It’s one of the most impressive ways of showoing off your love for the saga – creating a full-scale recreation of a character from the series, and here we see VanOaksProps recreate the head of the medical droid 2-1B, from The Empire Strikes Back, from printing to props, colouring, assembly and display.
Bring one of the most iconic medical droids in the galaxy to life with this DIY build inspired by Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back! In this step-by-step prop making tutorial, I recreate the 2-1B medical droid head using 3D printing, a vintage Shure 55S microphone, custom greeblies, and practical effects techniques like sanding, filler primer, metallic painting, weathering, and LED installation. Whether you’re a Star Wars cosplayer, prop maker, or DIY enthusiast, this video covers everything from modifying 3D prints and adding real metal details to experimenting with acetone vapor smoothing and building simple electronics for glowing eyes. If you’re looking to improve your prop-making skills or create screen-inspired builds with a personal twist, this project is packed with tips, tricks, and creative problem-solving to help you level up your next build.
