On to Stage 4.

First up the cockpit base. Just side panels to add here.

Next was R2-D2. Putting the body together was a little awkward getting everything to stay in place so I couldn't take any pictures until it was together.

Next I added some plastic see through parts in the head and tested the lighting. This didn't work so I had to fiddle around with a couple of bits. I eventually worked out the connectors were the wrong way round. If I had just turned the page in the magazine I would have seen straight away this is a common error!


To finish the laser cannon I have to take apart the pieces I did earlier so I can add fibre optic. It did offer a tip to paint the end of the casing. This is because there is a light source in here and you might notice a glow when the cannon 'fires'. By painting this part black the glow should be concealed.

So I will leave it there tonight while the paint dries.
Graham