I Found K-2SO In A Junkyard! (experimenting with real rust for weathering Star Wars droid props)

[@brungerbuilds]

Now, I know that this isn't exactly a realistic addition to Star Wars canon, but let’s just pretend that after the destruction of the Imperial base on Scarif, somehow junkers were able to salvage a few remaining pieces of K-2 and miraculously, despite being directly in the Death Star’s laser blast radius, he’s still in relatively good condition.😅

[@wsuvjosh]

Bro this might be my favorite one yet. Whipping up an eye out of random parts including an IKEA sink drain? That feels like what the prop builders on Episodes IV, V, and VI were probably doing. This build channels so much of that OG trilogy energy. Keep up the incredible work.

[@wsuvjosh]

Also that clean copper shimmer does absolutely make it, great choice

[@brungerbuilds]

Heck yeah! Thanks so much. Always trying to channel the energy of those OG ILM fellas

[@tinywampa]

I've said it before, but your builds look studio/ movie quality! Using the soldering iron to make the damage and then using the metal shavings makes this look so realistic. Well i guess it kinda is since you used real metal lol. Definetly going to have to try this technique the next time I need to apply wealthering. Great job!

[@brungerbuilds]

Thanks so much! I come from a video production background and a love for the film look so I’m always trying to make my stuff look a little dirty and imperfect like film. Appreciate the kind words! Thanks for watching!

[@Br0wnEagle]

Yet another amazing build, I hope you're enjoying the making as much as we are watching, because I don't want these videos to end!

[@brungerbuilds]

Glad to hear it!

[@Astromech1977]

Beautiful work ! I love the final render ... it seems so real. Bravo !!!

[@brungerbuilds]

Thank you!

[@alfgundersen1058]

Super cool 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@brungerbuilds]

Thank you!

[@Draculiina616]

This turned out so cool and I love that you used random items like that Ikea drain thing :) keep up the good work! Amazing!

[@brungerbuilds]

Thank you!

[@rufuswalker6364]

Outstanding work.

[@brungerbuilds]

Thank you!

[@Wayne_Nero]

Hello! Great work, you have vision for sure. Your ability to whip up an eye socket out of some stuff you have around the house makes you a true prop builder.

[@brungerbuilds]

Thanks so much! The parts fit like they were made for it 😁

[@TheRomaaddict]

Simply amazing fantastic job and learned so much !

[@brungerbuilds]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

[@justshawn9701]

Crazy, I was just thinking about doing a destroyed k2so build , this video is definitely my push to do it. Great Video keep up the amazing work

[@brungerbuilds]

Awesome! Good luck on your build!

[@Croweflow]

These always blow me away bro. the final shot is literally mesmerizing. I watch every one of these to help grow my prints, slowly getting there.

[@brungerbuilds]

Awesome! I appreciate the kind words and glad I can be of some help! Good luck on your builds ❤️

[@dazester]

Wow Very impressive work!

[@brungerbuilds]

Thank you!

[@wildecity_88]

Incredible work! I love it!

[@brungerbuilds]

Thanks!

[@AdamMclardy]

Look into a wood scraper for the flat surfaces it’s LITERALLY a game changer

[@abhinaglapura3801]

HOLY this is amazing! I love the blown out effect on the back of his head. I feel like you could very similarly do a model of "Handles" the cyberman head that the 11th Doctor Who had in the TARDIS

[@brungerbuilds]

Thanks so much!

Want this ! Great work !!!

[@brungerbuilds]

Thanks! I’ll sell it to ya! 😅 Shoot me a message!

[@daimyo2k]

Stunning work! I really enjoyed the vid!

[@brungerbuilds]

Thank you!

[@tsirrom1]

Sick build!! Love it!❤

[@brungerbuilds]

Thank you!

[@k1ngjulien_]

INCREDIBLE! You are TheCrafsMan of Droids :D "Trust the process" is something i really need to take to heart ^^

[@brungerbuilds]

Haha thank you!

[@Bonezswiss]

This is quickly becoming my fav KZbin channel. Please change nothing... Also please build an ESB EE-3 ;)

[@brungerbuilds]

Definitely on my list!

[@JasonRyda]

Absolutely outstanding! Im also building K2.

[@brungerbuilds]

Awesome! Full sized or just the head?

[@JasonRyda]

@@brungerbuilds Full size, I normally build aluminium astromechs so having a go at this, I have all the parts 3D printed so ready to glue, prep and paint :)

[@brungerbuilds]

@@JasonRyda Awesome! One day I’d like to do a full size K2 too. Good luck on your build!

[@JasonRyda]

@@brungerbuilds Thanks bro

[@studio-rawr]

I'm commenting before I've even watched it, you had me on the thumbnail! Love K-2 and what you did with it. Ok I'll go watch now!

[@brungerbuilds]

Heck yeah! Glad to hear it! ❤️

[@studio-rawr]

@@brungerbuilds Amazing build. I love the level of damage with that hole blown out the back. I've just started making my own props and I'm realizing how difficult it is to get the correct level of damage, wear, and grime. It's so easy to go to far. The flickering lights are a nice touch.

[@brungerbuilds]

Thanks! I agree, it takes some getting used to in order to know when enough is enough. You can always add more, but can’t necessarily take it away 😅

[@BeckettBradshaw-q9k]

such an underated channel its actually crazy

[@brungerbuilds]

Hoping to get to overrated asap 😂😭

[@Noeland]

Really nice work. Great idea for a display piece!

[@brungerbuilds]

Thank you!

[@andrewbanks1175]

Something I like to think when doing battle damage is that the more damage you apply, either intentional or not, you do not have to recover it. it is supposed to be damaged so it is fine to go a little over board. If you were trying to go for a screen accurate look, then my process would fall apart. but since we never see K-2SO as a scrap heap, what you did is totally fine.

[@brungerbuilds]

You’re totally right! It’s always a little scary trying a new technique and I was just way too in my head 😅

[@elitecpudoc329]

love the build!

[@brungerbuilds]

Thank you!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Bravo sir! This turned out incredible!!

[@brungerbuilds]

Thank you very much!

[@diyfireking]

Another great video 😍😍

[@brungerbuilds]

Thank you! ❤️

[@cerisekappes580]

Cool as hell!! 😊

[@brungerbuilds]

Thank you!

[@cerisekappes580]

@@brungerbuilds you are welcome 🤗

[@tiernanpearson6508]

Looks sweet, i think one aspect of the rust that this method doesnt get is the flakiness. Not sure how you would do that but whenever i see rusty metal it always looks very flaky and chippable

[@brungerbuilds]

It can depend on the rust, but you’re definitely right. I had hoped that would happen by applying the iron under the Tamiya paint, but it didn’t 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Aaaaaaaartem414]

this is amazing !!! You should have a million subs. Really easy to follow and great end result. I'd love to do the same but I have so much work to get done and so little time...

[@brungerbuilds]

Thank you! I know the feeling! Remember though, it’s all about the journey not the destination. A little bit here or there is better than never at all! ( I need to listen to this advice more often) 😅

[@southerndime333]

fookin nailed it!

[@brungerbuilds]

Thank ya 😎

[@milanmartinez7686]

This build taught me so many techniques I wanna apply to my Star-Lord helmet. The K2 build came out amazingly well done. Can I ask what you’re using to dry brush at 1:36? Keep up the amazing work and I’ll definitely be watching 🫡

[@brungerbuilds]

Thank you! I exclusively use Vallejo’s Metal Color line to dry brush. To be honest, I haven’t tried any other alternatives because all their metal tones are so great that I feel no need to look elsewhere haha! On this build I’m pretty sure I used Duraluminum (maybe White Aluminum) for the mouth and Engine Manifold for the lower piece that wraps around the head. Might have also used Gun Metal Grey for a couple details too 🤔

[@milanmartinez7686]

@@brungerbuilds I appreciate the reply back, I did wanna follow up and ask if and how you sealed the tamiya TS-40? Thanks for all the info, it’s really useful.

[@brungerbuilds]

I didn’t bother sealing the TS-40. It seems to be a pretty resilient paint and since my piece is just for display I didn’t mind it being unsealed. Keep in mind though that TS-40 is lacquer based which will eat away at an enamel base coat (hence the water based matte varnish over my brown rattle can and before the lacquer)

[@kelvincrabtree1062]

So this gave me an idea for a Star Wars type of Warhammer 40k servo skull on a staff scavenger's astromech. Hmmm...

[@brungerbuilds]

Interesting 🧐

[@dnzrobotics]

👍👍

[@brungerbuilds]

🫡

[@revanmasterofthefoundry6148]

I 3d printed my own k-2 head although nowhere near as cool as yours, mine is about half the size.

[@brungerbuilds]

Awesome! There’s definitely a time and place for scaled props. Certainly saves on storage space! 😅

[@pierrdaa]

thought this was brau 1589

[@brungerbuilds]

Had no idea what you were talking about so I had to look it up. They definitely share some similar design elements!