Bandai 1:12 K-2S0 Build Log

JohnnyO · January 23, 2021, 10:37pm

Next up on my bench is the Bandai K-2S0 model. I got this as a gift about a year ago, and I’m finally getting around to building it for the Sci-Fi and What if VII Campaign.

Overall, the kit is excellent, and looks like it should fit together really well. Based on some other videos I saw online, there are some minor seam lines that need cleaning up, so my plan is to build, prime, and paint this one, rather than leaving it in the bare plastic, though you certainly could do that if you want.

Here’s the initial shot of the sprues on the bench, more to come in the near future!

kosprueone · January 24, 2021, 3:35pm

One of my favorite characters from that space opera. I’ll be checking in during progress

JohnnyO · January 24, 2021, 8:52pm

Progress on this build is quick, like many Bandai kits. Just a few tiny seams between the front and back that I am filling.

I’m leaving the subassemblies apart to make painting easier before final assembly.

JohnnyO · February 8, 2021, 3:16am

Final assembly is complete. I’ve left him in parts for easier painting.

The elbows and knees came with clear joint pieces, which will make the kit more posable, but I decided to leave them out, since in the movie these joints were actually hollow. Likely, I will need to glue the arms and legs into a final pose, but it’s a solution I’m willing to accept.

Next step is a primer coat and on to painting.

Klaus-Adler · February 8, 2021, 11:37am

are you planning to light the kit using LED’s?

JohnnyO · February 8, 2021, 12:46pm

No, I decided not to. Didn’t really seem worth it just to get a little bit of light in the eyes.

JohnnyO · February 22, 2021, 4:19pm

Been busy with other projects and general life, but I haven’t forgotten about this project.

I got the pieces primed over the weekend. This exposed some seams and gaps (most noticeably on the thighs), so I need to work on filling those and another coat of primer before I begin painting him.

It’s going to be a little tricky to fill those gaps while keeping the panel lines, but it should be doable

Klaus-Adler · February 22, 2021, 6:24pm

good to see you are continuing with this kit, keep us updated on your progress.

kosprueone · February 25, 2021, 10:07pm

Looks like really sharp detail

JohnnyO · March 30, 2021, 2:57am

I haven’t forgotten about this build, but I just haven’t had the time to tackle it in the past month or so.

I was able to get moving on it again today. The main torso is largely complete, and moving on to the limbs.

I’m not super happy with the paint on some of the limbs, it has an odd, almost water stained appearance in some places. I may need to try and touch it up with a second coat.

But I hope to have it done sooner rather than later.