with even smaller contents good luck !

[corelki2005]

got issues 9-12


issue 9 contents



issue 10



issue 11



issue 12



with issue 9 fitted




issue 10



issue 11&12




and the right leg frame



to be continued .............

[corelki2005]

Had issues 12 to 16 delivered yesterday and as it was mainly dome frames I forgot to take photos of the individual issues but here are two once they were assembled

[Mark]

Looking very impressive Nick. Can't wait to see the workings and body start.

[corelki2005]

More dome frames arrived and here it is assembled

[corelki2005]

here is the latest parts

Issues 33-36

[corelki2005]

completed dome frames - just got to wait until issue 51 for the skin

[corelki2005]

and the completed right leg

[corelki2005]

Have has some more parts delivered and have completed the motorised light sabre tube that lifts the light sabre out of r2s dome

[casper]

looks to be an interesting build Nick, love the dome assembly and lightsaber mech
casp

[corelki2005]

Issues 41-44 arrived

Issue 41 - the light sabre

[corelki2005]

issues 45 - 50 were just leg parts - not worth duplicating


issue 51 the dome outer skin - made of stainless steel

[Mark]

Coming on nicely Nick. Looks big and impressive.