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Model Rocket Maintenance
You've built a rocket and flown it several times and you are starting to notice some wear and tear on both your rocket and launch equipment. How do you keep your rocket gear looking good while performing at a high level and staying safe?
Gundam Model Basics
Welcome to the fun world of Gunpla. Gunpla is short for "Gundam Plastic Models" (In Japan, it's just a fad if it doesn't have some weird word to describe it's fanbase). Gundam models are perfect kits...
Filling Model Kit Seams
Let's face it. No one, and I mean no one, enjoys filling seams. It is easily the worst part of building model kits. But, it's gotta be done. Nothing ruins a model faster than a poorly filled seam. Today, I will share some pointers with you...
Model Rocket Range Boxes
You've built your model rocket and have it all ready for its maiden flight. You've watched the weather report and have a good day for launch. In order to launch a rocket, you need to gather your range box. A range box is a fancy term for...
Aftermarket Model Kit Parts
Previously, I have talked about ways to save money by using alternatives to aftermarket parts for your model kit builds. Today I will discuss the various types of aftermarket sets out there and point out their strengths and...
Building A Model Rocket
Today, I will show you how to build a model rocket. I will be using Estes Mini Max for this demonstration. This is a basic rocket that will provide a good first step and teach you all the skills necessary to complete your very own rocket.
Model Rocket Recovery
You've just spent the weekend building your new model rocket and it's time to fly. The last thing you want to do is have all that time and hard work come crashing into the ground. So, let's talk about rocket recovery.
F-100 Model Kit Review
The Trumpeter 1:32nd F-100D is the first production styrene model kit of this aircraft in the bigger scale. The kit does come with a hefty price tag, selling for $150.00, though it can be found in the $120 range from...
Model Kit Weathering Guide
Weathering can be as subtle as the discoloration from a super-heated exhaust pipe on a motorcycle or as prominent as faded paint on a plane. A good weathering job will make your model kit stand out and jump off the shelf.
Resin Model Kits
Resin model car bodies are formed by casting high definition resin instead of injection-molded plastic. This makes the cast soft and flexible. As a result of this flexibility, the body can be warped if the cast is removed too fast from the mold. Resin is capable of higher detail levels than injection molding. Most of the resin model kits are purchased by advanced modelers, so the kits are produced in low quantities.
Resin is also a material used in making anime figures. The collector who chooses this model kit will require a lot of experience, skill, and artistry.
Collectors and builders alike have historically loved resin model kits. It is one of the best mediums for making things creatively. Resin malleable and offers a texture that many a hobbyist and artist have enjoyed. Here is a brief history of the compound and how it is used to make resin models.
Resin Model Kit History
The history of resin is fascinating. It comes from the sap of a tree and is considered to be a type of natural glue. It holds things together in a fossilized manner. That makes it very easy to use for making models of things. Many artists and hobbyists have used this medium for that exact reason.
Getting Started With Resin Kits
You can get started making resin models by buying a kit. They are widely available and offer the best way to get started in this medium. Keep in mind that many artists use this for their designs. So you can make literally anything from resin. Just start and enjoy the hobby. The rest will come naturally as you practice.
Many anime models are made from resin. Car bodies are cast in resin because of the malleability of the medium. Many people make things from resin and sell them as collectibles. Just do a simple web search for collectibles. You will find that many of them are made of resin. There are typically resin models that you can buy of famous designs such as Batman, Wonderwoman, Spiderman, and other superheroes and collectibles.
Resin modelling is becoming a very popular thing for people to do as a hobby these days. They can afford to do this as a hobby and it is readily available. Many toys today are made of resin. It is fairly sturdy and easy to get. There are even kits to make your own models to make more resin models from. There is no limit to what you can do with resin. Whole collectible lines have sprouted up from resin model kits. It is fun, relatively inexpensive and very creative. All of those aspects combine to make it a great hobby.
While resin model kit building is a fun hobby, some precautions must be taken. Resin is toxic when inhaled. It is always best to wear a mask when you are working with anything that is of a glue nature. Most glue is typically that way. So take precautions anytime that you make a resin models. Once the resin is dry it is no longer toxic and is safe to play with.