Your opinion needed

[Calvin]

Hello,
after trying a few, I decided to use these two (for my own works and commissions).
The beige is a bit stronger than the white. The two accepts any kind of paint very well, on the beige you can also avoid the primer.
The white one seems a bit velvety in respect to the beige (more cold when touching it).
The two could be tinted, but if possible I would like to mantain its original colours.
Thanks for your opinion.

the beige

the white

 

[megroot]

Luca,

In my opinion you answered the question yourself. If you wanted to leaf the colors original the white is the best. It is pleasant for the eyes.

marc

 

[marvin]

Luca my $0.02,

I never use white resin in any of my casts for the basic reason that it is difficult to spot imperfections in the cast, so I would go with beige if I must choose between the options you provided.

That said, for the same reason as stated above I always tint my white or beige resin (you see I do actually use white resin :lol: ) with a drop of black pigment giving a nice medium grey color. Imperfections show instantly...

- Marvin -

 

[Diegoff]

Hola Luca.
I used a blak ink that gave the resin an atractive - at least for my eyes- grey-green colour.

Diego

 

[Einion]

Hi Luca, colour of resin really makes practically no difference to me as I always prime things. The only things about colour and finish (glossy or more matt) that are relevant is how well they let you see surface imperfections. I probably prefer the buff/mustard/yellow colours because I'm more used to it but I have seen good casts in white/off white.

What I think is really important is a resin's physical characteristics - how it cuts, sands and drills - and this takes precedent over the appearance. For example a few of the resin pieces I have in my grey army are a nightmare to work with because although the resin looks pretty it chips easily when you're trying to cut/pare it, some don't sand well because they're a little soft and some aren't good in either respect!

Einion

 

[Calvin]

Marc, Marvin, Diego, thanks for your opinion, I do not like so much the grey colour, but I will give it a try using the black tint I have.

Einion, what you are pointing out is a real issue, this is the reason for which I decided to keep only these two. I do not like at all resins with that crystalline look, the ones that easily chips as you say. The beige has an higher shore (harder and stronger than the white), but the two are workable without problems.
It is obvious that very small parts could break, but they are so good that you can even sculpt on them. Sanding or drilling is not a problem at all.
Aside the physical characteristics of each resin (polyester, polyurethane, epoxy) and brand, I think that the chip issue could also depend from the way they are worked (the release agent when used, vacuum, etc.).

 

[Stephan]

for me not the colour of the resin is important.
More the quality from the resin an the handling.
It doesnt go into nose(dont know the english word sorry)
I dont know anybody which let the resin in his original colour. Everybody take a primer an his own colour.

 

[GARD9]

Hello Luca,
I inspect, clean, and fill holes before I prime. The white resin makes it hard to see defects like pin holes and mold lines. I use a very thin wash of black or brown to help bring out all details on white resin. But, that's an extra step that could be avoided if the part was in a darker color (like beige).
I like the beige better because it is easier to see than the white to my eyes.
That's my opinion.
Keep up the good work you do Luca.
G9

 

[Calvin]

Thanks Stephan and John, your opinion is appreciated. I am not used to build and paint kits, so I prefer to ask because I know my perspective is different from the one of the guy purchasing, building and painting the figure.
I am in love with the white one, shame I am not able to get a good enough picture. I have casted a 1/6 bust with that resin and seeing it now it seems a marble statue. It is bright, but with no reflections and no translucent at all. Like oils, it seems to 'mature' after some time.
I will try to add a bit of tint to help you about the inspection.

 

[Angaliel]

Luca my friend,

I 'VE GOT THE SOLUTION


You're crazy enough to include the 2 pedestals versions in each box :lol:


JP

 

[Calvin]

Ah! I got it, one for each resin type..., ok not so bad but that way the bottle of primer I was thinking to add will not fit into the box...

 

[Angaliel]

Use WINZIP :lol:

Luca, after seeing your acrylic marble version that impressed me,
I started to try my marble pedestal version with oil.
I'll post some pics when finished

JP

 

[Calvin]

Use WINZIP

Uhaaaa!!!, hahahahahah :lol:

Ok, sorry, but I prefer Winrar...

I started to try my marble pedestal version with oil

Ouch! That means I must going to prepare the Photoshop sbs...? Hey, do not cheat once again, a picture of the finished piece does not count, it must be the full sequence...

 

[Angaliel]

I wont do a SbS for the pedestal marble.
Only becase I'm not sure about the final result. It may be catastrophic :lol:

JP