GOUD-4 mouse droid from Solo a Star Wars Story

I planned on building an MSE droid, from Star Wars, years ago.

This got shelved, then Solo a Star Wars Story came out and along with it GOUD-4 (mouse droid) appeared too.

Already a member of the Mouse Droid forum, I found 'Daleacre' had drawn up plans, see his thread here: https://forum.mousedroidbuilders.club/thread-752.html [members].

One of his drawings was for the front panel. I decided to have a go at drawing this up in 3D and printing it. The attached files are in three parts, main panel, holo & holo ring.

My design was to include a cabochon lens, hence the holo [retaining] ring.

Below are pictures from my build Blog, of the final printed front panel.

Blog Link: https://r5-d4astromechdroid.blogspot.com/p/goud-4-messenger-droid-solo-asws.html

On my Blog, you'll find all the process I went through, proto-type prints etc.

Proto-type panel

My origianl panel design had to be printed in two halves to be able to fit on my printer bed.
I had to design up a spacer to be able to hold the vent vains in place to glue them together securely. The join line can be seen in this image.

Finished top coat of black

Finished top coat of black

After a few coats of filler primer, sanding and re fillering. The top mat black paint was applied.

Cabochon fitting

Here's the cabochon lens, holo & holo retaining ring.
The ring is a push fit, with additional glue for safety.

Category: Props