Coming on nicely, half way there now.

Mark

Day 2 of the biggish build

Well after a sleep and much deliberation I came to the conclusion it was best to start with Issues 25,26,27,28 ... I cleared the floor again in anticipation of re-filling it plastic bags once again ... re-magnetised the screwdriver (my that didn't last long) , and then took the toughest decision of the day ....

The first plastic entity of the day would be Mr Potato Head R2D2 ... start with the big guns to get the audience gripped ! Those of you that feel I am not taking this blog thing to seriously may be on to something

The more observant/ anoraky of you may notice that the leg on issue 28 looks like the wheel housing is back to front ... you would be correct, where were you when I was building this ?

In my constant quest for droid Navarra I weep for joy at the chance to bring you issues 33,34,35 and 36 !

And for a bit of comic relief , this sections assistant will be Disney Stores very own BB8

Well this is the best 4 issues since issue number 36 ...please put your hands together for issues 37, 38, 39, 40 ... note the cutting pliers were used to trim the plastic "Covers" to create the flat side ... as only round ones were provided .... THERE IS NO NEED TO DO THIS ... flat edged ones are provided in a later issue ... beggar , bit of a %@£* up there Deagostini !

Following the great and established tradition I will be assisted by yet another version of R2D2.

Well you'll be pleased to hear we are down to the last 4 in the build now , 46, 47, 48, 49 in all their technicolour marvel ... time to rest those blistered fingers , tired eyes and clean up the plastic detritus that I am surrounded by.

And for company this build was Deagostini's very own R2D2 USB drive

Looks like you`ve been having some fun.



Look forward to your next update, the dome is FAB and I`m sure you`ll enjoy the next section of your build as muchh as the last one.

Regards
delboy271155
(Derek)

Day 3 of the big build (things beginning to shape up !)

Well tackled this in the same way as I did the other stages, wanted to wait until the majority of the dome was complete before I started the build, so with the stack of unopened mags piling up in the corner of the room I decided the time had come .... so in the next few posts I shall be tackling issues 49 to 69 ... eye's down , pictures loading, here we go !

Issues 49 - 52

Well it's been a while but it's not like you are going to forget how to use a screwdriver ! And to make sure I didn't go mad I was joined by my two friends Pez R2 & Pez Stormtrooper. Not much to report from the first 4 issues, introduced to the double sided tape !!! We've had our ups and downs, I won't lie, it's not always been a happy relationship, not had major problems attaching the tape, however pealing off the brown backing strips has sometimes been .... well let's say a challenge !

Oh the other thing of note is the "sensor adjustment facilitating attachment" (ie the little bit of clear plastic), be careful not to bin it as it's easy to miss .... as I follow the official build on her I was aware it was coming , so only attached the two screws on the foot plate in the first place.

Issue 57-60 Oh yes well past half way now !

Well issues 57-60 were pretty uneventful, I did as instructed, when instructed and had no major issues, well apart from those double-sided strips ... why DeAgostini ? WHY ?

Keeping me entertained for the next 4 issues I give you Groot .... feel free to look at the pictures, they're not much different to all the others you have seen in the Builders Diaries, but feel free to humour me & tell me how good it's looking.

Issues 61-64 Getting Closer To Using Those Parts We Have Been Trying Not To Lose Since Issue 1

Firstly I would like to apologise for the lack of inanimate plastic help for the next 4 issues, due to some oversight of union rules & holiday entitlements my vinal sci-fi toys will be unable to join us this time, talks are in progress to ensure their future attendance.

Well the next few issues is mostly about getting those panels in, still dread it everytime I have to attempt to remove the backing from those infuriating tape strips, also trying to be careful not to pop the old panels off when pressing home the new ones ... however, it's all worth it to see R2 taking shape.

Wish I'd marked the two processor state lights to distinguish the two , took a while to figure out which was which, only difference is the moulding around the screw holes , the one is flush the other is indented slightly ...

The lightsabre panel feels a little lose, but opens and closes fine , will keep my eye on that as it develops and see if it needs adjusting.

Those plastic alan bolts for the panels are a little soft , have to be careful not to cross thread then when putting them in, and too much pressure causes the alan key to turn in the bolt head without tightening it.

Issue 64 is definitely the one that we have all been waiting for , lightsabre lid attached, dome finally attached to the frame, and many of the electrical components installed in the head .... and finally, I have a tip, get a shorter screwdriver, it can be done will the one provide , but it is a major ballache

Still with every addition it looking better !