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Post by RodBurNeR on Sept 1, 2007 18:45:10 GMT -5
here is an article i wrote , hope it helps ;D   |
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Post by Smokin Models on Sept 1, 2007 18:54:31 GMT -5
wow thanks for this Bob
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Post by RodBurNeR on Sept 1, 2007 18:59:09 GMT -5
you are welcome , i thought ya saw it already lol  |
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Post by Duane on Sept 2, 2007 6:51:46 GMT -5
now...i'm gonna show my stupidity after bein out of modeling for 31 years. i need to understand one thing...i'm thinkin that there is a big difference between workin with plastic and resin. is there?
thanks,
Duane
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Post by HotRodTom on Sept 4, 2007 19:29:49 GMT -5
ABSOLUTELY! Plastic will take Ambroid and Tenax (liquid bonders, not really "glue", they chemically melt and re-solidify the plastic) wonderfully. Resin usually has to be glued with CA (Cyanoacrolyte, or super glue) or epoxy (either 1 minute or 5 minute). After glueing, resin will act pretty much like plastic with sandability, puttying, and the like. Primer is important! Resin sucks the color right out of a topcoat if you don't prime first. Cutting resin is a little tricky, as it can be fragile (does not flex well) and some resin parts (bodies or hoods) CAN warp or have voids (holes in the casting). Resin DOES take well to slight heating to remove warpage. By slight, I mean with warm to slight boiling water, then shocked with cold (tap) water. Resin CAN be addictive. Once you start building with resin accessories, it is hard to stop. Resin dust IS bad for your health. ALWAYS wear protective equipment when working with resin dust such as sanding or cutting, or especially casting!
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Post by RodBurNeR on Sept 4, 2007 20:40:48 GMT -5
ABSOLUTELY! Plastic will take Ambroid and Tenax (liquid bonders, not really "glue", they chemically melt and re-solidify the plastic) wonderfully. Resin usually has to be glued with CA (Cyanoacrolyte, or super glue) or epoxy (either 1 minute or 5 minute). After glueing, resin will act pretty much like plastic with sandability, puttying, and the like. Primer is important! Resin sucks the color right out of a topcoat if you don't prime first. Cutting resin is a little tricky, as it can be fragile (does not flex well) and some resin parts (bodies or hoods) CAN warp or have voids (holes in the casting). Resin DOES take well to slight heating to remove warpage. By slight, I mean with warm to slight boiling water, then shocked with cold (tap) water. Resin CAN be addictive. Once you start building with resin accessories, it is hard to stop. Resin dust IS bad for your health. ALWAYS wear protective equipment when working with resin dust such as sanding or cutting, or especially casting! all great tips, thanks  |
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Post by primersfiner on Sept 4, 2007 21:12:15 GMT -5
thanks for the tutoriol bob
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Post by Smokin Models on Sept 4, 2007 21:41:31 GMT -5
no!!! i MISS ALOT you are welcome , i thought ya saw it already lol |
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Post by primersfiner on Sept 4, 2007 21:44:26 GMT -5
me too no!!! i MISS ALOT you are welcome , i thought ya saw it already lol |
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Post by HotRodTom on Sept 4, 2007 22:14:43 GMT -5
Nuthin' wrong with doin' a double-take sometimes. At least, as long as Momma ain't watchin'!!!
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Post by RodBurNeR on Sept 4, 2007 23:11:19 GMT -5
no!!! i MISS ALOT you are welcome , i thought ya saw it already lol damn i guess! i wrote that article nearly two years ago i think |
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Post by Duane on Sept 5, 2007 16:47:10 GMT -5
hey HotRodTom, thanks for the info. i've worked with a little resin and fiberglass in a bodyshop but never as a model. your info helped me understand it more and i appreciate it.
thanks,
Duane
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Post by primersfiner on Sept 6, 2007 13:32:28 GMT -5
is it hard to cast stuff outta resin?
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Post by HotRodTom on Sept 6, 2007 17:12:13 GMT -5
hey HotRodTom, thanks for the info. i've worked with a little resin and fiberglass in a bodyshop but never as a model. your info helped me understand it more and i appreciate it. thanks, Duane Not a problem, bro! If'n we don't unnerstand the products were workin' with, then we don't really unnerstand what we are doin' and THAT can lead to mistakes or disaster. This hobby is 'sposed to be fun, NOT frustratin'! |
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Post by HotRodTom on Sept 6, 2007 17:21:34 GMT -5
is it hard to cast stuff outta resin? No. The hardest thing about resin casting (other than gettin' the mix right!!!) is makin' the molds. Do you want a 2-part, a 3-part, or even a multi-part mold? Depends on the object you want to cast. I got a couple buddies on a couple different lists that could school ya' on resin casting. Bob Hayes and Rick Gondeck are fantabulous casters! There are others, like Jody Michealson and Ol' Hermit, But Bob and Rick stick out in my mind. Check out there work over on Largescalemodelers ... www.largescalemodeler.com/welcome.htmland check out the Molding & Casting section. These guys take there resin seriously, and are always willing to share tips and tricks. Oh, and they are SERIOUS largescalers! |
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