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“This issue’s parts include three sections and two connectors for the third ring frame that supports R2-D2’s body. This one runs around just below his dome. You’ll complete the ring (which includes adding a pair of sensors) and attach it to the rest of the body framework in [Issue] 83.”
Contents
Parts
Materials: All of these parts are metal.
Magazine
- Building The Galaxy – Computer Generation
- Droid Directory – R2-D2 Astromech Droid Part 4
- Understanding Robotics – Digital Mapping
- Build R2-D2: Model Instructions
Build
Assembling the Top Ring
We have done these ring connections many times before, so I will simplify these steps.
Steps 1-5
Connect Top Ring Section BF-05 to the right end of Top Ring Section BF-04 using a Ring Connector and two (2) 2×4 mm silver screws, as shown below.
All of the stamped part numbers should be facing up:
Steps 6-8
Connect the other Top Ring Section BF-05 (also with the part number facing up) to the left end of Top Ring Section BF-04 with a Ring Connector and two (2) more 2×4 mm silver screws:
This top ring should look like this now:
Thoughts
This will end up being the last ring section we have to build. Keep this assembly nearby for Issue 83 when we will complete it.
Next Up
Issue 82 – Right Tool Compartment/Door, Centre Tool Compartment/Door, Front Housing/Grilles, Ultrasonic Sensors/Housing, Hinges