Resin or lead ?

[pabelo40]

That is better and why? I will resin...... but you ? I want to know !!!!!

 

[Guy]

Hello Pawel,
I spent the first 2/3 of my painting figures, painting white metal kits. I found it odd when the resin kits came out that when you were finished painting a beautiful 120mm figure.....that is was so light in weight as compared to metal. It took awhile to get used to and now I do both, and have no preference.

 

[Brad S]

Pawel

I also like both. The light weight of resin is a really nice attribute, but I think there is a more diverse subject range in metal. As far as material, both are great. Look at how well it is scupted and cast.

Brad Spelts

 

[Pete_H]

Speaking as a consumer, resin all the way. Lighter (making it easier to hold on the painting block for long stretches of time), easier to work with (when doing conversions), and finer detail (at least that's been my personal experience).

 

[Lou Masses]

For me it's always been metal-probably only because I started that way. While some of the early kits to come out in resin were somewhat dreadful, casters like Fort Duq., Mike Roberts and UEM quickly changed all that. Now I generally prefer metal only because for me (who never wears any kind of mask or anything) I get concerned by all of the doom and gloom notices about resin particles. However there are a few kits I will buy simply because I love the subject, sculpt or casting.

 

[Le Lancier]

Personally, I think the medium is not as important as the subject. Today's manufacturers mold highly detailed kits both in resin and white metal. One thing is for sure, the weight of a piece molded in metal is kinda nice, imho. But to me, that would be the only advantage.

 

[pabelo40]

Hi All

I am grateful for all your answers. It will definetely help me to decide
whether to use resin or white metal in production of my figures.
I prefer resin but I guess white metal is more popular in the world (despite
its weight). I still have some time to think about it.
Bye
Pawel