No piccies - but more bits

No pictures for this update.
I've received a few bits from the USA last week. A nice superb quality set of rubber gizmo's for the domes PSI lights that diffuse the leds and look fantastic.
Also a SK-10 pack from Alex Kung who has made his whole droid from plastic in a slot and glue together form. The SK-10 is a data panel port that goes on the body and you'll never guess what!!!!! It means I have to cut'n'shut the frame a little for it to fit. But at last this part will still give a bit of strength to the frame.  Pictures will be posted as the panel is built.

Opening the Back Doors!

I sketched a front and back view of R2 to work out what bits I wanted on it - like a gripper, USB ports, LED lights etc. And a thought occurred to me (I side was a bit of a concern have fully rested from this now) I wonder if I can join the aluminium droids and have an opening back door. As my droid is styrene, the structural strength was a concern. Making a cuppa to keep me warm in the DMW, I trudged off and started cutting away.

Its not too late yet!

After the first cut it was no turning back. I cut through 2 uprights and through one of the rings. Another 2 uprights were removed (worryingly this was quite easy).

It is definitely too late now!!

The uprights were removed from the section of ring and this was then glued to the cut off uprights. Confused! Its simple if you look at the photos.

Ta-Daa!

The theory is that the skins will add strength plus I have a nice little idea that I've discussed with Skye to give a bit of strength and a nice little touch too (can't say what until its done)