Christopher Christou

I have also been weathering him bit by bit and I'm really pleased with it.the pictures are very bright but in real life the weathering does look more darker and adds a nice effect overall

Had to file down and add washers but I do have a spare issue with another panel for this so I could re apply

Hi Phil Yea I have run Into a quite a few problems with R2D2,firstly the magazines aren't very good with instructions (wrong screw sizes ect)so I use myr2d2build website and can't fault him. Everything runs smoothly and I dont even read the magazine anymore. Secondly the same as you the panel strips were really poor but I sourced some proper screws instead of plastic ones provided to hold them in place and he's solid now. The panel for the lightsaber was really bad too,I had to file it down and also put a couple of washers to keep it from catching on the dome. It seems fine now but slightly annoying it's not perfectly flush with the dome... Electrical wise everything seems great at the mo I'm waiting on issues 83-86 now so looking forward to finishing him up and testing him out😃 Will send some pics so you can see what I have done so far.👇

Halfway there!looking forward to seeing him complete!good job👍

Interesting about optimus, the agora gen 1 does look really solid and its nice to hear its full of actual metal parts instead of a lot of plastic.ill take a look at your latest pics and progress. Hatchette doing the lancaster,thanks for the info Likewise,always good to chat on the forum and hear what everyone is building,interested in ect. Cheers Phil 👍

I agree C3P0 next to r2d2 would look so good! Who knows what agora have up their sleeve for next year? Maybe another company might design a build up C3P0..🤔 To be fair I think agora focus is the 007 cars at the moment so not sure we will see any movie character builds anytime soon..

Wow that's an impressive collection of models you have built! I really like the FDNY firetruck too,was thinking I might start that build after the leopard. I love how far the ladders extend out and something a bit different from classic/super cars. Yeah I think the E.T has rubbery skin but being half the size of alien I believe it won't be as problematic with the magnets and glue. Time will tell but i will keep you updated on the quality once it arrives... Ah awesome,what company is doing the build up avro lancaster? I was interested in the differences between the agora optimus and the fanhome one?the agora one does look really well built with quality parts but the fanhome one looks more my cup of tea,super stylish! But is the quality as good as agora?what about size? Yeah C3P0 would be a dream next to R2D2... Thanks for your insight and info on the models your doing Phil,it helps me with what I could build next hearing your experiences with them. Chris 👍

Ah I just saw your profile.i see you have the titanic,finished bismark (nice!) Batmobile tumbler and doing optimus too! What's the tumbler like?that's a hatchette build right? I really like the titanic but can't get it here in the UK agora... I was tempted on alien but after seeing world of Wayne and others building it I'm not sure on the look of it. It looks quite plasticky and also needs a shed ton of special glue to keep it all together.apparently the magnets and rubber skin don't hold very well...

Totally agree Phil,I can't afford 2 subscriptions with them so I narrowed it down to E.T (even though robocop is so awesome) but it's pretty expensive even for e.t.i worked out if you get the premium subscription (led stand and extra gifts through the entire collection)its like £75-£80 a month 🫣 Thats more than agora and a lot of money over 18 months or so.... Still I've nearly finished my r2-d2 (3 months left) and 8 packs into my agora leopard so will invest in E.T when those subscriptions finish otherwise its out of budget. What you building at the moment? I will be a agora master member after leopard so another free pack to start something new but not sure what I will pick..

Would love to see the iconic mx5 in agoras lineup of build up models. The mk1 is classic with the pop up headlights and naturally aspirated engine. Anyone who's owned a mx5 would agree its so responsive and fun down the windy roads. Would love to see if agora could produce it with a button to pop headlights up and have a softop or hardtop removable from the car too. Anyone like to see the mx5 too?

Anyone noticed that fanhome are pumping out new models quite a bit this year! Saw robocop (excited as wanted this for ages) but now they have announced E.T which looks awesome. I think I'm going for ET myself as it looks super detailed and fun to build. Anyone looking to get any of fanhome models this year?

Yes I see what you mean now. I didn't know altaya do robocop already!! Wonder if they do orders to the UK?😃 All those models you mentioned look awesome. The power rangers megazord looks real nice too! If robocop was 1:2 scale I would sign up immediately lol Maybe agora could make one even better than altaya.real 1:2 scale,lights,sounds and all the bells and whistles. Pretty please?....😊

60cm robocop would be dissapointing... it would look so good if it was the same as alien and terminator.1.2m is the sweet spot. My dream would be to have all 3 lined up together.😍

Hello Ceramic I agree with you, I would like to see a real 1:2 scale on the models you mentioned that would be awesome!! but could you imagine the cost of the kits!! I think they would be too expensive to produce therefore the market and demand would shrink due to them being unaffordable to the average customer. I would be happy with a 1.2 m robocop though 🤤

I think all the new models being announced 2023 onward are going to follow this price plan as the cost of producing all the parts,shipping ect has gone up and agora have to cover their costs and continue to make these models to a high standard for us customers. To be fair everything seems to be going up non stop here in the UK...Sucks but we just have to grin and bear it for the time being..

I was thinking I love all the models agora produce but would love to see more 1/2 scale models like terminator and recently introduced alien (shame its US only,would love agora uk to offer alien...) But it would make a change from a lot of car vehicles,land/sea/air. Although I love the vehicles,(building the leopard atm) I really enjoyed terminator and would love a robocop next to him. One for the future I hope..🥹

I can confirm with corwyn34 that you pay each month and recieve a pack once every 2 months. So subscription starts January you will get pack 1 in January or february then you will recieve 2nd pack in march or April.

Awesome ok,will hang on till then.😅

Hi guys,anyone know when the gun for the terminator build will be back in stock? I finished my build last October time and need the gun to finish of the look!

Agreed,c3po would be awesome.im currently halfway through r2d2 so be nice to have a c3po next to him Optimus is next though😀