Hi to all R2D2 builder's.

I am really excited about this build and hope it will be as described

Got my first 2 issue's today. Previously signed to the test run back in March last year.

The parts have improved alot but I will be painting the blue parts, just not quite the right colour.

what paints are you using, acrylic I presume, and will it be airbrushed. Just interested as it sounds like you are almost customising your build.

Cheers guys,

because we are only 2-4 issues in, Its just the blue parts that I want to do. Maybe make him look dirty, don't know yet, still early.

Below is what I did with the test parts back in March last year.

Me at madam tussards last year

Think the Tussaud's R2D2 is the look that I will be looking for, slightly 'worn' a little dirty, it just looks right.
Thought cleaned up Artoo in the final scenes of Star wars, was just too sparkly, and looked somehow false, if you get my meaning.

Good luck with the build

Found this picture of my son back in 2005. This was a very small event in Ashton Under Lyne.

And David Prowse was there also.

I like the weathering on this R2, especially the mark from the restraining bolt.

I know it's not much but sanded down the seam lines on the metal parts and resprayed

Also painted the processor state indicator plate.

Looking good Darren, will you weather them before fitting?

Cheers mate, I think I will before I assemble. Got plenty of time.

Thank you, it's still early days yet. Re-painting and weathering is my priority at the moment. Maybe when we are about half way through, something else might need doing.