Making R2-D2 Part 1 // Styrene Frame, Aluminum Dome & Skins | I Like To Make Stuff
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- I've always wanted to make an R2-D2 from Star Wars. Come follow along with me as I go through the process of building one!
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I have always wanted my own R2-D2. I finally got up the courage to begin the build and I'd like to take you along with me!
For this R2 build, I am using the amazing community at the R2 Builders Club for help and inspiration. I went to www.astromech.net and found a wealth of information about material types, build plans, templates, and even access to specialized parts vendors. There are tons of different build options, but I chose to build the bulk of the unit out of styrene and cover it with screen-accurate aluminum panels.
I loaded up the CAD files into my CNC. These files were given to me by an awesome builder named Mike Dempsey, and they were ready to cut. Josh cut the different pieces out of the specific thicknesses of styrene and I got busy assembling. To do this, I had to print out huge 1-for-1 templates to get the proper placement for each cut piece. I scored the placement lines onto the frame sections and used CA glue to bind them together.
Using the same CAD files, we cut the leg assemblies out of more styrene. The legs were a bit more robust because they would be holding the weight of the entire R2 unit. Many of the sections were built out in sandwiches layers and ribbed joints. The legs will eventually be bolted onto the frame with some 1/4-20 bolts.
This step was particularly odd for me. I had the choice of making the intricate details on my own or using the craftsmen at astromech.net to mill them out of aluminum for me. Obviously, this commercial route is more expensive, but the upside is that I have beautifully made, screen-accurate components that are ready for paint or powder coating.
I ordered the dome, the outer skins, and many of the iconic R2-D2 widgets from vendors at astromech.net and I giggled like a 3-year old when they arrived in the mail. We could not make these parts as perfectly as the different vendors did, and I'm happy I went this route.
This project is going to take a while. It is a life-long dream to have my own R2, so I didn't want to rush the process and end up with a sub-par droid. In the next video I hope to have the rest of the body, mainly the other leg, the electronics, and some of the doors completed. Thank you for following along with this magically fantastic build from a galaxy far, far away.
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C3PO cutting parts for R2! Love it :)
Machines build machines
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@@rexmcstiller4675 3d printers printing 3d printers!
You need to make it a home assistant so you can say “R2 turn on the lights” something like that would be sick
that woud be amazing!!!
Yeah
Bob's next video:
Making a life-size DEATH STAR
If anyone does that i reckon it will be Colin Furze.
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😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Easy i like crushing planets
I hope they fix the Exhaust port weak spot. That was a real oversight.
Finally a series video with better details. You guys don’t have to be afraid of making series for bigger builds. You won’t loose a view from me that’s for sure anyway! Specially for something as cool as R2!
love the r2-noises throughout the video - little beeps of nostalgia! :)
Oh yes! I loved those, too!
Lil beeps o nostalgia. Lol
No nostalgia here, we all boomers tonight :D *rases cup of juice* a toast, TO STAR WARS
I haven't even watched this yet but know it will be awesome. So glad you finally are building this
same i am only 32 seconds in
You might also enjoy James Bruton’s work.
Are you happy with it? I bet you Artoo.
I’m excited for this video series, however many parts it will have
@CLIFFORD REEVES bröö
Yes master yoda
Speaks in droid: Beep beep beep
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Kenny Baker's Mom is the original "manufacturer" of internal R2D2 components ;) Great start Bob this is going to be awesome!
This is the video I was looking for
This is not the comment i was looking for
That is looking amazing. I will definitely be on the lookout for part 2.
what a mammoth project.. you're gonna be so stoked when its wrapped.. keep on keepin on!
YES! I've been waiting to see this project start to come together for a long time! =D
As soon as I saw this video get posted I was super excited! I have been wanting to do this for a very long time but always wished there was a video explaining some of the big steps. I'm so happy that someone like you who is extremely great at showing a huge project broken down is taking this on and showing us how it's done. I know you'll do a great job! Thank you and enjoy!
Hi I'm Gene and I like to watch your videos thank you for uploading the entire playlist for this project for all the videos for R2D2.
This just puts a big smile on my face and brings out the kid in me. I love it!
Wow... That R2 is going to look awesome!!
It's like putting together a life size model and I LOVE it!
It really is
The force is definitely strong with this one!
This brought back to your channel after a long time of not watching.
I need part two already!
Lol
It is
I've always wanted to have R2-D2
I'm so glad you're putting this project here!
Bob, this video has made me grin so much. I'm looking forward to seeing little R2 come to life! 😁
Oh, this is going to be awesome!! Thanks for bringing us along, Bob!
Here 10 minutes after upload and I've been following this on your Instagram stories. Love it!
Great Job Bob! May the force be with you!
You're really doing it! Looks great, Bob.
Thanks!!
So excited you've started this Bob!
Can’t wait to see it finished! R-2 already looks amazing, so glad you partial assembled him to give us a look! Keep up the great work.
did you see it finished now? haha
So so cool great job Bob.
Awesome Bob, welcome to the Astromech family!!! So happy to have you among our ranks our ranks!!!! Droids looking great!
Awesome!! Coming together nicely Bob! 👍🏼
R2-D2, it is you, it is you!
Super cool, Bob. I’m happy you’re finally able to realize this project. Looking forward to the next video!
i went to New York for a school trip in grade 9, and we went to FAO Schwartz. in their massive Lego department, they had a life-size R2-D2 made of Lego, and it was incredible. it looked freaking amazing to see in real life, so i'm jealous and excited to see your version come together, Bob
So stoked for this build!
I love this, Bob! Can’t wait to see how this adventure plays out!
Awesome build. Cannot wait for the next part to be released. Finally get to see the process after hearing about this on past episodes of the Making It Podcast. Love the R2-D2 sound effects.
Really digging all the different videos and projects! Side note for ABS Plastics: In our shop we work with it quite a bit and the type we have melts with Acetone and dries fairly quickly. We use it to 'glue' multiple layers together, smooth out edges after rounding them, or removing scratches from the plastic. Just something you might like to experiment with and possibly make something easier in the future! :) Looking forward to seeing the finished product on this R2!
This is the build I have been waiting for. Thanks for taking on this massive project.
What a labor of love! Excited for the end result!
This is looking so amazing! And it's all great, but the music during the outtakes is so perfect! I'm looking forward to the rest of this series!
You are so creative, you are my inspiration, thanks for cheering me up
I have been wanting to make an R2 for a long time this is all the motivation i need to go from thinking to doing, hanks Bob!
You can do it!
Thanks for sharing/making R2D2... I have wanted to make my own for some time now. You have inspired me more (to get it done) and now knowing about the website will also help and take a lot of the guess work (and finding lot's of pictures online to print and figure out measurements) out of it... great work and thanks again! 😄
Yeeees I've needed a video like this I need to try and follow along with u
Livin the dream! Already looks super cool!
Really cool to see you taking on more long-term projects.
Thanks for all the great vids this year Bob. Have a great christmas.
This was AWESOME!!!... I can't wait for the next video!!!...
WOO! Been waiting for this video series for a LONG while now! So very cool.
DUDE!!!! That is some big progress!! Can't wait for the next one.
If Jimmy Diresta was using this r2 in his shop. He would paint it all white. Thanks for posting this video
Amazing work so far
Awesome Bob! I going to love watching this come together. I want to get back on my BB-8 as soon as I'm done building out the new SPark space.
Wow, those aluminum skins and parts are awesome! Nice work - great project.
Awesome progress Bob! 👍🏻👊🏻
This is awesome, I'm freaking hyped for part 2
OMG, I've been waiting for u to upload this! I'm building the Deagostini 1/2 scale R2, but now I can build the full scale version vicariously thru u. Beautiful work, Bob. 👍
Very cool Bob. Looks like a mountain of work going into it, even buying bits and pieces for the build.
I don’t have time to watch this yet, I just wanted to share my excitement that your R2D2 video is finally up!!!!
I have been waiting for this since I heard you talk about it on the pod cast. Can’t wait to see it finished!
Looks super labor intensive but SUPER cool as well! Can’t wait to see the next video for this, may the force be with you!
So stoked!!!
Man I am a big fan of yours iam a big fan of star wars so this is going to be my next project so thanks man
This video.... 11K better than last Disney´s Star Wars movie. I have spoken.
HE SO CUTE, I love R2-D2 as well, I remember watching SW as a kid but all I could remember was R2 and C3PO not till last year I finally got the films on DVD after watching the new films at everything started coming back to me,
DUDE!! Thats so freakin’ cool! The metal dome is the way to go
You finally did it. It only took two years. I guess the list really was that long 🙂
Man, that looks like one fun project right there!! Talk about a labor of love...looking forward to updates!
I have been waiting for this!!!!! Awesome!
I'm expecting the second part! I would like a R2D2 for a project in my highschool and that video help me so much. Thx!!
really staring to come together! I'm excited to see the rest!
Incredible already! Hope there's more of the build on the stream!
Thanks man! I'm sure there will be!
Love the themed builds! The backstory tho! Thanks for the build!
Cant wait for the next part of this.great video.Have a very merry christmas...
Wow nice job so far. Can't wait until next time
Holy sh*t - I'm excited for this series!
One of the best model kits! Great work man!
That looks great.
Your work is absolutely amazing. I can’t wait for the next video showing your progress with R2 D2. Would you be willing to do a follow up video after you have had time to use him and what you would have done differently if anything? Thanks so much for sharing this.
That’s very cool!
freakin awesome!! i cant wait to see it done!!
Can't wait for the next part
Glad to see you got started, you're ahead of me on the build, looks awesome so far
This is cool, and i think multipart projects are a good thing for you. I remember in a previous video you were frustrated with the idea of how to do bigger projects on youtube. So far this one is looking like it'll be split up nicely.
That looks awesome man!
Idc for star wars but this is badass. Been watching this channel for a couple years and always great
Super project 👌👌👌
This is awesome, even though I can't make this, it just shows me how talented people are. Good work man!
Looks great
Hey Bob!
Waiting for Part 2 with entusiasm!
Daaaaaamn!! Really getting inspired to make one out of cardboard!
Very cool. Id love an R2 unit
nice man. That is fantastic.
A to scale R2-D2 would make a cool looking mini fridge.
Hell yeah.
I followed you just because you're baby yoda
Have been wanting to build a Chopper (C1-10P). Was thinking about using styrene for the body so it helped me understand process a little better. Appreciative and jealous.
Throw a laser diode on cnc router, very useful for marking out parts before cutting 👍 thanks for sharing
I've been waiting for this, since it was previewed in other videos.