SSNJim Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 I picked up a Model Car World 51 Chevy Coupe resin body today. Nice casting, very little cleanup will be required. I've never used resin for anything, so this is all new. MCW recommends a 2 day bath in Wesley's Bleech-White to remove mold release agent, but I understand there are quicker and less caustic ways to do that. Why the heck did I get a resin body if I have no idea? There's a custom 49 coupe I'd like to try to replicate, but the BelAirs and Fleetlines currently available just aren't close enough - rear fenders, trunk and roof in particular. I'm going to need to chop and section the body, among other things. I have successfully done this work with plastic in the past. What techniques are different with resin than plastic? I guess I'll need a gap-filling super-glue to start with. Should I chop or section first? Does it make a difference? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Many interesting subjects are in resin, but I've never had the nerve to try. Until now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 I did a little resin tutorial for another site. It should help get you started, just ignore the stuff about fire engines. http://scalefirehouse.com/sfh_chat/viewtop...f=18&t=1243 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSNJim Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Thanks, Aaron. I looked it over, and it looks like it will be a big help. I also found an article in the other magazine about doing almost exactly the same techniques to the same car, but no sectioning. Thanks again! Jim Edwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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