studioman3 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I see a lot of posts about resin parts, and notice that some of you are getting amasing results with them, not to mention any names (Tim), so I guess my question is ..what are the advantages and disadvantages? Can you use the same paint and glue as with the plastic? Are there any sites on how to make resin parts/molds? T.I.A. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 We can fill an encyclopedia with this topic, but in a nutshell, resin provides the means to duplicate parts (usually modified or one-offs) not available in plastic. Resin parts can be sanded, painted, drilled etc. However, you can not use glue for styrene on it. Glue melts the plastic to make the bond. Resin in inmune to this glue. You must use either superglue or 5 minute epoxy. Once a resin part is cleaned you can use your favorite primer on it, and from that point it can be painted like any other regular part. The process of making the parts is very manual. While not overly complicated, it is time consuming and the materials are not very cheap. Molds don't last long and they need to be replaced frequently. I would suggest to start using commercially available resin parts so you can get a feeling for them, before venturing into casting your own. That's pretty much it in a nutshell, but as I said, there is enough on this topic to keep going forever. Hope this helps. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourkraut Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Subject matter!!!! If you need or want something different, like the correct day cab panel for that 377 AE Pete!! Check out Visit My Website I have quite a few items listed and more on the way. One note. The shipping function has been acting up, so if you are interested in any thing drop me an e-mail and I will take care of it until the problem is repaired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Thank you for posting your website ! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourkraut Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 You're welcome Tim. If anyone would like to have their work posted in my gallery, register on the site and I will send you a spec. sheet. Send the sheet back with your pictures and I will post them along with the info. from the sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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