Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Post by **Astaroth** » Thu Jun 01, 2017 7:42 pm

Wow, it's almost 9p.m. here in Europe and there's no build thread yet?

Well, here we go then. I'll be building Bandai's K-2SO and a base for him, too. I'm not going to try and make a full diorama this time.

I will add box and sprue shots later.

Post by **Lysus** » Thu Jun 01, 2017 8:59 pm

I don't need to wait for pictures, I'm in!

"Congratulations, your thread is being followed."

Post by **DBMiller** » Thu Jun 01, 2017 9:16 pm

I finally watched Rogue One today (home sick from work) and I must say I really enjoyed it! K-2SO was a blast to watch, too! To be honest I liked him better than C-3PO. Scandalous!
I'll be watching this!

Post by **Astaroth** » Thu Jun 01, 2017 9:22 pm

Hmm, no pictures today, sorry guys. I was so into another project this evening, that I completely forgot to take some.

Lysus might be able to guess what kind of base I have planned.

I'll just say: similar to the DV helmet stand.

Post by **Lysus** » Thu Jun 01, 2017 9:50 pm

DBMiller wrote: Thu Jun 01, 2017 9:16 pm I finally watched Rogue One today (home sick from work) and I must say I really enjoyed it! K-2SO was a blast to watch, too! To be honest I liked him better than C-3PO. Scandalous!
I'll be watching this!

He really did make the movie for me. Perfect example of what can make the Star Wars universe so much fun.

Astaroth wrote: Thu Jun 01, 2017 9:22 pm Hmm, no pictures today, sorry guys. I was so into another project this evening, that I completely forgot to take some.

Lysus might be able to guess what kind of base I have planned.

I'll just say: similar to the DV helmet stand.

Then we're in for a real treat...need to upgrade my popcorn.

Post by **kiwigav** » Thu Jun 01, 2017 11:57 pm

So looking forward to this one. K2SO is my new Fav Character. Time and money willing I'd like to build him also.
good luck with your build

Post by **DrSprue** » Fri Jun 02, 2017 3:02 am

Yup K-2SO and Rogue One is awesome but R2D2 as far as droid's has always been my fav (yea, OK I got a few years on me, lol), but this guy is so very cool! Good luck making him!! Talking about droids, BB-8? Hmm still cant get used to that one tho..

but thats me..

Post by **Astaroth** » Sat Jun 03, 2017 3:11 pm

Ok guys, here are the box and sprue shots. Not a lot to it. Building him should be a breeze, it will all come down to the painting.

Post by **DrSprue** » Sat Jun 03, 2017 3:30 pm

Wow that is a cool layout of sprues! Ive never built a bandai kit (yea, I do live under a rock.. hehe) but so amazing to see clear parts melded into the dark molded areal! Looks like a really fun build. Good luck with it and the painting!

That looks like a great droid kit, I think that will go on my wanted list as well!

Post by **Astaroth** » Sat Jun 03, 2017 3:31 pm

You can't go wrong with Bandai.

Post by **kiwigav** » Sun Jun 04, 2017 12:26 am

Astaroth wrote: Sat Jun 03, 2017 3:31 pm You can't go wrong with Bandai.

sounds like the new Bandai slogan to me

Great spru shots

Post by **privatepete** » Sun Jun 04, 2017 3:13 pm

Hi nice choice, as you say it will all come down to the painting on your one, good luck with it

Post by **Primus1** » Sun Jun 04, 2017 5:51 pm

Well, here we go again ..
It was right here in the not so distant past that we became good friends, you amazed us all with Starscream.
Im really looking forward to seeing your progress with this one buddy.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Jun 07, 2017 4:17 pm

Good luck with your build
Hate to admit I am a movie behind, haven't seen Rogue1 yet...I hear they all die in the end

Post by **Lysus** » Wed Jun 07, 2017 5:06 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Wed Jun 07, 2017 4:17 pm ...I hear they all die in the end

Post by **Astaroth** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:13 pm

Bad news ... not for me, but for you watching this thread.

I'll be on vacation in Italy for a week.

But ... look who snuck into our camping stuff.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:18 pm

Hope to see lots of camping pics
Heres to a fun holiday and NO LOST PARTS!!!

Post by **Astaroth** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:24 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:18 pm Hope to see lots of camping pics
Heres to a fun holiday and NO LOST PARTS!!!

Thanks Scott. That is indeed my greatest fear.

And I also have BB-8 and R2-D2 with me, so even bigger chance of losing something.

Post by **DrSprue** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 5:26 pm

Oh I can just see it now when you get home.... Hmmm I know I had part number 39 when I visited the Florence Cathedral!! hehe!

Post by **Astaroth** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:01 pm

No sightseeing, just camping

Post by **Lysus** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:03 pm

The only way to camp, yeah?

Post by **DrSprue** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 8:21 pm

Astaroth wrote: Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:01 pm No sightseeing, just camping

It really sounds like fun! Never been to Europe, especially there. Have a safe trip.

Post by **Astaroth** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:26 pm

Wow, after three pages I finally managed to start my build.

And here's that vacation shot you requested.

Post by **Lysus** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:36 pm

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:25 pm

The kids are having fun...they can probably be there all day digging away

I am not seeing any Italian bikini babes though

Post by **DBMiller** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 1:56 pm

Oh, you poor, clueless beach goers. In just minutes the AT-AT's and storm troopers show up and ruin everything. I hope you can get a refund.

3171694-slide1 by Donald Miller, on Flickr

Post by **Astaroth** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 3:04 pm

Oh man, did I confuse Italy and Scarif again?

Post by **Astaroth** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:55 pm

Ok, he's done.
Ok, not actually done, but built and ready to be painted as soon as I'm back home.

@Scott: Sorry, still no Italian bikini babes.

And some details of the scratchbuilt umbrella. I'm not in my shop, so I had to make do with what I have with me/found on the floor.

Post by **Lysus** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 9:05 pm

Post by **DrSprue** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:51 pm

Yea, C-3PO was at at a beach in Italy at one time as well.

Or was that Tatooine or even worse....Tunisia?

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 11:07 pm

That is funny stuff, well played

Post by **Tomcat64** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 11:34 am

That's just brilliant and very K-2 somehow - definitely brightened up a Thursday morning

Post by **Astaroth** » Sun Jun 18, 2017 8:54 am

Thanks guys. I'm glad you got a giggle out of that.

Now I'm back from vacation and I can report that he survived the drive home without damage.

Post by **Lysus** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 3:37 pm

Always a relief!

Post by **Tomcat64** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 11:45 am

Astaroth wrote: Sun Jun 18, 2017 8:54 am Thanks guys. I'm glad you got a giggle out of that.

Now I'm back from vacation and I can report that he survived the drive home without damage.

I'm surprised he didn't insist on driving!

Post by **Astaroth** » Sun Jul 02, 2017 11:20 am

Finally getting back to this one.

I broke him down into parts that I can paint individually. With a bit more careful arrangement this could make a cool display in itself, too.

But before I can paint, I will have to deal with some ugly seamlines like the one behind the neck.

Post by **Lysus** » Sun Jul 02, 2017 3:43 pm

Hm...an exploded view build...hmm....

Post by **DrSprue** » Sun Jul 02, 2017 5:43 pm

looks really nice so far, with exploded view, it reminds me of when the B1 battle droids got clobbered by Jar Jar and stuff.

Post by **Lysus** » Fri Sep 15, 2017 3:55 pm

Hi there, hope all is well.

Good news! The deadline has been extended to midnight GMT October 31! Get building!

Post by **Astaroth** » Sat Sep 16, 2017 12:06 am

Lysus wrote: Fri Sep 15, 2017 3:55 pm Hi there, hope all is well.

Good news! The deadline has been extended to midnight GMT October 31! Get building!

It's built ... just needs paint.

Post by **Lysus** » Sat Sep 16, 2017 12:22 am

Astaroth wrote: Sat Sep 16, 2017 12:06 am
Lysus wrote: Fri Sep 15, 2017 3:55 pm Hi there, hope all is well.

Good news! The deadline has been extended to midnight GMT October 31! Get building!
It's built ... just needs paint.

Thought maybe he stayed behind on that beach

Post by **Astaroth** » Sat Sep 16, 2017 5:30 am

Lysus wrote: Sat Sep 16, 2017 12:22 am [quote=Astaroth post_id=290186 time=<a href="tel:1505516790">1505516790</a> user_id=9053]
[quote=Lysus post_id=290119 time=<a href="tel:1505487354">1505487354</a> user_id=8022]
Hi there, hope all is well.

Good news! The deadline has been extended to midnight GMT October 31! Get building!

It's built ... just needs paint.
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Thought maybe he stayed behind on that beach

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If I don't get around to painting before the deadline, that beach photo will be my final reveal.