We've managed to get a special group price on Dirtydown, the weathering spray used in the Force Awakens and by many builders. For a set it's £24 (3 cans, Black, Dark Brown and Amber Blonde). Curre...
2019-04-01 19:52:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Here’s the Fusion design including the full and updated MKIII body design!
More stuff coming soon, any requests for the fusion designs just shout! Please share any remixes or remodels...
2019-03-30 09:55:48 +0000 UTC View PostApologies, but I have had to remove giveaways as raffles / draws are outside of the terms of use for Patreon. These were intended as a way of saying thank for the support from the group and complet...
2019-03-28 04:38:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Think I’ve managed to source a great price for Dirtydown weathering sprays. £8.50 a can plus postage (if we can get a few orders maybe cheaper, and/or maybe collect at R2UK so no postage) I’d...
2019-03-27 21:28:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Thought I’d put together a short YouTube video on my experiences with weathering. Enjoy!!
https://youtu.be/T-Rln4LP4R8 2019-03-26 07:22:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Just a reminder (and welcome to ur new Patreons), the files and designs are organised as follows:
Patreon Early Bird Share
This has the new stuff, it’s my wip folder and is...
2019-03-25 08:45:39 +0000 UTC View PostHere's the latest Fusion video 6, showing part 6 of creating the R4 Dome in Fusion finally published a printable single file! Also shared is the final Fusion design. Password for the Fusion Shares ...
2019-03-21 21:36:05 +0000 UTC View Posthttps://1drv.ms/f/s!AjIlFUf9uEzogcQlHKmwWloq02j7AQ for the Patreon folder.
2019-03-18 18:41:35 +0000 UTC View PostHere’s the Fusion design with some of the new MKIII dome designs included!
More stuff coming soon, any requests for the fusion designs just shout! Please share any remixes or remodels...
2019-03-18 18:36:37 +0000 UTC View PostNoticed a slight fault on the MKIII, the two servo slots for the breadpan doors are 1mm smaller, so the servo doesn’t fit without modification (the servo is 40mm), only a little dremel and It’l...
2019-03-17 09:22:44 +0000 UTC View PostFor those who missed this or army on Facebook, here a link to the exclusive Lee Towersey Patreon interview. Great insights into on set experiences from the new movies, droid builder and hints / tip...
2019-03-16 13:21:08 +0000 UTC View Post
For our next ‘Facebook live’ interview in the shed we have the amazing special effects and animation wizard Billy Brooks! working on ET, Men in Black, X-Men, even Galaxy Quest!! Billy has made ...
2019-03-14 07:21:55 +0000 UTC View Post
For our next ‘facebook live’ interview in the shed we have the special effects and animation wizard Billy Brooks!! ET, Men in Black, X-Men and even Galaxy Quest! His obvious highlight of his ca...
2019-03-13 22:06:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Just a reminder, this Sunday we've got an exclusive interview with Droid Builder and Puppeteer Lee Towersey, who build and controlled many of the droids we have seen in the new Star Wars movies. Th...
2019-03-04 20:05:51 +0000 UTC View Post
So, a sneaky new dome in the MKIII Dome folder, this droid, although the dome would fit a standard R2 Body, is a little preview of a side project which will be released into the group once complete...
2019-03-04 12:28:30 +0000 UTC View Post
I've updated the V2 now to add the new centre Omniwheels as an option. You'll find them in the main share, under STLS-R2D2V2erFeet-R2D2Ver2CentreFoot-Uprgraded Omniwheels 2.0 These fit the standard...
2019-02-24 01:12:56 +0000 UTC View Post
I've published the Centre Leg, new Onmiwheels, skins, ankle and frame in the Patreon Share. Lots of fixes, upgrades etc.
Please note, the only way this is compatible with the v2 build i...
2019-02-23 11:43:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Here’s an update on Fusion design with some of the new MKIII designs. This is the MKIII Body to date! All the greebles (and some work in progress stuff). I'm working on the 2-3-2 shoulders and th...
2019-02-17 21:07:19 +0000 UTC View Post
On the 10th March we've got an interview with Lee Towersey, as well as a passionate R2 Builders Club member, Lee with Oliver Steeples built the droids for the Force Awakens and Lee continued to bui...
2019-02-17 10:01:13 +0000 UTC View PostQuick update on designs! I’ve added the charge port panels to the MKIII folder, virtually done on the core design now. I’m working in secret (well sort of secret) on the 2-3-2 shoulder modules,...
2019-02-11 20:06:22 +0000 UTC View Post
MKIII for smaller beds!!!!! Huge Kudos to Leon de Graaff, he's kindly cut the MKIII body for smaller beds and sent it across! I've added it into the Patreon Share MKIII Folder so everyone can enjoy...
2019-02-05 19:43:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Well, it’s a good sign when I get around to instructions. We have a design I’m relatively happy with! In the Patreon share instructions folder you’ll find the MKIII body assembly instru...
2019-02-05 19:00:59 +0000 UTC View PostThe new foot drive Fusion files including the shells are available, link in the posts, just filter by Patreon level ($5 and above) and there’s a huge list with all v2, MKIII domes and the new fee...
2019-01-25 08:44:06 +0000 UTC View Post
The final designs, ready for beta testing for the MKIII foot drive, immense update and improvement on the v2, direct drive, herringbone gears, flex rollers, quieter, smoother, easier foot shells an...
2019-01-24 22:10:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Scaled and tweaked the Jabba tray for the DeAgustini build, it’s in the Patreon early bird share under DeAgustini.. enjoy!
2019-01-19 17:35:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Here’s an update on Fusion design with some of the new MKIII designs. I've added the MKIII Direct Drive and Foot Shells. Also don't forget there's the Fusion Tutorials to get you started with des...
2019-01-19 11:54:18 +0000 UTC View PostThe new MKIII body is now in the Patreon share for full testing along with legs and drive units. All very early days but they’ve been printed a dozen times and all looks good. I’m working hard ...
2019-01-13 14:08:17 +0000 UTC View Post
I’ve revised the drive unit. The new version has direct gears rather than belts, much easier to set up. Herringbone gears for a smoother quieter drive. I’ve made the whole thing bolted together...
2019-01-13 09:44:52 +0000 UTC View PostHey, I've finally created a facebook page specifically for the printed build. I'll still post updates on the builders pages, but I can add more detail and discussion specifically for the build on a...
2019-01-06 14:34:21 +0000 UTC View Post