What do I use

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I recently purchased a model of a generator made by a French company called DES Kit.[:(] The instruction sheet is totally inadiquate so I have to do a best guess to continue [8] I am not sure as to what material the model is made from[?] I know it is not any form of plastic as I have used every form of cement I have to glue the parts together and nothing works[banghead]

Could it be resin[?] I have never worked with resin so I wouldn’t recognize it if it jumped in front of me[%-)] How do I recognize it as resin and if so what cement do I use to put it together[D)] As a last resort I have considered super glue but before I do that I wanted to contact the experts[:D]

Any and all help ould be greatly appreciated[bow][bow][bow][bow]

Thanks,
Richard

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super glue will work on resin as well as types of plastics unaffected by plastic cements.

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Superglue and epoxy type of glues will work. I’d go for a slow setting superglue with a bottle of accelerator for a kick when it’s needed. DesKit’s products are resin. Working with resin calls for slightly different techniques and materials. Any sanding, do it with water-logged sandpaper or outside and wearing a mask… Resin dust is very bad news for your lungs!

Resin kits often have left-over mold-release stuff over them, so a good wash with dishwashing detergent is a plus. However, beware that warm water could damage your resin bits! This, on the other hand, is how to straighten warped resin bits: under a warm water tap… Priming is a must with resin kits. Without it, nothing will stay on for long!

Good luck!

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Thanks for your input, especially the health warning as I didn’t knbow[X-)]

What is recommended for priming after cleaning the parts and what type of paint should be used enamel or acrylics[?]

I am amaized at the amount of technical support that is available on this forum[tup]

Once again, thanks[:D]
Richard

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Can’t help with the primer I’ve never used it on resin. but either paint type should be fine. I’m using a mix of both of a Verlinden fig I’m doing now. Skin tones in acrylic and the rest in enamel. Both are Model Master.
You’re welcome.

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I use acrylic automotive primers, then use either enamels or acrylics to paint what needs to be painted.

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You guys are great[bow][bow][bow][bow]

Thanks[:D]

Richard