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A Few Questions about Resin Kits
19Delta
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Posted: Thursday, July 24, 2003 - 07:22 AM UTC
Alright is there any special things I need to do when building up a resin kit? Im buying a AA Gun Emplacement by Verlinden. I havent worked with Resin stuff before so im quite new at it. Any Sugestions?
slodder
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Posted: Thursday, July 24, 2003 - 07:35 AM UTC
Don't breath the dust!
Use CA or liquid glue or 2 part resin.
Use a razor to cut parts away from pouring blocks.
Test fit everything first. Don't be intimidated, its only plastic. Your instructions may come without as much detail so do your homework.
As questions here and you'll get answers - I think some people have built that kit and commented on it.
AJLaFleche
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Posted: Thursday, July 24, 2003 - 07:42 AM UTC
In addition, be prepared for broken parts as well as significant warpage, even in some really thick parts. This can respond to heating in hot water and clamping.
Where you have two mating surfaces, if there's space, use your moto-tool to dig out a slight depression to genve the glue better bite.
It's a good idea to wash the parts before painting.
Verlinden's instructions are, as Slodder says, rudimentary.
Watch for pinholes on the surface where air bubbles have formed. Verlinden doesn't usually have much of a problem in this area. Superglue can be used as a filler.
Thin parts are MUCH more brittle than styrene, so use care when cleaning them.
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Posted: Thursday, July 24, 2003 - 08:16 AM UTC
Like all else that was mentioned, let me add and even stress - test fit everything, then test fit it again. Read the kit's instructions over several times. Look ahead into the instructions too. Most often you really need to plan ahead with most resin conversion sets.
Again, do not breath the dust. If you must saw or use a dremel, take it outdoors and use a mask. If you do not have a mask make one from an old tshirt and get it wet than wrap around nose and mouth. Wear goggles to. Always better safe than sorry.
Grifter
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Posted: Thursday, July 24, 2003 - 08:17 AM UTC
after assembly prime your model with an undercoat of paint....then look for flaws like airbubbles or scratches...that way you can fix them before laying on your final paint.
Kencelot
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Posted: Thursday, July 24, 2003 - 08:37 AM UTC
Ahhh... just like Grifter said, be sure to wash the parts in warm soapy water first! The release agents used will not allow for good adhesion of either glue or paint!!
19Delta
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Posted: Thursday, July 24, 2003 - 12:43 PM UTC
Thanks for the help guys, I really appreciate it. I think im going to do something different though instead of the AA emplacement im going to do something from Band of Brothers or Saving Private Ryan
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