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Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 7:42 pm
by Astaroth
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.

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 8:59 pm
by Lysus
I don't need to wait for pictures, I'm in!

"Congratulations, your thread is being followed."

:pop:

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 9:16 pm
by DBMiller
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!

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 9:22 pm
by Astaroth
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. :shhh:

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 9:50 pm
by Lysus
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. :shhh:
Then we're in for a real treat...need to upgrade my popcorn.

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Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 11:57 pm
by kiwigav
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 :th: :th: :pop: :pop:

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 3:02 am
by DrSprue
:pop: 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.. :wtf: but thats me..

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 3:11 pm
by Astaroth
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.

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Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 3:30 pm
by DrSprue
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!

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

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 3:31 pm
by Astaroth
You can't go wrong with Bandai. :-)

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 12:26 am
by kiwigav
Astaroth wrote: Sat Jun 03, 2017 3:31 pm You can't go wrong with Bandai. :-)
sounds like the new Bandai slogan to me :D

Great spru shots :th:

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 3:13 pm
by privatepete
Hi nice choice, as you say it will all come down to the painting on your one, good luck with it :cheers2:

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 5:51 pm
by Primus1
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.

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2017 4:17 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
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 :think:

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2017 5:06 pm
by Lysus
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Wed Jun 07, 2017 4:17 pm ...I hear they all die in the end :think:
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Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:13 pm
by Astaroth
Bad news ... not for me, but for you watching this thread. :eeek:

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

But ... look who snuck into our camping stuff. :D :dance: :nena:

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Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:18 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
Hope to see lots of camping pics
Heres to a fun holiday and NO LOST PARTS!!!
:cheers2:

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:24 pm
by Astaroth
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!!!
:cheers2:
Thanks Scott. That is indeed my greatest fear. :think: And I also have BB-8 and R2-D2 with me, so even bigger chance of losing something. :D

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 5:26 pm
by DrSprue
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!

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:01 pm
by Astaroth
No sightseeing, just camping ;-)

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:03 pm
by Lysus
The only way to camp, yeah?

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 8:21 pm
by DrSprue
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. :cheers2:

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:26 pm
by Astaroth
Wow, after three pages I finally managed to start my build. :dance:

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And here's that vacation shot you requested. :D
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Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:36 pm
by Lysus
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Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:25 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
The kids are having fun...they can probably be there all day digging away

I am not seeing any Italian bikini babes though

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 1:56 pm
by DBMiller
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. :(

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Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 3:04 pm
by Astaroth
Oh man, did I confuse Italy and Scarif again?

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:55 pm
by Astaroth
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. :P
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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. ;-)
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Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 9:05 pm
by Lysus
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Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:51 pm
by DrSprue
Yea, C-3PO was at at a beach in Italy at one time as well.

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

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Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 11:07 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
That is funny stuff, well played :thumb2: :cheers2:

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2017 11:34 am
by Tomcat64
That's just brilliant and very K-2 somehow - definitely brightened up a Thursday morning :cheers2:

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2017 8:54 am
by Astaroth
Thanks guys. I'm glad you got a giggle out of that. :cheers2:

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

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Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 3:37 pm
by Lysus
:lol:

Always a relief!

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 11:45 am
by Tomcat64
Astaroth wrote: Sun Jun 18, 2017 8:54 am Thanks guys. I'm glad you got a giggle out of that. :cheers2:

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!

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 11:20 am
by Astaroth
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. ;)

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

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Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 3:43 pm
by Lysus
Hm...an exploded view build...hmm.... :think:

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 5:43 pm
by DrSprue
looks really nice so far, with exploded view, it reminds me of when the B1 battle droids got clobbered by Jar Jar and stuff. :lol:

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

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

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

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2017 12:06 am
by Astaroth
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.

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2017 12:22 am
by Lysus
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 ;)

Re: Bandai K-2SO with custom base

Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2017 5:30 am
by Astaroth
Lysus wrote: Sat Sep 16, 2017 12:22 am [quote=Astaroth post_id=290186 time=<a href="tel:1505516790">1505516790</a> user_id=9053]
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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. :?