Make Your Own R2-D2 - Part 1. Dome printing & assembly. Part 2 of the R2-D2 build series - painting R2-D2 (specifically the dome). I'll show what colors I've chosen & the full painting...

For a standard R2-D2 look: Use Tamiya TS-50 Mica Blue. Mask carefully before spraying. Mask areas for gray leg panels and black dome details. If needed, hand-paint small details using paint sprayed into a cup. Use a clear coat for protection. To make R2-D2 look weathered: Dry Brushing with silver for scratches.

Creating a realistic R2-D2 dome with an aluminum look using Alclad II airbrush paints requires careful preparation, correct paint layering, and patience. Below is a step-by-step guide to achieving a metallic and professional finish.

Painting white can be super daunting, particularly if it's over such a detailed surface as this, hopefully what i've done here is simplify the whole process that makes it easy to...

Building R2-D2 Part 8 - First Steps! V2 Legs & Mark 3 Foot Drives. The Basics of R2-D2 Electronics for the DIY R2 builder. Part 9 of the R2 build series - Painting R2-D2. Today we...

An Astromech Droid Building Experience! PREPPING & PAINTING OF DROID PARTS Prepping Aluminum & Steel: File Sand (Sandpaper & Sandblasting) Tape Off Parts Painting Aluminum & Steel: Blue Parts 1st Coat - Dupli-Color Self Etching Primer # 1690 2nd Coat - Rust-oleum White Primer # 1981830 3rd Coat - Rust-oleum Deep Purple Metallic # 7255

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2019年3月29日 · You’ll need to prepare the R2-D2 dome panels for the primer and paint process. I started by sanding all of the panel surfaces with 320 grit sandpaper matching the primer instructions. Before priming, take each panel and clean it with rubbing alcohol (or the proper paint thinner) and then wipe it clean with a tack cloth to remove any remaining ...

2015年10月16日 · The Radar Eye lens is very simple to make. You will need a 4″ half sphere and black spray paint. It doesn’t get much simpler than this. Place the sphere and mark it where it meets with the inside you your Radar Eye. Cut that line and paint the inside of it black. Test the fit and see how it fits inside the Radar Eye while on the dome.

Painting Wood Logic Displays to Look Like Real Aluminum R2’s Logic Display Surrounds are supposed to be made of metal. What are you supposed to do if yours are made of wood? The answer is simple. Take aluminum paint and fine grit sandpaper or a dremel, then paint, sand, and repeat this process until you see no grain in the wood.