Two questions if I may?

[Mozzy]

When assembling resin figures I'm thinking super glue is not the answer. Would a two part epoxy glue be the better answer?

As I am really new to figure painting, I wonder if you might recommend a book I might get for assistance?

Thank you

Mozzy

 

[mick3272]

Hi Mozzy

My 10p worth is I use Deluxematerials https://www.deluxematerials.co.uk/gb/
I use the tacky wax for the dry build to hold things together to ensure snug fits etc.
Drill and pin if the joint requires it.
Deluxe have various glues with varying setting times and job spec dependent on what you want to glue.
Hope this helps
Mick

 

[Paul Kernan]

Mozzy:
Generally, superglue should work fine. For larger and/or heavier parts, I would say pinning is a must and consider a 5 minute two part epoxy glue, although, superglue should still do the trick

 

[Mozzy]

Thank you both

 

[mick3272]

ONE THING.
If you use the tacky wax for a dry build, remember to wash those parts again with warm soapy water to get rid of the wax

 

[Gary D]

Sometimes I'll pin it and sometimes I won't depending on the fit and weight of the attachment. I'll use CA glue in the centre of the joint with 2 part epoxy around it. This way the CA holds it in place while the 2 part epoxy cures.

Gary D

 

[smudger1960]

I use super glue on all my resin kits and never had any problems and I pin all my joints with metal rod ( piano wire )

 

[Mozzy]

Thank you. I am a washer, so familiar with that one. I tend to use IPA mostly; sometimes soap and water though.

 

[Forté]

Same for super glue here too, and the odd pin here and there too. Just make sure you give all the parts a nice warm, soapy bath and scrub.

 

[Dan Morton]

Bill Horan's Military Modelling Masterclass, August 1, 1994, Windrow & Greene Publishing, ISBN-13: 978-1872004099.

Modeling Military Miniatures: Tips, Tools, & Techniques, Kim Jones, Schiffer Publishing, ISBN-13: 978-0887408830.

Two excellent choices which deal with the basics of assembly, fitting, sculpting and painting.

I've used several types of glues, but always come back to one of the cyanoacrylate or super glues. Since you are a new member and we have no way of knowing your experience level, do you follow what is meant above about drilling and pinning parts? No intention to talk down to you, just trying to assist. Unpinned resin parts or resin and metal combinations sometimes won't hold even with super glue.

All the best,
Dan

 

[DEL]

My slight variation on all of the above advice is where an attachment such as an arm needs precise strong fitting I do the following.
Superglue in the centre of the joint with 2 part epoxy around it.
When completely cured I drill through the joined part, shoulder / torso. Using the correct drill size for the metal rod I drill just lightly deeper than the length of rod. Coat rod with superglue and insert into hole, then simply fill the hole with putty.

 

[Mozzy]

Bill Horan's Military Modelling Masterclass, August 1, 1994, Windrow & Greene Publishing, ISBN-13: 978-1872004099.

Modeling Military Miniatures: Tips, Tools, & Techniques, Kim Jones, Schiffer Publishing, ISBN-13: 978-0887408830.

Two excellent choices which deal with the basics of assembly, fitting, sculpting and painting.

I've used several types of glues, but always come back to one of the cyanoacrylate or super glues. Since you are a new member and we have no way of knowing your experience level, do you follow what is meant above about drilling and pinning parts? No intention to talk down to you, just trying to assist. Unpinned resin parts or resin and metal combinations sometimes won't hold even with super glue.

All the best,
Dan

Yay books Dan. Cheers.

 

[Nap]

Hi Mozzy

For me it's pining and superglue ..never had any issues .

Those are great books as well ..packed full of details

Nap

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Glue and pin for most parts .
Here is a method that works for pinning without glueing through the face of detail .
The pictures are of a metal kit but works for resin also .
Drill a hole in one of the parts to be joined

Place some blue tac on the opposite piece

Push together and then separate this is what you are left with ; a guide where to drill the second hole which will line up with the first.
Note: do not use a nn electric drill at this point as it will wrap the bus tac round the bit and fly off , simply push through the bluets with a pin drill and make a start then you can remove the putty and continue with battery drill if you wish

 

[Mozzy]

HUGE thanks.

Mozzy