Dave Shaddix Posted June 22, 2010 Last week I decided to teach myself how to build spheres and contoured shapes (the football, Mork, and plenty of unphotographed tablescrap). Around 6:30 last Friday night, I thought it would be cool to apply my new knowledge and build R2-D2. I thought it would be even cooler if I could take the model to my LUG meeting today. So, using a voice command R2-D2 as a reference, I sat down around just before 7PM and started building and didn’t stop until just after midnight when I had a 12.5” astro-mech droid sitting on my desk. It’s not movie accurate, but its close enough for me this time around. Bear in mind that this is my VERY FIRST attempt at building anything like this. Given my self-imposed time constraints, available brick and lack of experience, I think it turned out pretty good. I may certainly revisit this project later on and take my time to get a much cooler little droid. Deep Links Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fenris Posted June 22, 2010 great job! i'm not an expert, but to me this looks amazing! :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted June 22, 2010 AWESOME 'Dave' just flamming AWESOME ! A really great brickbuilt R2, fantastic use of greys and blues plus the white 2x1 grills spot on ! Great work again and I'm a conformist! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balrog Posted June 22, 2010 Very nice. I wish I had the possibilities to make a MoC like that ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Praiter Yed Posted June 22, 2010 Love it. I particularly like the little Space Logo :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XimenaPaulina Posted June 22, 2010 Wow, that's a great R2-D2 maxifig, impressive work Dave! You got every detail on point, and you even put a bonus space logo in there, simply love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grumpy96 Posted June 22, 2010 Great work I love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirate Pete Posted June 22, 2010 Very realistic(or at least as realistic as blocks can get). I love all of the detail, and especially the "eye" thingy. Great MOC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Yogi Posted June 22, 2010 wow i wish i could build something so big and have it accurate like yours great job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
menq Posted June 22, 2010 Very nice MOC dave! Impressive so much detail in just a few hours!! Does the middle leg retract into the R2 unit?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Cam Posted June 22, 2010 Really nice work, that'd look good on my desk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Shaddix Posted June 23, 2010 Thanks guys, this was a fun build. To answer the middle leg question, it does move but it does not retract. I am considering a retractable leg for my next hack at this, but we'll see how it goes. Power Functions may be the best way to handle that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickdoctor Posted June 23, 2010 Very nice! As a next step, try using plates and wedges to smooth out the shape. IMO, the 'feet' don't cry out 'R2 unit' to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Who Posted June 23, 2010 This is really a great MOC. I always love the details of a minifigure that can be put into a brick built representation of the fig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brickfoot Posted June 23, 2010 I like the overall look of your model but It needs the smooth look R2 really has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoDad42 Posted June 24, 2010 Looks good to me! A fun looking MoC. And you put it together so quickly too. Inspires me to get some MoC's finished that are in various stages of development.I'm procrastinating. Love to see more of what you come up with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K Posted June 24, 2010 Wow nice MOC!!! He is my fav character Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
