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A question about building resin models/
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 1, 2006 8:04 PM

 

 

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Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, May 1, 2006 8:11 PM

No real limitations.  The same paints will work on resin as plastic.  Some people prime first with resin since it is a different medium.  I find that I don't need to prime them.  I use Model Master Enamels and have no issues with coverage.  For glue, you have to use either Super Glue or epoxy.   You will need a razor saw to cut off the pour stub and some good sand paper to sand them smooth.

 

The rest of the construction is pretty much the same. 

 

Good luck and have fun with the resin kits and upgrade sets.

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  • From: Cardinal USA
Posted by AirMedical on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 7:57 AM
Ditto to what Gino said. 
I've found that SuperGlue (Thin type) works the best.  LockTite as a superglue (aka CA) thats in a angled bottle with a brush applicator which works like a charm.  Use plenty of ventilation.  Some people don't know their allergic to CA's or epoxies until they use them. CA's (Superglue) you don't have to mess with mixing two parts but you do have to be careful not to glue yourself together or yourself to the parts.  I hate it when that happens.  Hee-hee!

Depending on the resin kit, you may want to wash it with a mild soapy solution with Dawn prior to use just in case theirs any kind of mold release resindue left on the model.  If you sand, it's good to have a small bowl of water to dampen the area to wet sand. 

Reapairs on resin parts are o.k.  Not quite as forgiving as the styrene kits.   (Thermoset v.s. thermoplastic) Resin parts can be very brittle.   They just take a different technique.  I use the Superglue and Squdron Putty for repairs.  After you build your first kit, you will have gotten the feel and hang of things.  They're just as fun though.  You'll be fine.

Build on!
John

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Posted by intruder_bass on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 6:07 PM

My 5 cents...)))))

If you gonna use SuperGlue (which is the best for resin kits from my point of view) I also recommend to buy FlashBack Debonder. This is VERY helpfull stuff!!! It comes in almost same looking bottels as the glue but it is more liquid - ask for it in any Hobby shop or R/C model shop. Helps big time! I hated to use SuperGlue before I tried out this stuff. It melts the glue instantly and does absolutely no harm to plastic, resin, PE or whatever you use. You dont have to worry about  unnecessary glue sticking out from everywhere - just wipe it off with Debonder on cotton swab.

Good Luck

Andy 

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