I've been wondering why you hadn't started using an airbrush, and I must say that I love the answer. Thank you for making the added effort so fans and other collectors can more easily replicate your amazing tutorials!
@toypolloi
2 жыл бұрын
I watch a lot of other repair channels and spend most of my time thinking 'I don't have that tool' or 'I can't afford that tool'. With Toy Polloi I want everyone to feel they can have a go. Using everyday items, or simple techniques you can still get great results.
@BooshmanLee
2 жыл бұрын
@@toypolloi That's a fair enough point but if you're using 35quid paint I'd make the investment. If you used an airbrush and explained that a brush could also be used to similar effect I don't think be put out by that.
@filipematias5127
Жыл бұрын
@@toypolloi It would be interesting to watch you scratch build or kit bash a toy because you definitely have the skills to do it...
@Dorelaxen
2 жыл бұрын
That battery cover is a thing of beauty.
@MonkeyboysToys
2 жыл бұрын
When the styrene and plastic weld comes out you know that something special is gonna happen. Absolutely amazing work on that battery compartment cover. Mind blown again.
@CloneCommanderCrater1102
11 ай бұрын
Honestly, the dark gunmetal dome without the chrome actually looks really cool. It makes it look like an Imperial astromech droid.
@andrethib
2 жыл бұрын
one of the things that was so new and fresh about Star Wars in 1977 was that the sets, props, droids, etc. were not pristine but very wabi-sab (unlike most sci-fi up to that point)i; so this type of restoration is appropriate imo
@Cages_Customs
2 жыл бұрын
You Sir are a Master of your craft.👌😎
@horrorfan1455
2 жыл бұрын
Am sure people tell you this all the time but Dave your a genius you’re restoration skills are unmatched
@scubapete9500
2 жыл бұрын
That Mirror Paint looks fantastic for covering large areas! Thanks Dave!
@dustinpilkinton9881
2 жыл бұрын
Dave watching you work on things like this is like watching a wizard. That battery cover is simply amazing
@toypolloi
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. No wizardry, just some tinkering and guesswork 🤣
@dustinpilkinton9881
2 жыл бұрын
@@toypolloi it is an amazing job. It looks like you bought a vintage replacement.
@Phil.I.Am1
2 жыл бұрын
'Doesn't look too bad' - he says. By your own high standards Dave that is exceptional👏👏👏. Heaven help the next owner when they try and retro-bright that battery cover 🤣🤣
@jamesschulziii9098
2 жыл бұрын
Love the attention to the heroic R2-D2,as always you make something out of what somebody tossed out. I love it. I
@dfive444
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome job Dave, 8 year old me always wanted an RC R2, so glad he has a good home 😁
@camcordernonsense5264
2 жыл бұрын
i love watching the chroming. its satisfying like watching sand blasting.
@darkwind9000
2 жыл бұрын
You are an absolute maestro with paint matching! 😄
@toypolloi
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@darkwind9000
2 жыл бұрын
@@toypolloi You're welcome my friend!
@BrynSmith76
2 жыл бұрын
Simply stunning, that dome, then the custom battery cover. Awesome, awesome job. Legend.
@sdavifcom
2 жыл бұрын
Artoo looks 110% better. Thanks Dave.
@daviddunn4538
2 жыл бұрын
That bloke has seen some action. Nice job.
@thecollector75
2 жыл бұрын
I love these vids.... gives me so many ideas for customs ..... Tony heart eat your heart out lol
@douglasbutler1319
2 жыл бұрын
Impressive, most impressive!
@MightyJabbasCollection
2 жыл бұрын
I'm very impressed with that battery cover. I wouldn't have been able to tell that it was made from scratch
@pleaseletmejoinn
2 жыл бұрын
I had this as a kid, mine had a fault, the head span round all the time, but god did I love this toy , I wish i still had him now
@sithcarebear1
2 жыл бұрын
Wow!! That mirror paint is amazing and you never fail to impress with your styrene skills. That battery cover looks stellar. Phenomenal Job, Dave!😃👍
@toypolloi
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@MisterBobot
2 жыл бұрын
Great restoration!
@alstoolchest6290
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant work👍
@lostonwallace1396
2 жыл бұрын
That battery cover is amazing! Very impressed with your growing fabrication and paint mixing skills. You pulled this off with flair, my friend!
@derpdiggler7619
2 жыл бұрын
That chrome paint does a wonderful job. Better than the liquid chrome pen would have. Great job!
@Spike-13
2 жыл бұрын
I definitely appreciate you don't use an airbrush so anyone can try your methods. You inspired me to fix a Joyride Halo Marine's broken arm and it worked! He looks good as new and even better he still has full range of motion in his arm! Thank you for all you do!
@RainBowChild4
2 жыл бұрын
I think the brush strokes in the silver paint makes it look incredibly accurate, having seen the real R2D2 he has sort of a brushed aluminum look.
@galenkelly4859
2 жыл бұрын
These videos are so therapeutic.... great job
@toypolloi
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@destinycaptain247
2 жыл бұрын
You did an excellent job on the dome. It’s looks just like the one I had as a kid.
@FatherAxeKeeper
2 жыл бұрын
your paint job honestly looks better than the original. great job!
@toypolloi
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@garypalmer5514
2 жыл бұрын
What a pleasure to watch. He looks great 👍
@paulpisters668
2 жыл бұрын
You did a really nice job. I know how hard it is to make something like that back panel. My choice was to paint the whole thing and weather it.
@jeffreyboyd4719
Жыл бұрын
Way to go DAVE!
@GM-NSD
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that paint just what I need, have a few G1 Dinobots that need some love. 🤜💥🤛
@MichaelJShaffer
2 жыл бұрын
Watching you fashion body panels for R2 I'm reminded of the great British coachbuilders and you don't even need an English Wheel. Beautiful work, Dave.
@lestat1uk
2 жыл бұрын
I have a palitoy talking R2 D2 and the dome needed a refresh paint job so I went to the chrome pen, it is okay but I want a finish like the mirror paint gave, so I think I am going to order some. Thanks for showing the paint you use.
@markshellard5894
2 жыл бұрын
Hats 🎩 off that’s an amazing transformation
@jon9550
2 жыл бұрын
I bet that Mirror paint would look amazing if applied with an airbrush.
@omisokaomisokas5095
2 жыл бұрын
You can also polish the chrome finish with a soft piece of cloth, go gently first and then a bit harder. It will get rid of most of those brush strokes and make it look a lot more like a mirror. Great job!
@bobdefalco
2 жыл бұрын
Was waiting for retrobrite, but was really wowed by the yellowing effect. Nice!
@toypolloi
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@jonboldrey5339
2 жыл бұрын
That dome dave looks awsome!
@stylincarrie1
2 жыл бұрын
Those little motors in the legs are the same ones used in 80s slot cars. I remember having to clean out the hair and fuzz twisted up inside so the cars would run smoothly.
@briansadler5460
2 жыл бұрын
Top notch as always Dave. I really do enjoy videos like this. Where you brake out the fabrication skills. Definitely one of the main things about you videos that caught my attention. Once again, Top Notch Dave. Thanks again for all you do.
@toypolloi
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Beedo_Sookcool
2 жыл бұрын
WOW! Looks amazing!
@kevcox5585
2 жыл бұрын
That handmade battery cover, wow. Amazing. I could watch you at work all day long and fortunately I actually can as there are years of videos. I wish I had 10% of your creativity and skill.
@FraDonaghyMusic
2 жыл бұрын
I've been looking forward to this one since you teased the new chrome solution a while back. R2 looks great!
@pingASS_
2 жыл бұрын
I have been telling you to use an airbrush before. Now I know why you don’t use use it. I really like that you want to do tutorials for people that doesn’t own an airbrush! ❤️👍
@toypolloi
2 жыл бұрын
I want everyone to feel they can have a go. That's the whole point of this channel.
@Tim-57
2 жыл бұрын
The cover looks great Dave
@therestorationofdrwho1865
2 жыл бұрын
Despite what you say about the whole airbrush thing, I’ve seen someone use the Molotow in an airbrush, and then a clear coat on top of it, which resulted in probably the best chrome I think I’ve ever seen, also durable because of the clear coat which it wasn’t affected by at all. Certainly worth it.
@The1queencollector
2 жыл бұрын
Great fix indeed, this would have been perfect for custom Death Star plans
@alkydaklown
2 жыл бұрын
Im always amazed by your paint matching skills. great work
@toypolloi
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@ZeroHunterToys
2 жыл бұрын
Looks brilliant Dave. Love that weathered panel.
@toypolloi
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@joeleustice
2 жыл бұрын
I know the movies do not all connect by the original design... But I like the idea of R2 having a red "eye," back in '77 similar to C3-P0's eyes in The Rise of Skywalker.
@jedifyfe
2 жыл бұрын
Looks fantastic
@jcandram
11 ай бұрын
This one would fun to customize it into a different R2 unit. Like a black death star one.
@andrewnaeseth8490
2 жыл бұрын
Great work as always thanks for inspiration!!!!
@kieronball8962
2 жыл бұрын
Another impressive Wabi-Sabi restoration, from Dave. If only this R2-D2 had gotten to Dave earlier, I'm sure even his electronics could have been saved.
@jasonmayerl3133
2 жыл бұрын
Again... Amazing!
@the_atomshop
2 жыл бұрын
lovely job as usual. Enjoyed this fix.
@nikki5399
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I think it’s way cooler to have a scratch built cover that blends in that well
@themagicbuzz5728
Жыл бұрын
Awesome work Sir!
@ostrak1725
2 жыл бұрын
The skill and time you take to make accurate fixes is wonderful. 37 minutes just flew by. As always, well done!
@RandiRain
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Love the styrene work.
@toypolloi
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TimHayes
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent work Dave! :)
@Ecto_Eric
2 жыл бұрын
Bravo 👏 R2 looks great 👍
@toypolloi
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@ericbrooks1562
2 жыл бұрын
WOW, you are a true artistic MASTER.👍
@toypolloi
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@TheSkullReviews
2 жыл бұрын
WOW, you did a fantastic job on this one, that battery cover turned out amazing esspecially after that masterful paint job, chrome mirror did a good job, like you said not perfect but that level of shine fits well with the wabi sabi nature of that R2, very fun watch!!
@toypolloi
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it
@mx472000
2 жыл бұрын
Another wonderful video. Was kinda hoping to see the electronics work as well.
@pinfarmer
2 жыл бұрын
Alclad has a really good chrome paint as well.
@brentmorrison9814
2 жыл бұрын
Wow amazing job as always...
@irish3335
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! You are a model builder at heart, especially with all the scratch building! I like how you enjoy the toy for what it is and not making it factory fresh! Another job well done
@toypolloi
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@InFltSvc
2 жыл бұрын
You have talent
@jozefgoos1735
Жыл бұрын
Looks great.👍👍👍👍
@toypolloi
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@dennissmith5807
2 жыл бұрын
I had one and of course I brought it in the pool.
@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269
2 жыл бұрын
Looks fantastic 👍🏽
@toypolloi
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@eugenerusselnash
2 жыл бұрын
You can use pledge furniture polish to coat your silver.
@LMUstacker
2 жыл бұрын
great job
@GermanNightmare1976
2 жыл бұрын
It's always so inspiring and relaxing to watch you work your magic. Ingenious use of those styrene sheets and I'm grateful you've introduced me to plastic weld. Works well in my repairs, too. Thanks for the great video!
@actionfigureguy5842
2 жыл бұрын
Again an amazing video
@aaronwolfe7707
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve always wondered why you didn’t prime the pieces you make first before you paint them wouldn’t that help with the paint streaks
@banzaibobA7V
2 жыл бұрын
Another wonderful restoration. I particularly enjoy watching you scratch-build replacement parts! That weathering job on the battery panel is amazing.
@toypolloi
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@malcr2325
2 жыл бұрын
Good paint job. Airbrushing is a lot of work and hard to master. I can't so I don't. Just remember you can't clean that bit up years later. 😄
@JomasterTheSecond
2 жыл бұрын
Airbrush setups are quite affordable nowadays - you can get all-in-one setups with a portable compressor for under 60 Australian Dollars (just under the price of one bottle of Culture Hustle Mirror paint!!) - though I get where you're coming from, seeing as I'm a hand painter too. XP It's always great seeing the "anyone can do this" thinking in action!
@robertmeasel1139
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@thetworoos
2 жыл бұрын
While the other channels show you how to de-yellow a toy, Toy Polloi shows you how to yellow a toy! I love it! :-D I wonder if you could fit RC tank parts (motors & lights) into this; it would be a challenge to fit in, but modern controls would be a huge step up over what originally came in this toy (if it was working). Might not be worth it unless you happened to have an old broken RC tank lying around! In any event, this is a phenomenal trash-to-treasure transformation and one of the most impressive videos you've ever done - and you just keep getting better. Great work!!!
@chartreuseninjano.7762
2 жыл бұрын
They will be watching this video in the future
@NumberOneGeek
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, Maybe try some 00 steel wool between silver coats? It should take away some of the heavier brush marks before painting again.
@Spike-13
2 жыл бұрын
Good idea
@thecollector75
2 жыл бұрын
I bet who ever owned thus back in the day tried to recreate the degoba scene where he feel in the swamp lol
@filipematias5127
Жыл бұрын
The motors and electronics are salvageable and can be restored (there are several KZitem channels featuring how to restore miniature motors and electronics...)
@trevorrandom
2 жыл бұрын
Wabi-Sabi 👍
@OpticBlast-yk5hf
Жыл бұрын
That is some pricey paint! It looks amazing though. The silver I have is quite mediocre. Given I paid $4 for it at a Hobby Lobby. Awesome restoration!
@rayantonetti7802
2 жыл бұрын
Remarkable as always Dave, also I do appreciate the fact, that you work with what you can get at a reasonable price, the mirror paint is a little pricey but still reasonable, thanks again Dave, cheers!
@toypolloi
2 жыл бұрын
It is expensive, but I can see me using this on a few more projects. So hopefully I will get my monies worth out of it. The rest of this fix I would class as pretty much free. Just my time.
@martynshaw8395
2 жыл бұрын
Alclad aquagloss top coat for chrome
@poraman
2 жыл бұрын
Have a look at makeup airbrush. It came with a small pump all included. I actually use this myself as I don't do many airbrush customs. It was indeed cheap (relative to real air brushes) and is actually very handy. It was something in the 30 pound range. Luminess air is the one I got about 4 years ago, but I see you get many more now a days. Just for info.
@robertgriffiths1724
2 жыл бұрын
Need a gunmetal paint. Thanks for the info
@stareztyh3064
2 жыл бұрын
Спасибо за видео! 👍
@mitchellpawlina586
2 жыл бұрын
I do believe those motors are replaceable, looks like the same motors in those little race cars,Tyco I believe they were called.It’s like those little slot cars, on a track.And there’s really nothing to those motors, I’m sure you can clean it up and get it going again. Good luck.
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