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Sad to see you're having this issue, David.
Sometimes, depending on the mold release agent used on resin parts, soap and water just isn't enough to properly prep for painting. With polyurethane resin's being impervious to most solvents, you might try a damp cloth wipe of alcohol on the affected areas, and then repaint. Just a suggestion that's likely too late.
I damp cloth wipe all large resin parts with a rubbing alcohol wipe prior to properly washing with warm water and Dawn dish soap.
Believe it or not, I've tested various dish soaps, and Dawn is the only one I've found that leaves no residue.
Sometimes, depending on the mold release agent used on resin parts, soap and water just isn't enough to properly prep for painting. With polyurethane resin's being impervious to most solvents, you might try a damp cloth wipe of alcohol on the affected areas, and then repaint. Just a suggestion that's likely too late.
I damp cloth wipe all large resin parts with a rubbing alcohol wipe prior to properly washing with warm water and Dawn dish soap.
Believe it or not, I've tested various dish soaps, and Dawn is the only one I've found that leaves no residue.
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Thanks. I had actually tried rubbing with IsoPropyl Alcohol early on. I don't think it's mould release agent as I didn't use any. I think it's a poor mixing ratio (although I was careful) or aged resin.
David
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I hope your luck changes soon with this David, looking forward to seeing you triumph over adversity!
Best wishes
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Thanks, Iggie.
I tried to cover the resin areas with plastic card but it stood too proud of the wing undersurface. Then I tried various sticky tapes cut to the shape of the doors but was leery that there would still be seepage around the edges. So in the end I decided to just cover the whole of each area with Bare Metal foil!! Kind of like my equivalent to burying the Chernobyl reactor!
I didn't think acrylic would likely stick well painted onto the foil, so I painted it with the only tin of enamel I have - Humbrol Sky.
Tomorrow will tell how well this has worked. If it has worked, I'll probably have to do my usual trick and make some decals to represent the u/c doors. Plus, of course, repair all the damage to the MSG.
Fingers crossed, everybody, please.
David
I tried to cover the resin areas with plastic card but it stood too proud of the wing undersurface. Then I tried various sticky tapes cut to the shape of the doors but was leery that there would still be seepage around the edges. So in the end I decided to just cover the whole of each area with Bare Metal foil!! Kind of like my equivalent to burying the Chernobyl reactor!
I didn't think acrylic would likely stick well painted onto the foil, so I painted it with the only tin of enamel I have - Humbrol Sky.
Tomorrow will tell how well this has worked. If it has worked, I'll probably have to do my usual trick and make some decals to represent the u/c doors. Plus, of course, repair all the damage to the MSG.
Fingers crossed, everybody, please.
David
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Rather than make door decals could you run a blunt tool around the edge of the resin doors to outline them in the foil?
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Its not just how good your painting is, its how good the touch-ups are too.
Its not just how good your painting is, its how good the touch-ups are too.
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Bare metal foil, now that was thinking outside the box, well done, that deserves to work.
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I think this will have to do.
You can see the edges of the metal foil through the paint. You can just see the outline of the u/c doors but also, if you get the light on it, many gouges and roughness under the foil where I scraped off soggy paint. But looking, after 3 thin brushed on coats, somewhat OK. I'll do another thin coat but that will probably be it. At least it's underneath.
Unfortunately I now have several scratches on the upper surfaces to fix too due to so much handling over the last few days. It's a shame because as you can see from the pic in my first post, RB521 was actually pristine - perfect, shiny paint! Mine will be a bit dog-eared!
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You can see the edges of the metal foil through the paint. You can just see the outline of the u/c doors but also, if you get the light on it, many gouges and roughness under the foil where I scraped off soggy paint. But looking, after 3 thin brushed on coats, somewhat OK. I'll do another thin coat but that will probably be it. At least it's underneath.
Unfortunately I now have several scratches on the upper surfaces to fix too due to so much handling over the last few days. It's a shame because as you can see from the pic in my first post, RB521 was actually pristine - perfect, shiny paint! Mine will be a bit dog-eared!
David
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You've really got to look hard to see any of the issues you describe so I would class that as a good save. Filed for any future problems I may encounter
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Re: David's 'Spiteful' contribution
Well done! I admire your perseverance! I would have given it to the grandson.
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a. I'd not fuss about those bulges either at this stage
b. You've put the BMF on in neat panels. You know/we know why, to anyone else they just look like proper panels.
c. I'm sure you can touch up the the top side well
b. You've put the BMF on in neat panels. You know/we know why, to anyone else they just look like proper panels.
c. I'm sure you can touch up the the top side well
Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
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That looks right good
Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Its not just how good your painting is, its how good the touch-ups are too.
Its not just how good your painting is, its how good the touch-ups are too.
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Sorry, David, just seen this thread. Firstly, can I say how impressed I am on what you managed to extract from a kit that looks like a bit of a rough old dog; secondly, I was sad to hear about your resin paint troubles; thirdly and finally, nice finish!
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Top result from a 'shambles' of a kit with all manner of difficulties to overcome!
......very appropriate for a Winkle themed build.
......very appropriate for a Winkle themed build.
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