GabrielV Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 I looked around and if there's a topic about these, I couldn't find it. Is there anyone else interested in the gaming miniature scaled models being produced by this company? I skipped the whole Robotech RPG Tactics thing when it was new. I didn't trust Kevin Siembieda. It's kind of sad that even with the shitshow it became, I honestly expected worse. I didn't pre-order the Kids Logic minis because the only pictures I saw were renders, and we all know everything looks spectacular in renders. But I had started hearing some positive word of mouth about them, so I decided to blow some money on the in stock models I was most curious about. I ordered: Super VF-1S Jet mode, Super VF-1S Battloid mode, VF-1J Jet mode, VF-1J Guardian mode, VF-1J Battloid mode, Tomahawk, Defender, Glaug Officer's Battle Pod, and a 3-pack of Regult Battle Pods. There's some fiddliness in assembly, but it's mostly relegated to antennas and stands on the valkyries. The models are otherwise simple and logical. I put all 11 of mine together split over two evenings. I had some glue adhesion issues, but in retrospect I think it's just because I'm a toy person, not a model building person. I'm impatient. There was nothing about the models that was anything that would be unexpected in putting a Battletech metal miniature together. The results look very nice. I'm most impressed with the Regults, Glaug, and Tomahawk. The detail is great! I immediately ordered at least one more of everything the company is making in the line (except for the valkyrie with orbital booster, screw that one). Initially I had planned to just make my own game or use the minis for Mekton games. But curiousity finally got the better of me so I ordered Robotech RPG Tactics because it was $40. I justified it by the fact I'd get rules and cards and 12 battle pods (I've heard the pods in that set aren't too bad, and a battle pod is a battle pod, right?). But after seeing my Kids Logic Regults fully assembled, I immediately regretted the purchase of the Palladium set. I should have just ordered some more 3-packs of the Kids Logic ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 I bought some, just for painting and display. I don't game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabrielV Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 41 minutes ago, Photogirl said: I bought some, just for painting and display. I don't game. I presume you're much more of a model builder than me. Which ones did you decide to pick up? What do you think of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Photogirl said: I bought some, just for painting and display. I don't game. Me too I started painting the Phalanx last night. Still need to paint the glass parts and apply decals. The other one I've painted so far is the Spartan, but I need to apply decals to it Edited August 20, 2020 by Convectuoso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabrielV Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 42 minutes ago, Convectuoso said: I started painting the Phalanx last night. Still need to paint the glass parts and apply decals. The other one I've painted so far is the Spartan, but I need to apply decals to it I would be overjoyed if I could paint minis at least as well as your unfinished ones. What's the piece breakdown on those? Are the missile bay doors on the Phalanx separate parts? And I know this will be a mega-stupid question, but did you have to prime them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 They are usually just 2 or three pieces. I don't remember if the bay doors on the Phalanx were separate parts, but I'm pretty sure they were not. I did prime them before painting 1 hour ago, GabrielV said: I would be overjoyed if I could paint minis at least as well as your unfinished ones. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 4 hours ago, Convectuoso said: Me too I started painting the Phalanx last night. Still need to paint the glass parts and apply decals. The other one I've painted so far is the Spartan, but I need to apply decals to it Did they come with Decals, or did you make custom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 I got some decals from the Robotech Tactics game. They can be found on eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/264815026492 https://www.ebay.com/itm/143679704875 https://www.ebay.com/itm/143679703981 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Supposed to be Hikarus VF-1j, but i wanted a Miria going to get me some of those decals and see if they work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Good job on that Miria I have more to paint: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 The kits do look really good. I'm looking forward to see your Q-Rau. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 The sculpts on these look good, especially for the small scale they are in. Nice painting guys! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabrielV Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 ::cries:: I ordered me some new paints. I'm actually inspired to paint my new toys. But mine will just end up looking like they're slathered with paint, not painted. I don't know how you folks do it. I can't even get that neat a paint job on a full sized model, much less something an inch and a half tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 1 hour ago, GabrielV said: ::cries:: I ordered me some new paints. I'm actually inspired to paint my new toys. But mine will just end up looking like they're slathered with paint, not painted. I don't know how you folks do it. I can't even get that neat a paint job on a full sized model, much less something an inch and a half tall. I used a magnifying glass. It has little clips, but i don't use those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Looks better with decals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 10 hours ago, Convectuoso said: Looks better with decals Did the declas come with the main box set, or do they also come in the expansion kits. or are they only available separate? I want a sheet, but the price to Canada is as much as some of the whole expansion kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 I bought the decals separately. I don't have any miniatures from that game, so I couldn't tell how they were sold initially Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Convectuoso said: I bought the decals separately. I don't have any miniatures from that game, so I couldn't tell how they were sold initially Ebay wants $30 shipping for a $20 decal sheet. Cheaper to just buy the whole starter box set at that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Q Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Can someone please post a Kids Logic miniature alongside its RPG Tactics counterpart? I want to see the difference in quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 @Gabe Q I found this pic on Facebook. The brown ones are from the Tactics game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Wellp, i broke down and bought the starter box set. I'll never play it, but damn, i can't wait to build and paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 18 minutes ago, Photogirl said: Wellp, i broke down and bought the starter box set. I'll never play it, but damn, i can't wait to build and paint. Good luck with it. I've heard assembling the miniatures is not easy. I hope you enjoy it, at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 I can't believe the decals are so much! They do make it look better though. The Kids Logic sculpts look a lot better. You guys are making them look good! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Painted this up tonight. Its the M.U.S.C.L.E VF-1J. it's a soft peach solid rubber. Its about the same size as the kids logic. a tad bloated. Still fun to paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 @Photogirl have you tried gray panel lining on white parts? At least I like it much better than black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 My Palladium Tactics Valkyrie wing set came today and I decided to paint one up as if I had my own Valkyrie squad. Teal is one of my favorite colors. Not bad little models, but the robot modes are hard to assemble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Great job painting that, @Photogirl How does the quality feel compared to KidsLogic's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 7 hours ago, Convectuoso said: Great job painting that, @Photogirl How does the quality feel compared to KidsLogic's? this one seemed fine. many thin coats of tamiya acrylic. plan is today to paint the Battloid mode. The arms were a pain to assemble. I see close similarities between the two. almost like the same guy designed them both, but had two different casting method requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 My VF-1J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 and a better comparison shot for those interested Kids logic - Milia Palladium - mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 The Palladium ones seam to have better lines on them over all. The teal looks good! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 (edited) Ive had RTT for ever sitting in a box. After reading this I've now gone and ordered all the minitech kits! MT01 through to MT22 so far! I blame you GabrielV! If you intend playing the game, try Dropship Commander stuff for the Cityscapes. Edited August 28, 2020 by NZEOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Tonight I applied decals to my Phalanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 That looks great Convectuoso! Now you guys got me thinking about getting these - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 (edited) dang it all..... now I want a mini army of these things as I was a huge battletech fan but was really turned off by the whole robotech tactics debacle with their over-engineered kits. These minitechs looks way better Edited August 28, 2020 by Duymon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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