[Closed] Who here has built resin models? I am thinking of buying

If you can build a plastic kit then you can certainly build a resin....

Just as easy or difficult depending on your skills. You can use any types of paints on them without fear of damaging like would happen with some plastic/styrene kits. Also, you can use almost any type of glue (any and all types of super glues and epoxies) with the exception of glues formulated just for styrene.

My company has been manufacturing resin models and kits since 1989.

Doug, the Modelhaus resin parts are very clean and don't require much prep.

Resin parts used have a few pinholes from air bubbles that had to be filled, but modern casting techniques have pretty much eliminated that. About the only thing that you will need to do is soak the parts overnight in Westley's Bleche-Wite to make sure all mold release is gone, then wash, dry and you're ready to prime and paint.

The resin can be painted with any type of paint, including lacquer.

I never did one either Doug, but im sure its same as a plastic kit!

You'll do fine bro!

Thanks guys. I want to get that 76 Caddy Coupe Deville.

Where can I buy the cleaner? Does plastic prep work?

John, most auto parts stores carry Westley's.

I'm not sure about the plastic prep but I have an old bottle of Polly S and it says it will work to remove mold release. I am sure about the Bleche-Wite, having used it. It also does a good job removing "chrome" from kit parts.

If you would like...

I'd be happy to find and post one of my resin build articles. Might help you with some pesky little details.

George..please do!!

I'm building two Modelhaus '76 Cadillacs now...*PIC*...

...Phoenician Ivory and Innsbruck Blue:

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John, those look great. What paint are you using? Keep us posted on your progress.

Lacquer from Model Car World in...

...Burlington, NC. Airbrushed - not aerosol. It's almost amazing how much better a model looks when you use real colors that the 1:1 came in.

John

Thanks John.

John what about the scaling of the metallic particles ?

That is one set back to use 1:1 paint if it's a metallic paint. The metal flakes are WAY too big and don't look right. I mean you can get away with it to some but....

I know what you're saying but the metallic flakes are...

...somehow smaller. Possibly it's because each ounce of pant is custom mixed...or it's some sort of black art.

John