Hey and welcome to my site!

As you can probably guess my name’s Chris and I like to make things. I’ve been creating and building things since I was a child to growing up into the slightly bigger child I am today! Ranging from small models, woodwork and metal work projects, through to the occasional full size 1:1 prop I continue to build and makes things. I enjoy anything that sparks creativity and love to make all-sorts. As well as the odd hiking adventure!

So what sorts of things do I enjoy making? Anything remotely related to science fiction pretty much, which is odd given my immediate family aren’t really ones for Science Fiction, yet it’s been a constant passion throughout my life. So, If its got flashing lights, cool sound effects and some mechanical movement its a good bet its on my to-do list.

I’ve been an ‘R2 Builder/ droid builder’ for over the last decade, in fact its not far off 2! I’ve built my own screen accurate R2-Q2 as seen in Rogue One to which only mine and a fellow builders who droid it is in the film share! I also have a work in progress droid which I refer to fondly as R2-RnD. He is my personal research and dev droid project.

As well as astromechs I am close to completing my very own C-3PO costume both for wearing and display. I’ve since updated my blog with regards to 3PO so please feel free to check that out. As a droid builder I’ve attended many events throughout the UK (and sometimes other countries!) whilst also supporting a number of different and worthy charities alongside other club members. I’ll jot down a few links on my links page so please take a look if you have chance.

It’s not all one popular franchise however that I’m interested in, its science fiction in general. It is anything that gives me that instant kick of nostalgia or fills a bit of a void where I just feel I need to make something whether its décor, a specific purpose or use, something for myself or a friend/family or even just using up some spare materials gathering dust. One thing for sure, if it involves power tools and causing havoc even better!