Visual Spicer's R2-A4

**cdwheatley** · #1 03-29-2016, 02:39 PM

Having recently finished Visual Spicer's Starfighter-X, I decided to make a start on his R2-A4 model which I bought at the same time. Just as the Starfighter-X is the designer's version of a Star Wars X-wing, this model is 'inspired' by the R2-D2 droid, also from Star Wars of course. This is my progress after one evening's work:-

As was the case with the Starfighter-X, everything is going together really well and the instructions are clear and easy to follow.

Because some of the parts are actually quite big, I've decided to laminate them using the 160gsm card I usually use with some 80gsm copy paper, to create 240gsm thick pieces. This is working well so far, and is making a noticeable difference to the strength and rigidity of the model.

This will be a birthday present for my niece (27 this year!), as R2-D2 is her favourite Star Wars character. Her birthday isn't until November so I should have plenty of time to finish it!

**Loui** · #2 03-29-2016, 06:14 PM

R2 also my fave, looking forwards to see the progress. Thanks for sharing it with us here.

**cdwheatley** · #3 03-30-2016, 01:55 PM

Some more progress tonight - the bottom of R2's body is now glued in place, as is the centre 'foot' socket and surround. The attachment points for the two main legs are under way too:-

Next will be the centre 'foot' itself.

**cdwheatley** · #4 04-14-2016, 02:20 PM

It's finished:-

You can find the link to view some more photos on my website.

**bigpetr** · #5 04-14-2016, 02:57 PM

What a happy niece

. Great work.

**The-EDSEL** · #6 04-15-2016, 10:26 AM

I thought R5-D4 was the Red one that Blows just after Lars Owen buys it from the Jawas in the Original Star Wars (A New Hope)
this looks more like R2-D2

Still looks good.