05-29-2017, 09:29 PM
Posted this in the Gonk thread at Astromech, but figured I'd start a build log here as well.
I have yet to start my formal R2 build, but in the meantime, I found a cheaper, simpler project to start. Lots of people are building Gonk droids - I'm going to make a PLNK droid. If you're not familiar with it, it's basically a four legged Gonk that appeared in a couple of episodes of Clone Wars.
I got the idea when I saw a particular clear storage tub at Big Lots but got inspired to start when I found these containers at WalMart:
I LOVE that square detailing - makes it look so much more "machine-like" than the clean cornered ones most people use. They also sell a "Gonk sized" version of this container. Both versions are getting hard to find though, so act fast.
A sample of the take out containers I'm going to use to make the various panels and such. Won't be using all of them - I'll decide which ones later.
I have a plan for the legs. Next post will cover that. Stay tuned.
I have yet to start my formal R2 build, but in the meantime, I found a cheaper, simpler project to start. Lots of people are building Gonk droids - I'm going to make a PLNK droid. If you're not familiar with it, it's basically a four legged Gonk that appeared in a couple of episodes of Clone Wars.
I got the idea when I saw a particular clear storage tub at Big Lots but got inspired to start when I found these containers at WalMart:
I LOVE that square detailing - makes it look so much more "machine-like" than the clean cornered ones most people use. They also sell a "Gonk sized" version of this container. Both versions are getting hard to find though, so act fast.
A sample of the take out containers I'm going to use to make the various panels and such. Won't be using all of them - I'll decide which ones later.
I have a plan for the legs. Next post will cover that. Stay tuned.