r2s5
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Aug 3, 2007 18:32:49 GMT -5
Post by r2s5 on Aug 3, 2007 18:32:49 GMT -5
Well Being a bit shy have waited till now to show some of the pictures of my car. I have been a member on here for a while just sitting quietly. I am also friends with a few existing members, Grunt, Old Tarq, Obi-Shawn, Jedi Amy. I have been working on this project for a few months now. It was origiinally a Saturn L200. It is a fairly new car, but with the miles I put on it daily it has extremely high mileage. Plus I figure since I all but live in my car, it might as well be fun. Here is what i have started with and here are a couple pics of it inow. oh yes, and with my little r2-s5 and with my hard top cover. when r2 is not in tow. Here is a picture of my car on our campsite in Missouri. It is almost comical with a tee pi on our site. I have all my pics including some construction pictures at photo bucket. here is the link ARC-170Here are my future plans. 1 I plan to eventually make a a topper for my trailer that will allow r2 to peer out so he will be my on-board navigational droid. 2. possibly add some hollow missiles on the side for storage while camping to disguise my bow and arrows. 3. work on modifying the interior more. 4. after clear coat add battle damage.
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Post by Obi-Shawn on Aug 4, 2007 3:24:21 GMT -5
Absolutely awesome, Darryl! Congrats on a job exceptionally well done!
All that and a droid, too- I hereby bestow upon you the "too much time on your hands" award.
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r2s5
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Post by r2s5 on Aug 5, 2007 0:48:48 GMT -5
Gee thanks Shawn, hehehe but I had to get the inspiration from somewhere. I just figured my little droid deserved a better ride that was a little more dignified to the 501st events. hehehehe I really do appreciate all your advise. I stumbled upon my answer to the rivits by chance in a craft store with my wife in the scrap booking dept. They are lower profile so they wont get snapped off in the winter time when i brush the snow off of her like I figured would happen with the cabs. And to make them more descrete I kept the color of the area the rivit was in.. a painful task matching vinyl decal colors with paint. hehehe I also have a gun turret in the makings for the rear of that trailer, for my aft guns when r2 is onboard. Then I can add kills for my co-pilot. Darryl
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Aug 5, 2007 14:05:38 GMT -5
Post by Red Two on Aug 5, 2007 14:05:38 GMT -5
Exceptional paint job! The rivets are exactly as they need to be. Invisible from a distance, subtle and distinct close up. A little oil and 'crud' dripping from them will make them perfect! I look forward to seeing the next round of work!
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Aug 8, 2007 17:18:25 GMT -5
Post by JediAmy on Aug 8, 2007 17:18:25 GMT -5
That's so awesome! Great job!
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r2s5
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Aug 9, 2007 10:21:53 GMT -5
Post by r2s5 on Aug 9, 2007 10:21:53 GMT -5
thanks Amy, still not near as awesome as the interior decorating you did on the fan mobile. But I am working on it.
Darryl
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Aug 9, 2007 23:45:34 GMT -5
Post by Darth Marmalade on Aug 9, 2007 23:45:34 GMT -5
Wow! I love your photobucket pictures, but there seem to be a few steps missing. No matter. That's awesome! I especially love the seat covers! Did you find them, make them, or commission them? Have I seen your R2 in other photos in this forum? He looks familiar.
What exactly are the rivets? Will they be obvious once I look at scrapbooking supplies?
The nose of the ARC-170 has reminded me of a 1950s Cadillac or similar since first I saw it -- good choice for a carfighter.
Oh, and I like the contrast with the teepee -- it reminds me a little of the Tusken Raider camp. Those sorts of contrasts have always been a part of the Star Wars universe.
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r2s5
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Aug 21, 2007 14:37:36 GMT -5
Post by r2s5 on Aug 21, 2007 14:37:36 GMT -5
Wow! I love your photobucket pictures, but there seem to be a few steps missing. No matter. That's awesome! I especially love the seat covers! Did you find them, make them, or commission them? Have I seen your R2 in other photos in this forum? He looks familiar. What exactly are the rivets? Will they be obvious once I look at scrapbooking supplies? hehehe, sorry for not responding sooner.. without email reminders it is hard to remember to check all the listings. When I originally took the pics. I didn't plan to make it a progression thing.. it just turned out that way... In fact now I have added a picture of my rear turret being constructed. I will mount it behind r2 on his trailer. And I will make it removable since IL is kinda picky about toy guns.. they are a little wierd that way. as for the rivits. yes they are easily found. They are called "metal dots" by "color bok" they have turnstile that have them hanging on the pegs. And they were 1 dollar a pack and 24 dots on a sheet. It makes for a little pricey effect, but cool looking in the end. Darryl
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Aug 31, 2007 14:38:06 GMT -5
Post by r2s5 on Aug 31, 2007 14:38:06 GMT -5
Ok time for an Update. I finally finished the design of my tail gun for my trailer. here is a picture of it unpainted. this weekend I am planning to finish her up and hopefully get ready to mount the beast. Darryl
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Sept 7, 2007 16:07:04 GMT -5
Post by r2s5 on Sept 7, 2007 16:07:04 GMT -5
Well I finally have some new pics. of my trailer unit. I still have to detail it and add the quick release clamps. Darryl
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Sept 10, 2007 10:24:50 GMT -5
Post by r2s5 on Sept 10, 2007 10:24:50 GMT -5
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Sept 19, 2007 0:46:50 GMT -5
Post by Red Two on Sept 19, 2007 0:46:50 GMT -5
Crazy stuff, dude! Magnificent, even! Excellent!
I'm hoping somebody is going to do How-to on creating an Astromech someday!
The dome must be the toughest part, though I imagine that cutting holes in steel ain't so easy either!
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Sept 24, 2007 13:33:16 GMT -5
Post by Darth Marmalade on Sept 24, 2007 13:33:16 GMT -5
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Oct 18, 2007 18:57:00 GMT -5
Post by Jedi_Pilot_PR on Oct 18, 2007 18:57:00 GMT -5
8-)I like your car, your ARC-170 looks great! I going to make some change to my Jedi Interceptor and post some pictures soon.
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Oct 21, 2007 12:58:08 GMT -5
Post by r2s5 on Oct 21, 2007 12:58:08 GMT -5
actually you should go to yahoo groups and do a search for r2 builders and register. That's where we actually reside. Darryl
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