Making R2-D2 Part 1 // Styrene Frame, Aluminum Dome & Skins | I Like To Make Stuff

I've always wanted to make an R2-D2 from Star Wars. Come follow along with me as I go through the process of building one! R2 BUILDERS CLUB: TOOLS & SUPPLIES (affiliate links): MUSIC: I have always wanted my own R2-D2. I finally got up the courage to begin the build and I'd like to take you along with me! For this R2 build, I am using the amazing community at the R2 Builders Club for help and inspiration. I went to and found a wealth of information about material types, build plans, templates, and even access to specialized parts vendors. There are tons of different build options, but I chose to build the bulk of the unit out of styrene and cover it with screen-accurate aluminum panels. I loaded up the CAD files into m