HOW TO MAKE A 3D PRINTED R2-D2 | PART 1: THE DOME 

I love your videos man, they are always really informative and easy to follow but also quickly paced and to the point. Perfect for someone with my attention span lol.

This is an insane amount of work. Thank you for sharing with us!

I think I got some flashbacks from sanding my own dome watching this. Good luck with the rest of the project

Beautiful! Future reference for the blue painted pieces; Spray with metallic and dry forst, then apply the blue coats.

Awesome video, thanks for the info!! Can’t wait to get started!!

Awesome video. I'm excited to see the rest.

Nice job! The dome is insane but it looks so good!

Amazing! I can't wait to see this all come together!

Outstanding work.

Great video!

Great job I might have to start working on my own R2D2 now!

Absolute cool , I´ve seen Models where the Dome is in several parts and about 4 rows on top of each other

VERY COOL!!!

Thanks for the link to the 3d parts.

Thank you for this video! its verry helpfull! Finaly a good video with good details!

I love R2D2 👍❤️❤️❤️ 🌹🌹🌹

Hello, just watched part 1 of your video, it's awesome. But were is part 2. I wan't the end of this project :) !!!

you should use a joining board to sand your edges. glue some sandpaper to a flat surface, it'll give you more square edges

When you gonna continue this project? I'm curious to see how it looks

Very cool I think id like to build one, printers on the way

Would love to know the music you use in the background of your videos.

I'm fascinated by this - is it a model designed to work with moving parts/robotics?

What size screws to hold in lights in the logics?

Love ur videos, i'm planning to do a 3d printed full iron man armor set.

I know it's not clear from the instructions but have you put the upper ring upside down ? Just comparing to finished ones

Loved the video! are you planning on doing Part 2 still? super excited to see!

can this be converted to print on a creality 2 200mm

Could you do a video on the lazy Susan attachment process

Are u doing the scout trooper helmet ?

Thanks for ruining my evening. I thought the biggest sticking point would be the dome acquisition. It sounds possible now.

Pls Part 3 , 4 ,5 ,6 ................ we Need it 👍😁

Can you 3D print the 2002 green goblin helmet from Spider-Man?

Hi. Thanks for the video. Did you get to finish your project. I just started printing the dome. Wish me luck.

Hope you're still around! Just watched part 1... Where's part 2?

Is printing in Pla really a good idea i heard that it starts decomposing when sunlight hits it and it melts very easily.

Do u live in Nashville tn i would love to create my own astromechs what printer do u use how many reels of filament did u use and where did u say all the files where at

What grit sand paper?

Отлично . Просто великолепная работа.

I have built 2 astromechs. R5-D4 and R2-Q5. I have 5 different domes that can go on R2-Q5 for various imperial droids. Lethal Engin. I suggest you next print out the R0 dome. I printed out 2 of them full sized and they are solid domes to add to your collection. The R0 domes are seen allot in the Force Awakens in the rebel base.

Hello, Thank you for your video. What percentage scale did you print it at? Thanks again.

where you at man. you should do a lot more videos, I think your a likable dude.

And infill percentage?

Was wondering what kind of filament are you using? Any suggestions were I can get a lot of filament at a good price, since this kind of project would use a lot of material.

How does the wood filler hold up? I use auto body filler currently and if the wood filler doesn't crumble, I'd give it a shot. It's a lot less noxious and nasty to deal with anyway.

How much did it cost you in materials?

where dol i get the larger print of R2D2 I understand it`s in thingiverse but where at i can`t seem to find it

Did you ever finish the while R2D2?

Did anyone calculated the weight of filament requested to print out?

Any more vids to come? There's not to many r2 builds on RU-vid that went in to the details you did. Nice job

What was your later height?

The smoother you can get the dome, the better the metallic and sonic blue looks. Sanding the dome greeblies was more difficult for me than sanding the dome.

Thank you will start mine in a few minutes. Are you planning on making more videos? I like the Kylo Ren helmet. Was hoping you would make a Captain Rex helmet. Thanks again have a good evening.

Wheres the next video??

Any more videos about R2D2 ?

I completely messed up the gluing of dome bits together - i am going to sand it until its round though. Might work.

i have a question what kind of nozzle did you use for this print ??

I don't have a 3D printer. How much does it cost in materials to print out the parts like that? I'll be watching for future videos as you continue to build R2!

I have the same printer but what you do to make part stick so well mine are on glass with masking should I take masking ofc?

Would you still recommend CR-10 as a 3 d printers?

since i saw this and asked the how does one get the files i was new at the 3d printing i have all the g codes for a life size r2 i havent started this project yet i well soon i did start my first 3d project with a half size WALL-E its complete just gotta add the electronics i started with WALL-E cause its one of my daughters fav but thank you for helping me get into 3d printing i now own 2 printers and working on another

is that dome 12 inches

Why does everyone seem to stop building their R2?

How many rolls of filament did you use to complete him

Is it possible me to use a Creality Ender 3 Pro 3D printer to print the parts for R2? Looking at taking the plunge but not sure if this printer offers the necessary space. Appreciate your insight!

Not bad. You should have tested the lazy susan before you got to bolting things together. I have a 400mm and it sticks something fierce. Kyle Campbell had the same problem, (check out his channel) it is a pain in the butt to fix with the dremel and sanding paper. I haven't gotten into mine very far yet.Also, it is a good idea to hit the metal looking parts with a base coat of gloss (I'm planning to use high gloss) black paint, then the metal colors. I'm using aluminum for mine, with the rub and buff afterward. There is a trick of using translucent yellow as a base coat as well (I haven't tried it yet). I have the Sonic blue pearl coming in this weekend. I tried a blue metallic from Walmart and... yeah, no. You can find mods on Thingiverse including stuff for additional panels and such. I don't know when I'll get around to uploading my mods for the V2 utility arm bays or the extra arms I'm working on.www.thingiverse.com/Eebel/aboutwww.thingiverse.com/hammer32/aboutwww.thingiverse.com/Retrodalek/aboutwww.thingiverse.com/mascal/designsI just finished Mascal's fusion furnace, very cool.www.thingiverse.com/Rorlin/designsHe has a youtube channel explaining some of his work. I strongly suggest you look into the mods before you get too carried away printing the stock stuff. There might be something you want in there. I have multiple versions of the top of the periscope because I didn't know about 1 mod that has a detachable cover plate for instance. Having hidden vents in the battery covers for the motors to allow air flow to prevent overheating also makes sense. If you are doing the full build watch out for the nut capture system in the skirt. They are a pain in the rump! The small ones do not fit well, at least in my experience. I'm going to have to modify them in order to get them in. Watch out for the data door hinge too. It is flagged in the directions. There is a mod for it which replaces the plastic rod with a metal one. I agree with Mighty Jabba, boy do I have flashbacks of sanding! I was doing it last night with the skirt though! Good luck with that!

What is the smaller r2d2 on the table in the corner. Made that yourself? Do you have videos?

Did you actually finish the whole R2D2?

Great job.. love big fan with Mr Michael Baddeley and you . I building the R5- D4. Parent post with video to soon . Join him on Facebook.

how would some one open the files once downloading the files of r2

Great Video :) ... are you still going to make a Part 2?

What type of glue do you use?

What kind of printer did you use to print R2-D2 ???

More videos, been long long time.

You doing part 2?

How many rolls of filament did this use?

Did you complete the R2-D2 project watched you part 1 but don’t see any other videos on your channel for it.

Make more videos 🙌

How many reels did it take to print off one dome?

*Классно получилось!!!!* 🙂🇷🇺

Did you ever finish R2?

Will you think of doing a BB8 in the future?

Your videos are so cool and informative! when will you be back?

At 10:18 I was getting changed and I looked at the screen right at this moment. I was very shocked to say the least 😂

wheres part two have been waiting for five months hurry up

Is this project still going on?

Where are the updates to this? you have this video from 3 years ago but nothin since then? where you at???

Okay but where's the other parts? Homie really just built an R2 helmet...

Really cool build. I would suggest using gloss black as a base coat before the silver. And then use the silver under that blue. Just my experience. Great job nevertheless

No part 2. Damn.

Make a clone helment

They should have hired you to play the younger Terminator in Terminator Dark Fate. Your mother didnt used to hang around with Arnie when she was younger did she?

Are you staring from from bottom to top I hop. Can’t wait

Did you finish R2D2?

3-PO HELMET !!!!!

April 2021...part 2? I've just finished printing all 6 dome pieces, plus the 2 upper pie. Have to wait until the weekend to start sanding and assembly. Don't make me learn how to upload videos to race you to the finish!!

Where's part 2?

please

is it life scale? where is part2 ??

Hi

you won't believe me but i love to sand