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| Subject: | Re: other resin kit building tips |  |
| Date: | Mar 7, 2001 |
| From: | Christophe Jacquemont | |
In addition to what Roy just said...
I'd clean up all the parts first, not as you build, that way you get the
main chore of building resin kits over.
I also use side cutters (but be careful resin is prone to cracking) and a
big, very rough file (I then switch to wet/dry sandpaper used wet for final
clean up).
Thick gel superglue is useful as well as accelerator. For some parts
(especially suspension components) I use contact glue (neoprene based) which
comes in a tube, it's sometimes called "liquid nails". This gives me more
working time, after that I can always reinforce the joints with superglue
and accelerator. Some people also use two parts epoxy but I don't like it,
too thick too messy sometimes won't cure properly even when thoroughly
mixed.
Check all parts carefully for air bubbles and defects, repair these with
putty and or super glue, check for missing parts and try to get replacements
for them from the manufacturer either directly or through the place you
bought the kit.
Warped parts can be straigthened out under very hot water.
To make resin tracks fit the suspension, either apply heat from an hair
drier, dip them in hot water, once partially in place you can bend them
locally by heating with boiling water applied with an eye dropper (tip from
Tony Greenland's Panzer Modelling Masterclass, a book you should get even if
you build allied armour, there are many useful tips).
When you are finished WASH everything thoroughly with liberal amount of dish
washing detergent and give a good srubbing and rinse. Then (when dry) it is
very important to prime the kit before proceeding to painting.
As already mentionned safety is very important, resin dust is nasty stuff,
plus many people are allergic to it. To reduce it do you sanding "wet" in
the sink. Work in a well ventilated area, fumes of superglue and accelerator
are pretty toxic too.
Hope this helps.
Christophe
PS : Although it's too late for you, I'd chose a good kit of small armoured
car as my first resin kit, much easier to build than tracked things and
therefore ideal for beginners. Ferrets from Cromwell or Accurate Armour for
instance are a good choice. |
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