resin or metal models?

[generulpoleaxe]

just wondering wether people prefered resin or metal models (mainly with larger stuff i.e. 54mm)

just asking as i\'ll be launching my small line late next year and i would rather produce it in what people prefer.

 

[AinuLainour]

I prefer resin!

 

[Sand Rat]

Depends on one small item - quality.

I\'ve seen garage kits in resin that were great, and pro manufactured metals that for lack of a better word suck.

IMO metal can be easier to work. However the reality is that metal costs are going up, so, from a cost stand point resin can be nice.

 

[lizcam]

For small stuff, depending on quality, I prefer metal because I can\'t seem to paint anythjing without stripping it at least once and metal is MUCH easier to strip. For larger things, again depending on quality, I prefer resin as it\'s lighter and easier to handle.

 

[PegaZus]

I prefer metal, but from a business point I think that the resin would be the better choice.

 

[jahminis]

resin, hands down...
it is much easier to start up with resin, and there are a lot less restraints in what you can do, pose and detail wise, in resin...if every model was made in resin, i would be a happy lad, but that\'s just me...
as has been said, i\'ve seen good and bad quality in both mediums, but i\'m a much bigger fan of the detail in resin minis...

cheers
jah

 

[Arma]

I think I have to go with resin though filing and sanding it scares the crap out of me due to the carcinogenic nature of the dust.

Mind, I guess the metal flecks aren\'t too heavy if inhaled too.

 

[Dragonsreach]

Originally posted by generulpoleaxe
just wondering wether people prefered resin or metal models (mainly with larger stuff i.e. 54mm)

just asking as i\'ll be launching my small line late next year and i would rather produce it in what people prefer.

When it comes to models Chris, you know I\'m a slut.
I\'ll go with anything.

Just make it good sculpts.

 

[Undave]

From a gaming point of view metal is certainly better as it tends to survive being squashed into a figure case with a couple of hunded other minis. Resin tends to snap or deform in these circumstances, yes I\'m looking at you Death Korps of Krieg

If it\'s just for painting I\'d go for resin though.

 

[Avelorn]

Pure painting: Resin

Pure Gaming: Plastic!

Both panting and gaming: Metal!

I agree with Jahminis on all other points.

 

[Ritual]

Larger minis: Resin

Smaller minis: Metal, as thin detail snap so easily if cast in resin

 

[lono]

Originally posted by Ritual
Smaller minis: Metal, as thin detail snap so easily if cast in resin

Or by Rackham.

 

[squidders]

As with Dragonsreach I have no preference so long as the mini is a good \'un.

 

[generulpoleaxe]

realy apreciate the feedback guys as the 54mm stuff is obviously purely for painters it looks like resin is the choice.
(going to use the same guys for the resin casting that hasslefree uses)

the 28mm (quadrille is working slowly on the entire line himself so it may take a few years to complete!) line will be metal as it will be aimed at painters and gamers who want higher quality with realistic proportions (there is no way i\'m going to attempt to go head to head with gamezone or gw!)

 

[Gilvan Blight]

Definately metal for gaming. I\'m sick of my minis falling down at the slightest breeze.

I\'m not a fan of resin myself. Everything I have used that is resin had an issue holding paint. I\'ve washed, scrubbed, soaked and I can\'t even get primer to hold to some of the pieces. Based on the responces I see in this thread though, it seems that this isn\'t necessarily the norm with Resin, so I may need to give it another go.

 

[generulpoleaxe]

Originally posted by Gilvan Blight
Definately metal for gaming. I\'m sick of my minis falling down at the slightest breeze.

I\'m not a fan of resin myself. Everything I have used that is resin had an issue holding paint. I\'ve washed, scrubbed, soaked and I can\'t even get primer to hold to some of the pieces. Based on the responces I see in this thread though, it seems that this isn\'t necessarily the norm with Resin, so I may need to give it another go.

if you can\'t get a good car primer for your resin just blast it with dullcote and then prime by brush, until i learnt that i hated resin too
(to be honest i\'m more of a metal fan but it\'s customers preferance i\'m ging to have to put first)

 

[StarFyre]

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I like resin models due to the detail and how light they are compared to metal, but they are fragile.

I would love an entire line of super detailed D&D scale monsters, in resin, but that won\'t happen.

Overall, it\'s probably safer for them to be plastic or metal

Sanjay

 

[philologus]

I\'m not an elitist about either. As long as the sculpts are good I\'m OK. For gaming though, metal has definite advantages. The weight is helpful. With Resin any fiddly, long, thin bits are more brittle.

 

[Gilvan Blight]

Originally posted by generulpoleaxe

Originally posted by Gilvan Blight
Definately metal for gaming. I\'m sick of my minis falling down at the slightest breeze.

I\'m not a fan of resin myself. Everything I have used that is resin had an issue holding paint. I\'ve washed, scrubbed, soaked and I can\'t even get primer to hold to some of the pieces. Based on the responces I see in this thread though, it seems that this isn\'t necessarily the norm with Resin, so I may need to give it another go.

if you can\'t get a good car primer for your resin just blast it with dullcote and then prime by brush, until i learnt that i hated resin too
(to be honest i\'m more of a metal fan but it\'s customers preferance i\'m ging to have to put first)

I would have thought a varnish coat would obscure fine detail. Is varnish not thicker then paint?

Worth a try, I have a peice from Modeller\'s Attic that I have tried about 5 different primers on only to have them chip off while painting.

 

[generulpoleaxe]

dullcote is thin mate, and it\'s only a thin coat you want for the paint to stick to.

i wouldn\'t use a gloss or satin varnish either as that won\'t make base coating easy either.

a matt car primer is the best, but not every one can get hold of it easily.

do a search on this site for resin and you will find tonnes of info on priming it for painting.