...a long time ago...about 25 years ago actually I made a lifesize rc R2 out of cardboard, sweat and a lot of tape. It made it through one sf convention before I had to mothball it because of rain the very next day, lol. Now after a long thought process over the years and after visiting so many conventions (last being the celebration III and IV). I decided this is it. I love a challenge, I've love the entire astrodroid concept as well as Star Wars (of course) and face it R2's the real hero. So this is my attempt to recreate a hero to us all R2-D2 as well as a newer hero R2-R9. Fell free to leave comments and tips....Best Regards Thomas
 

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Waiting for the glue to dry...

I finally got that glue I needed. I bought a few extra tubes, just in case. All I can do for now is wait for the glue to harden. I figured if I do the gluing now it should be totally hard by the time I get back from my little trip to Standford, CA. No real pictures to post this time but so far so good. While in the US, besides work, I'll be picking up a bunch of hard (hard to get in Sweden) to get goodies. The things that are waiting for me there are:

- 2 Vex transmitters/receivers
- 2 Vex signal splitters
- 4sets Vex crystals
- 2 Rocklers
- 2 Pittman motors for the dome rotation
- 20ft of 2.5mm optic fibers

I can only give a very big thanks To Calvin for helping me with the finding and ordering of most of these things. Because many of the companies in the US aren't adapted for international orders getting these things wasn't easy. But Calvin's contribution made it all very simple. A great thanks to Vin as well at R2builders for ordering the Vex transmitters. All of this kind of feels like Christmas all over again, lol.

Anyway, while I'm in the US I also plan to pick Chris's brain about his artoo. I'll be visiting him to get some close-up pictures of his artoo as well ;)

Comments on "Waiting for the glue to dry..."

 

Blogger SuperDad said ... (January 29, 2008 at 6:12 AM) : 

Man that sounds like one productive trip!!!!!!!!

Have fun man!

Jason

 

Blogger The life of thomas said ... (January 29, 2008 at 1:56 PM) : 

Thanks Jason! I'll post some pics when I get back next week :)))

 

Blogger SuperDad said ... (February 10, 2008 at 7:22 AM) : 

Cool! Cant wait to see them!

 

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