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  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Brisbane, Australia
Help with Resin
Posted by ILuv3ggs on Sunday, January 19, 2003 12:51 AM
Hey guys,

Wel, i bought my first Verlinden detail set for an M-18 Hellcat. Its the interior one and is fully coimprised of Resin parts. I know that they have to be attached with super glue, and that cutting them is the best way to de-attach them. i was just wondeinrg if there is any other hints and tips you could give me when working with resin, as this is my first time...

Thanks
  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: United Kingdom / Belgium
Posted by djmodels1999 on Sunday, January 19, 2003 1:43 AM
Make sure to degrease all parts with soap and water, if not you'll have surprises when it comes to painting time! Resin dust, that you'd get from any sanding, is very dangerous to your lungs. Wear a mask if at all possible.
  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: USA
Posted by jcarlberg on Sunday, January 19, 2003 12:07 PM
I concur about the dangers of resin dust, which is why I prefer wet sanding to remove the last traces of pour stubs. If the resin is not very brittle, sometimes you can score the stub with a knife and break off some of the excess. I have ground off excess with a Dremel tool, but that's dusty! I usually remove resin from the pour stubs with a razor saw, and for small parts the photo-etched saw blades for craft knives might be useful.
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