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    February 2004
Resin
Posted by glock232 on Thursday, April 8, 2004 10:07 PM
Stupid question here guys, but in all the years i did models i have never ordered anything aftermarket or extra for the kits, just open box, add glue shake and vola! Im at work now looking at some stuff from CAM products and i see the resin kits.. what kind of material is resin, is it hard or flexible? do you need to trim it? anything special to work with it? regular zap glue work?

before i order stuff and realize i cant work with it.. help!
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 8, 2004 10:17 PM
Two good pages about resin kits: http://www.historex-agents.com/HXOnline/sectors/Help/tips_resin.asp

and http://www.paleocraft.com/BuildingTips.html

It is important to wash you kit and spay a good primer.
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Posted by glock232 on Thursday, April 8, 2004 10:43 PM
Sun i read the first link you posted, but the second wont open for me. So im getting that i dont need anything speical to work with the resin parts.. but are they hard or flexible?
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    January 2003
Posted by shermanfreak on Thursday, April 8, 2004 11:03 PM
Resin is hard, almost brittle at times. Depending on who the manufacturer is, resin parts usually have a lot of flash on them so be prepared for some cleanup. Some will also contain air bubbles that will need to be filled. To glue them you will need to use a super glue (CA) of some sort. Also the dust can be dangerous so when sanding be sure you are wearing a mask. As already stated, washing the parts is important to get rid of the release agent.
Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 8, 2004 11:12 PM
One thing to bear in mind with resin is SAFETY!
Always wear a mask when sanding, the dust is very harmful to you. One way to get around this is to sand under running water, though you then have to wait for the parts to dry.
Never allow the dust to come into contact with too much heat, don't put it into an ashtray for instance, a hot cigarette will produce phosgene gas, if you're lucky you'll wake up in the emergency room, if not....
Resin can be cut easily with a razor saw, but again, dust!
Resin can be shaved & cut with a scalpel quite easily, unless it slips....
Superglue & two part epoxy glues work well with resin.
Resin often contains holes from 'bubbles' in the mould, fill with superglue & rub smooth, but again, dust!
Yes, resin is hard, thin bits may shatter or break as you cut them, repair with superglue.
To sum up, it can be good to use resin parts, you'll get more detail than with injection moulded parts, but always bear those safety tips in mind & plan what you're going to do before you do it, One idea is to get some 'tack rags' from a paintshop & wipe down your work area regularly.
Hope this helps
Pete
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