the first completed part of my R2-A1

I guess you can call it a major part because its not little, lol. Yes, the dome is done with LCD lighting and such. I added a 3rd LCD screen like Calvin did because the screen is black like R2-A1 paint job so it looks like a “regular” panel until it lights up. It looks so cool!!   The paint job was a a little tricky because you paint it once, fill and file the imperfections ( a boo boo in layman’s terms) and repaint and so forth. Once it was done it looked so cool

LCD logics…from idea to reality…

Well, I promised and update on the LCD front and rear logics and here they are. Keep in mind that the video camera can’t give you a picture of how rich the colors really are.

this is how rich the colors appear on the LCD screens:

finally picked the next artoo to build…

I’m going to be building the R2-A1. Because I have a new dome which I am working at the moment I thought I’d repaint and install the LCDs as logics in the old plastic dome. At the same time I’m preparing my new aluminum dome with all the goodies I made earlier.

LCD front logic with a bigger and brighter screen…

Okay, the new LCD screen that I ordered from ebay has finally arrive it’s 2.4 inches and works perfectly. I will perhaps change out the internal battery for a little longer running time but at present it lasts for hours on one charge. Next from ebay is a 5 inch version for the rear logics. I will post pics when they arrive. As I mentioned in a earlier post this is a simple solution for those that have issue with LEDs and the wiring. That should be anyday now. Keep in mind once again that video cams can’t give the LCD display justice. The still pics give you and idea