Resin 101

[SSNJim]

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.

[Aaronw]

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

[SSNJim]

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