With the motivation and inspiration from painting the Hundred Kingdoms Noble Knight, I decided to tackle another project for my local miniature gathering event, M Workshop Minicon 2024. This time, I got my hands on the Japanese kit Kaiyodo ARTPLA character Shima Rin on a scooter from the anime Yuru Camp.
I decided to get it painted for the event and dove right in! Since Shima Rin is an anime character, I opted for a light, simple shading effect, which contrasts with the extreme highlights and contrasts typical in other miniature paintings. I followed the color scheme closely to what was suggested in the packaging and stayed true to the actual colors of the character in the anime.
For the base, I found a cover from a candle bottle that fit perfectly as a plinth. I laid out the road using Greenstuff World’s Ground Texture Asphalt paste and built the side of the road with a barricade made from plastic tubes and wires. To give it that roadside charm, I decorated the pavement with leaves, twigs, and grass.
The only complaint I had was the poor quality of the facial decals. I had to paint over the decal to achieve better eye and face features, but it was worth the effort. Other than that, the kit assembles well and perfectly. Though minor putty and sanding were still needed, the end result was well worth the extra effort.
And finally, it’s done! Shima Rin turned out amazing, looking just as cute and lively as in the anime. It feels like she’s about to ride off the plinth and into the real world. Shima Rin, I can feel your presence… cheers!
