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What do I use
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 8, 2004 3:25 PM
I recently purchased a model of a generator made by a French company called DES Kit.Sad [:(] The instruction sheet is totally inadiquate so I have to do a best guess to continue Eight Ball [8] I am not sure as to what material the model is made fromQuestion [?] I know it is not any form of plastic as I have used every form of cement I have to glue the parts together and nothing worksBanged Head [banghead]

Could it be resinQuestion [?] I have never worked with resin so I wouldn't recognize it if it jumped in front of meConfused [%-)] How do I recognize it as resin and if so what cement do I use to put it togetherDunce [D)] As a last resort I have considered super glue but before I do that I wanted to contact the expertsBig Smile [:D]

Any and all help ould be greatly appreciatedBow [bow]Bow [bow]Bow [bow]Bow [bow]

Thanks,
Richard
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Posted by cassibill on Monday, March 8, 2004 3:29 PM
super glue will work on resin as well as types of plastics unaffected by plastic cements.

cdw My life flashes before my eyes and it mostly my life flashing before my eyes!!!Big Smile The 1/144 scale census and message board: http://144scalelist.freewebpage.org/index.html

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Monday, March 8, 2004 3:31 PM
Superglue and epoxy type of glues will work. I'd go for a slow setting superglue with a bottle of accelerator for a kick when it's needed. DesKit's products are resin. Working with resin calls for slightly different techniques and materials. Any sanding, do it with water-logged sandpaper or outside and wearing a mask... Resin dust is very bad news for your lungs!

Resin kits often have left-over mold-release stuff over them, so a good wash with dishwashing detergent is a plus. However, beware that warm water could damage your resin bits! This, on the other hand, is how to straighten warped resin bits: under a warm water tap... Priming is a must with resin kits. Without it, nothing will stay on for long!

Good luck!
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 8, 2004 4:13 PM
Thanks for your input, especially the health warning as I didn't knbowBlindfold [X-)]

What is recommended for priming after cleaning the parts and what type of paint should be used enamel or acrylicsQuestion [?]

I am amaized at the amount of technical support that is available on this forumThumbs Up [tup]

Once again, thanksBig Smile [:D]
Richard

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Posted by cassibill on Monday, March 8, 2004 4:25 PM
Can't help with the primer I've never used it on resin. but either paint type should be fine. I'm using a mix of both of a Verlinden fig I'm doing now. Skin tones in acrylic and the rest in enamel. Both are Model Master.
You're welcome.

cdw My life flashes before my eyes and it mostly my life flashing before my eyes!!!Big Smile The 1/144 scale census and message board: http://144scalelist.freewebpage.org/index.html

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Monday, March 8, 2004 4:50 PM
I use acrylic automotive primers, then use either enamels or acrylics to paint what needs to be painted.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 8, 2004 5:24 PM
You guys are greatBow [bow]Bow [bow]Bow [bow]Bow [bow]

ThanksBig Smile [:D]

Richard
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