Not the Droid you're looking for

[Gator]

This is my second chance at the Geek Up campaign. The subject will be Bandai's 1/12 R5-D4 droid.

Here is today's process from lunch. This is a nice kit, just like their gundams. Everything is a press fit but glue can be used and recommended for some assembly. I will likely put a dull coat on it and touch up the red, blue and silver parts. The white should be good. I would recommend an ultra fine sanding stick for buffing the parts after the part is trimmed.

 

[SA Dave]

O yes Go GEEK UP!!!!

 

[moon puppy]

:geek

 

[sharkman]

Very cool Gator!

These kits don't require painting??

Looks awesome

 

[DanKramer1138]

I build R5 last Saturday. Sharkman, these are a complete box build that look great when done.
The kit comes with waterslide decals and die cut stickers. I put the stickers on my R5 and he looks awesome.
When are you thinking of tackling R2 Gator?

 

[lupanzer]

Cool!

Luiz

 

[SA Dave]

Seen quite a few that have been painted and weathered

 

[Gator]

When are you thinking of tackling R2 Gator?

Not sure.

 

[Iron Mike]

No paint? hmy: All those panel lines are begging for dark wash and definition of the part details. Just my opinion.

Carry on.

 

[Gator]

No paint? hmy: All those panel lines are begging for dark wash and definition of the part details. Just my opinion.

Carry on.

Patience grasshopper. The Gator is not finished yet.

 

[Iron Mike]

Had me worried for a minute there. :laugh:

 

[Gator]

Today's progress. I've learned some things. R2-D2 will be glued together, specifically the white parts.

 

[Hawkwrench]

What is that?
R2-D2's son?

Tim

 

[moon puppy]

R2-D2 should get some paint and weathering don't ya think?

 

[SA Dave]

Yep he needs some grit for young Skywalker to clean off :geek

 

[Gator]

Y'all know that's not R2-D2. right?

 

[moon puppy]

 

[SA Dave]

Y'all know that's not R2-D2. right?

Were just anticipating R2D2's future build :geek

 

[sharkman]

Great little R5!

 

[Hawkwrench]

It's not R2-D2?
HeHeHe!!!

Tim