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[Baaart loved his ride on R2!]
I Smell Sheep recently attended PhoenixComicon 2012 in Arizona. We sat in on a few different panels over that weekend and one of those was the R2D2 Builders Club talk that gave folks the knowledge needed to take on this project.
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Little did I know just how involved it would be! But if you've got a year to dedicate to this project and roughly $3,000 to spend on parts and mechanics then you'll be happy to hear all about the guys and gals out there bringing R2 to the public!
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With aluminum being the most common used for the body of R2 I also learned that wood can make a great substitute for those on a budget. Like myself. On their website you can find many links to suppliers and photos of other builders who made this lovable robot come to life. It's really a fascinating club with many events going on around not only the US but globally as well. There to support each other and offer any assistance needed.
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Make sure to check out the R2D2 Builders Club HERE.
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