Forge world question

[orkblasta]

Ok so forgive my ignorance but,

I recently ordered some miniatures from forge world and was wondering if there is anything regarding the models that I need to know? I've never worked with resin before so can I use a regular plastic glue or is there a specific type that works the best? Also can I go straight to painting it or does resin require any prep? Basically is there anything I need to know

thanks giys

Cheers

[Helonion]

I heard that you will need to rinse the resin off with luke warm water or so to get the residue manufacturing chemicals off. Could be cold water for all I know but you definitely need to wash them.

[whitetail]

Warm soapy water is fine to rinse the resin off. Some of the parts depending on what you order may come warped.

For example I order the marauder bomber and one of the wings wasn't strait. I just used a blow drier to heat the resin and shape back.

Thats the only issues I have had with FW models and I have purchased a couple from them. Depending where are are delivery to Australia was a month.

Drew

[orkblasta]

ok thanks guys.

cheers.

[piglett]

Yea, rinse it off.

It feels a bit different than plastic, cutting it is more like cutting a piece of chalk is what I would compare it to.

And you can't use plastic glue. You need to use super glue.

[Overread]

A few tips for general resin working (Forgeworld also has a section on this on their own website)

1) Resin parts will have bits of flash and injection points; so you will need to clean them just like metal or plastic parts. However when filing resin wear a mask (the cheap sort you see builders or doctors wearing; you don't need anything fancy but you don't want to be breathing in the dust). In addition to this work in a well ventilated area.

2) After cleaning as normal you will also want to get some warm soapy water and an old toothbrush. Dip the models in and then give them a soft scrubbing to make sure that you will remove all the chemicals that can be on the resin surface; you should feel the resin after (when dry) feels a little less slippery than before.

3) Glue wise any regular super glue will work; you'll generally find that resin bonds faster than metal so you should find it easier to glue together. That said keep in mind that pinning will still help make a mounting point stronger and might be required for some areas to glue and remain fixed.


If you get any warped parts you can heat the resin and then very very gently bend it back into its normal shape. You can use almost anything for the heating; I prefer boiling water; you just dip the model in and then wait. How long depends upon the resin; thin resin won't take that long (2-3 mins) whilst thicker chunks might need longer (5-7mins or longer). It can melt if you leave it in hot water/under a hairdryer too long; but just keep a feel of it and you should be fine.

Also remember don't bend all at once; small bends and re-heating before bending again works best - do it in small stages will help avoid snapping.