3D Prints R2-D2 Part 7: Fixed Shoulders Part 7 of my full-size R2-D2 build focuses on the fixed shoulder assemblies. From printing and assembly to testing Bambu Lab PLA Silk+ Silver for the first time, this stage prepares the body for the future leg installation.
3D Prints R2-D2 Part 6: Centre Leg Support Building the modified Centre Leg Support tested both my printer and my patience. From missing files and print failures to filament shortages and final assembly, this hidden structural component proved far more challenging than expected.
3D Prints R2-D2 Part 5: Skirt Printing and assembling the R2-D2 skirt proved easier than expected once the correct print orientation was found. Filament alignment pins finally worked as intended, the skirt assembled perfectly, and the base ring fitted beautifully.
3D Prints R2-D2 Part 4: Ring 3 Ring 3 completed the main body frame of my full-size 3D printed R2-D2. Before moving on to the skirt, curiosity got the better of me and I printed the first blue vent panel. Seeing that splash of colour for the first time was a real milestone in the build.
3D Prints R2-D2 Part 3: Ring 2 Ring 2 of my full-size R2-D2 build brought warped parts, filament jams, hinge assemblies, missing files, and careful gluing — but after plenty of problem-solving, the body section finally came together almost perfectly.
3D Prints R2-D2 Part 2: Ring 1 Building Ring 1 of my full-size R2-D2 brought more supports, failed prints, alignment issues, and assembly challenges — but the project is finally starting to take shape.
3D Prints R2-D2 Part 1: Base Ring The base ring was my starting point for the full-size R2-D2 build. Six large printed sections, failed prints, glue problems, reprints, and plenty of lessons learned along the way.
3D Prints R2-D2 Full Size A full-size R3D3 3D print project coming to life layer by layer. Starting with the base structure, each part is carefully printed and prepared for assembly as this life-size droid moves from digital model to physical build.
