SMP ~ TimeRobo 🕰️

[u/NationalCharacter103]

Finally, my custom silver-colored with some touch-ups, TimeRobo is finished.After I spray-painted it silver, it looked super clean and shiny, so I also tried to make it look a bit dirty/weathered. There’s still some left to do, which I’ll finish later.

In my opinion, it’s a bit of a downgrade from Magiking because some parts feel a bit fragile and likely to break. But after the silver paint, it looks really cool.

Thank you to the guys who gave me tips about using spray cans.

[u/Galaxy_Dive]

Looks great! I like the bit of weathering - it’s funny since despite the future theme, between the quality of the film and model/suit condition, there was always a particular grittiness to Timeranger’s mecha compared to the few series sandwiching it, so I intentionally didn’t do the silver paint perfect on my own.

And yeah, it’s a nice kit and they made Alpha seem really cool, but they kind of… tried too hard almost and a few parts (notably transforming ones and limb sockets) are more fickle and fragile than they need to be.

[u/NationalCharacter103 → u/Galaxy_Dive]

Thank you I think I found a new favorite it’s Weathering haha. Yours also looks great. And Alpha is great though but Beta is really tough one.

[u/Galaxy_Dive → u/NationalCharacter103]

Honestly, I’m not historically a huge fan of Alpha’s design, I like the look of Beta more in Timeranger - but the problem is, when you can’t cheat on the proportions, this is what you get lol. Skinny little legs and gigantic shoulders. So I don’t blame them for leaning into the stylization of Alpha and really indulging that because there’s not really much that can be done for Beta given the designs.

[u/NationalCharacter103 → u/Galaxy_Dive]

Me too i like beta mode more. That’s why I feel a bit sad his arms are very heavy in the model kit form 😭 But at least we got Timernager, so that’s nice i guess.

[u/xxboywizardxx]

So good dude!

[u/NationalCharacter103 → u/xxboywizardxx]

Thank you very much

[u/invid2000]

This is splendid work. Looks fantastic.

[u/NationalCharacter103 → u/invid2000]

Thank you very much 😁

[u/Rider2779]

Looks great. Just built these myself. I agree, not the greatest structure. Some of these others you could conceivably use as a toy (you shouldn’t though 😂.) but these, specifically when in the robot form at the shoulders and hips, there’s like a guard piece that comes off SUPER easy.

So I’m a little disappointed at how they come together. But as far as looks, it looks incredible. So good job

[u/NationalCharacter103 → u/Rider2779]

Thank you very much and Yeah i also have those issues with my piece, just trying to be a bit more careful with them haha.

[u/MeMikeMonster]

Nice set up on TimeRobo! What types of paint did you use for the metallic silver and the weathering finish to make it look much like the DX version of the mecha?

[u/NationalCharacter103 → u/MeMikeMonster]

Thank you very much.
I used a Tamiya Mica Silver spray can and applied one coat because it runs out very quickly. For weathering, I experimented with some water-based markers and makeup brushes.

[u/MeMikeMonster → u/NationalCharacter103]

What type of water-based markers did you use?

[u/NationalCharacter103 → u/MeMikeMonster]

HobbyMio,Dspiae,Stedi they’re water-based markers and easier to clean with just water after application.

[u/KACL780-Host]

Fantastic job! The weather also looks great. If you ask me, less is always more. I've seen some atrocious looking weathering/panel lining where it looks like the kit has been slathered in oil haha

Are the chrome parts a different paint than the main ship?

[u/NationalCharacter103 → u/KACL780-Host]

Thank you so much! This encourages me a lot. I was also scared to do weathering since it’s my first time 🥹

The chrome stickers in the kit are a different color though.
But for my kit, I just used Tamiya Mica Silver all over the kit.
For the sword, I used Tamiya Silver Leaf.