This is my second SMP build and I must admit I really enjoyed this one. Probably more than RV Robo.
This one looks really great as is out of the box.
Planning my next kit but trying to choose between starting GaoKing or LiveRobo.
This is the finished product - Painted SMP RV Robo!
This is my first ever paint job and I'm really happy with how it came out. This is actually also only my second finished SMP build (the first being my first attempt at RV Robo - used here for comparison).
All grey parts have been painted using Tamiya Silver Leaf. Chrome parts have been painted using Tamiya Metallic Silver and the centre panel of the shield is Tamiya Metallic Black. Mr Hobby Black Surfacer used on all parts before spraying and Tamiya Clear Coat applied to all non-metallic parts.
I also did the back panels of the robo to bring it in line with the look from the show. A black wash applied to these pieces to bring out the details and give it the "dirty" look of the bottom of a car.
I really love the results and RV Robo is definitely a model that needed at the very least the metallic grills done.
I found the painting to be quite a lengthy process with dry and curing times and going through the different stages. It was great to see it come together, don't get me wrong, but it was admittedly quite a stressful experience to build. I was really nervous about breaking any parts (I had a couple on my first build) and this did unfortunately happen on one part of Blue however I was able to swap the part out with my first model and re-paint (this is why one panel on the back of the non-painted model has paint).
I have included comparison photos between the finished model, each individual zord as well as the sword and shield.
Like I say this is my first painted model kit and only second finished model overall so really keen to hear any feedback, tips or tricks you might have. 👌
Starting to put my second RV Robo together. Had a slight blip on Blue so had to swap parts with my first one 🤦 A small part now needs painted on the replacement part but I can continue on meantime.
Thought I would skip ahead and get the Sword and Shield put together though to see how they compare and I am pretty happy with this for a first paint job attempt!
I used Tamiya Sprays. The Sword is Silver on the blade and Metallic Silver on the base. I think the Metallic Silver really pops here to add that ever so slight difference between the base and the blade. I took a photo in the light where you can really see it.
I absolutely love the shield! I used Metallic Silver on the grey centre piece and Metallic Black on the central black piece. You can really see the Metallic Black sparkle in the light.
I am loving the results so far but must admit the process of painting is a lot and it has made me a bit shaky when putting it together as it feels much more tricky and risky. Not sure I will make a habit out of painting other than for parts that maybe really need it. RV Robo I think does need it and I look forward to comparing my painted and non-painted models once done. (Assuming no more mishaps that prove catastrophic 🫣).
I am a beginner so appreciate any tips or feedback 👍
After building RV Robo as my first ever Minipla set I made a couple mistakes and lost a tiny headlights on Red and broke a peg on the leg so ordered a second before they sold out.
Decided to take the risk given the second set of pieces and tried a paint job to bring it more in line with the show.
Painting all done. The black plastic underside has just had its clear coat finished up and is drying. The Silver and Metallic Silver pieces as well as the Metallic Black shield piece are already dry as they were finished yesterday. Obviously a first time so not striving for anything close to perfection so just hoping it looks alright and hasn't ruined the model...
Whilst chipping away at this paint job I have been working on my second build - Magiranger Saint Kaiser. Really enjoying this one as it's very different to RV Robo! The small and intricate decals for Saint Phoenix were nerve wracking but happy with it so far!
Looking forward to putting RV Robo take 2 together over the weekend and will share the results.
I'm brand new to SMP. Collected the DX lines since I was a kid and never really ventured into models but when I saw the articulation on RV Robo I just had to get it and I LOVED putting it together!
I have kinda gone down a bit of a rabbit hole since.... Just came home to this haul. Can't wait to get going. Especially excited to build the Liveman sets as I never owned the DX versions.
I have a second RV Robo coming as I'm keen to try painting the grey parts silver so got some Tamiya Sprays to give it a go. Would have just tried it on my first one but I unfortunately made some rookie mistakes (I hope!) and one of the tiny headlights on Red went flying into the abyss and one of the leg joints cracked so is loose. So got a second copy before they sold out coming from Hobby Genki.
Does anyone have any tips for a beginner for both avoiding breakages as much as possible and also for spraying the grey parts silver? I see some sets have some silver pieces painted which is nice but is it common practice to paint the silver pieces?
I don't intend to forego the stickers as I actually don't mind stickers that much.
I have a few more sets coming in the next week and did manage to grab the GaoRanger pre-orders so looking forward to those next year. Sadly missed the pre-order on VRV Robo but hoping they might re-open. I read that is normally the case after the initial batch? Any tips for watching out for that also appreciated!
Apologies for the long post 🫣😅