Astromech Droid

robot56

USA
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Hello everyone:) so i have begun building my full size astromech droid! I know that this project is going to take a long time but I feel it will be worth it in the end. My droid will be built from styrene and 3d printed parts. The dome is actually a security mirror but requires a 2" riser made from a floral craft ring and styrene cover.

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I wil be loading larger and not sideways photos soon.... stress

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I have a few pictures to update my thread!

I have completed and taped up the shoulders as well as mount the rockler to the frame Still need to figure out a good way to mount the main dome to the riser though... I would like to be able to take it apart so I cannot simply glue it in place as I originally planned to do!

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R7 is looking quite comfortable in the corner of my room as I am now working on finishing up the legs and ankles. soon he'll be sort of standing lol

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Aaron

#19  

thank you @Richard R I am trying to get as much done as I can for Star Wars Celebration this April at the Anaheim Convention Center:)

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robot56 Have you considered using some Velcro strips for securing the main dome ?

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@robert56 that is a good idea! maybe I can print some mounts that fit the contour of the inside of the dome:) my only fear is people looking at the droid will want to touch and pull everything... im not sure how velcro will hold up. it only takes one kid to realize the dome comes off to start a frenzy hahaha

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I got some work done on the legs today! I just need to glue the outer skins onto the leg framework so that i can finish and sand the parts for paint!

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The legs are bolted into place but do not have the skins glued down yet:)

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Very nice progress. Looking good! 3D printing is opening up so may doors for building so many things.

I cant decide if my next robot build will be an R2 or Robby the Robot. After watching your build I'm getting excited about doing an R2.

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My skins have come from the laser cutters!:D

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They look amazing.. better than I could have done by hand! I still need to cut out all the panels so that the skins have depth but I was too excited and tied them up to the frame so that way R7 didnt feel so naked haha

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It's starting to look like an Astromech:)