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What glue/putty for resin figs?
Galwitz
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Posted: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 05:01 AM UTC
This is very likely a silly question, but I have zero experience with resin stuff, so I will risk it…

What is the best glue to put together resin figures? Just a super-glue? And what would be a good putty for this material?

Thanks
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Posted: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 06:48 AM UTC
Ca works fine for both glueing and as a filler for small seams.
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Posted: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 06:22 PM UTC

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This is very likely a silly question, but I have zero experience with resin stuff, so I will risk it…

What is the best glue to put together resin figures? Just a super-glue? And what would be a good putty for this material?

Thanks



Super glue works fine as an adhesive, but you have zero time for adjustments, as it binds to resin instantly. Five minute epoxy gives you working time to adjust fit of things like arms and heads, and it is also thick enough to fill most gaps. For larger gaps, you can use epoxy putty (Milliputt can be smoothed with a wet tool or wet fingertip, so sanding may not be needed). Gap filling super glue can fill as well, but again, it sets up very fast, and must be sanded immediately, as it becomes harder than the resin within about an hour or so, it will be difficult to feather into surrounding areas.
Galwitz
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Posted: Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 12:19 AM UTC
Thanks guys! Your feedback helps a lot...
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Posted: Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 12:37 AM UTC
I don't find a need for this very often with the quality of most resin figs these days, but for parts that have an awkward fit in addition to gluing you might also want to consider pinning to strengthen the joint. I second Gerald's advice on the use of 5-min epoxy.
Galwitz
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Posted: Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 03:13 AM UTC
Looking around Historicus Forma I've run into this blog. The guy is using Mr. Surfacer 1000 as a putty and cleans it up with non-aceton nail polish removal. Looks like a piece of cake...

I hear you all as far as the super-glue goes and it makes sense to me. So 5-minute epoxy it's gonna be...

Thank you once more for your help.
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