resin

[Thecadian]

i recently bought some FW resin models what do i need to know about resin.i have no idea any help guys what glues washing etc?

 

[Shawn R. L.]

If you file or sand it, wear a dust mask........pretty nasty stuff in some resin.

 

[Sonnyslayer]

wash it with soap and hot water before priming. super glue works fine. 5 min epoxy glue works better(wear a mask) I think theres a resin guide on the fw site..

 

[farseerlum]

belay that order!

hot water can soften some resins and warp them.

lukewarm at best but it really doesn\'t need any heat at all. cold works fine.

 

[Thecadian]

will my GW black primer be okay??

 

[Swordwind]

Wow, you guys are lifesavers. I had completely forgotten about the resin dust=poisonous thing, as I sit here, in a enclosed, unventilated space, Inquisitor Lok and file in hand. To Wilkinson\'s on the way home I think.

 

[demonherald]

The FW site recommends car primers as they bite a bit deeper than the GW one...Must be true for GW to allow them to say it...
I\'ve always just used GW spray..
The key to all resin is very carefully cleaning..Watch out for air bubbles as they can be a real pain. Fill smalls ones with superglue larger get the GS out..

The main thing to get used to when preparing resin is that it is very brittle so be careful at all tmes when handling and take your time don\'t rush anything....