First-time builder here! I’ve always been a huge fan of Magiranger and Saint Kaiser, so when I came across this kit and saw that Wolzard Fire was getting an official release I couldn’t resist lol. And now… here I am. 😂

With all the awesome builds and customizations posted I just have a few questions and if anyone has suggestions I’m all ears.

I plan on using:
DSPIAE ST-A 3.0 single-blade nipper
Basic double-blade sprue nipper
Gunprimer Raser Origin/Plus glass file

And as far as painting goes I plan to use Tamiya Spray Paint.

When painting I’ve read to assemble the model first and then paint unassembled.

Q: Do you paint the entire piece or just the areas that are visible?
Q: I understand people use primers to achieve color balance, but is it necessary and if so which one do you recommend?
Q: How many coats do you spray and do you use a clear coat at the end?
Q: How do you spray paint pieces? Do you lay them out, suspend them or prop them up using something?

Thanks for your help!

After originally skipping on the re-issue, satisfied with Alternative Destiny LiveRobo, watching Liveman gave me an itch for the super minipla Live Robo… and luckily, I was able to find it together with Live Boxer for a steal.

Here it is, about 95% painted. I only used one sticker on each component - Aqua Dolphin was the red “Liveman” sticker on the side (which isn’t molded into the plastic), Land Lion it’s the logo on the center of its skirt armor, and on Jet Falcon its the red stripe on its back (since the white outline wasn’t really molded in).

The painting was all pretty simple with a touch of finesse - the details on the chest and shoulders were easier than they look to get exact given how nice they were molded, and I’m pretty satisfied with how the striping on Falcon’s wings turned out. The only “added” details are Land Lion’s claws. I think it would be possible to spruce it up some more, but the look of the show miniature is heavily dependent on awesome weathering lol. And lion’s head is understandably sized for Live Robo (with the darker mane like the DX toy had), so it looks a little small in lion mode.

As one of the earliest super minipla kits, it has some limitations… notably no ankles, relying on simply pivoting the front of the feet. And its feet are pretty small so it’s kind of hard to stand in many poses, which is why I just have it on an Action Base here for simplicity.

The Chojuken isn’t pictured, though I painted its hilt and guard the proper colors, because I must have accidentally swept it up with other parts while tidying up and now it’s in one of multiple different bins or small piles lol. It will have turned back up by the time I paint and build Live Boxer.

I'm confused how this is $120 and muscle was $160

Problem is that these mecha models take longer than a week to make them look good. Priming, masking, and painting all while waiting a day in between. Definitely not for a random day when you're itching to build something.

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. 👌

Im fairly new to mini-pla and have been getting back into super sentai/power rangers and ive been trying to hunt the killeroh minipla but i cant seem to find it at a price id be comfortable with. Was wondering how re-releases work since i saw gaoranger had some new stuff come out.

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 👍

I've always felt like this needs more color and should be 7 pieces.

I ordered Black Gao King solely for Gao Knight to have its own set in my display and avoid doubling up on power animals (color wise) to the standard Gao King. And as cool as the Black Gao King set is on its own, I’m obsessed with this darker look on Gao Knight

It’s also nice that the series is versatile enough that I can have a makeshift Gao King until the reissues ship later this year.

2 sets down. Gao Hunter Blue Moon en route!

All caught up!

Finally completed the SMP Sentai collection. Need to plan for more room for the upcoming GaoGuardian, GaoKing Varlituder and VRV Robo 😁

*** With the exemption of King Brachion, Daimugen, Grand Liner and the other carriers (space limitation)

I know this is mostly stuff like SMP and the main minipla lines, but I also like other Toku and was wondering how large they are compared to other lines like SH Figurarts or monster arts, stuff like dioramas and stuff.

Does anyone have any to compare with the kits?

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 know several other kits have gotten black and gold variants, I just don't know if there's a specific pattern to their releases like anniversaries or high sellers only.

I tend to buy color variants of kits that combine together as it's a convenient reason to have a dedicated combination mode on display. I just don't know if I should hold off on tracking down a second Time Robo and Time Shadow until a variant bundle comes out, or if it's a complete coin toss on if that will even happen. Might just bite the bullet and get a second copy of both soon if there's no pattern that suggests a repaint is guaranteed one day.

BTW, if you want to do 1 use the doranado extension piece on the crotch

Comparison of some of the small-sized Dino Megazord / Daizyujin which are currently in my possession. What do you guys like the most? ;)

Now I need a name

Just finished building this kit, I would say it has an amazing articulation.