Imperial Astromech C2-B5 droid

Rhaven Blaack

Rhaven Blaack

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Whilst conducting research for a completely different project (that I was thinking about), I came across this: "Imperial Astromech C2-B5 droid".
This model is a "repaint" of Shunichi's (original) R2-D2 paper/cardstock model template (which has been updated).
I will be chronicling this build. However, I will focus (primerially) on the added details and greebling of the build.
Here is what the model looks like (as is):
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awesome stuff, i love the SW droids, there is such a variety across the SW universe. I do have these kits and c3po (possibly others) ready to go at some point, so itll be great to see how yours come out :biggrin:
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Hey, is that D.E.I. thing going on here? I think it looks great, and know you will do a great job. ;)
 
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Just FYI: I'm working on a new Star Wars model, too. I'll post a build thread shortly. I can't say anything right now in order not to spoil anything to the one who will be getting it but it is a new vehicle, something that has never been done before. Nothing canon but something cool. And in 1/18 (@ASC Mclaren ). ;)
 
I guess that it is now time to upload some photos of my work, thus far.

Here are the parts sheets. There are three parts sheet in total.
*NOTE* As mentioned, this one is a repaint of Shunichi's original R2-D2 paper model template. So, if you have the new (updated) version, you will notice a few differences (and missing a few details).
During this build, I will adding details and greebling, using components from both templates.
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I overlayed another body part (with certain panels cut out and then added panels in certain areas. After that, I preformed the body.
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I laminated the top and bottom disc to 1mm cardboard, and I took another disc and laminated it to 3mm so that I can use it as a "former".
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The body is now fully assembled and I have greebled the different components.
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Please stay tuned to your local Imperial Broadcast Network for further updates as they come in.
 
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Moving on to th the legs. The build is very easy and straightforward
Here is the leg "axle"
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The components for the actual leg.
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The leg is assembled.
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This is the connector for the foot. The white circle is a piece of "Q"-tip shaft that will be connected to the foot, so that the foot can swivel.
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Side view of the connector for the foot. I raised the white panel and the small black panel.
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Back view of the connector fo rthe foot.
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The other side view of the connector of the foot. I raised the white panel and the small black panel.
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The connector is attached to the leg.
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Assembling the foot.
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Attaching the foot to the connector. Yes, I punched holes in the part of the foot that the connector attaches to, so that the piece of "Q"-tip handle can go through. Glue was applied to hold the piece of "Q"-tip handle in place.
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The foot is now assembled.
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Showing that the foot can pivet.
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Please stay tuned to your local Imperial Broadcast Network for further updates as they come in.
 
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Continuing the building of the legs.
Here is the leg with the axle.
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Attaching the leg to the axle.
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I applied the greebling to the foot.
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Showing a side view of the leg.
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I applied strips (2mm wide) to the bottom of the foot.
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Booth legs are fully assembled and are attached in place.
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Please stay tuned to your local Imperial Broadcast Network for further updates as they come in.
 
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Rhaven Blaack said:
Continuing the building of the legs.
Here is the leg with the axle.
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Attaching the leg to the axle.
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I applied the greebling to the foot.
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Showing a side view of the leg.
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I applied strips (2mm wide) to the bottom of the foot.
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Booth legs are fully assembled and are attached in place.
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Please stay tuned to your local Imperial Broadcast Network for further updates as they come in.
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impressive clean job, master rhaven.
Is the grid cm or inches?
 
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A very nice model, and appropriate for the lexicon of these models that have been built. This one was just waiting to be built. Thanks for building it. ;)
 
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