Does GW still use Finecast?
This is one of those kits that actually had a plastic replacement but for whatever reason GW never replaced the old metal one with the plastic option. Instead, they converted the metal one to finecast and it’s currently still there for sale…
Why does Gameshop use Finecast?
GW’s justification at the time was that Finecast is a premium product and more desirable than metal to their customers because it is lighter, holds paint better and is easier to build and convert. Games Workshop, if you’re reading this, please take note: your premium products are your main product line plastic kits.
Does Citadel plastic glue work on Finecast?
Plastic glue is for plastic, Polystyrene to be precise. It kind of welds the two parts together. Only works with polystyrene. Finecast is a resin/plastic mix, so it doesn’t work.
What is Finecast?
Finecast is a leading addressable TV company which enables advertisers to precision target viewers across on-demand, linear and live streaming TV environments. Finecast optimises delivery across the entire addressable TV marketplace.
Why do people not like resin models?
There are general issues with resin that impact these miniatures. More model preparation is required and the models are prone to suffering from air bubbles. Resin is easier to work with and has great levels of detail.
How do you glue Finecast?
Plastic glue will not work on Finecast resin or any other kind of resin. Basically plastic glue “melts” the plastic either side of where it is applied to form the bond. Superglue is your best option for resin pieces. Particularly heavy pieces can be glued using a two part epoxy if need be.
Does Finecast need to be washed?
The first thing that needs to be done is to wash the model. During the manufacturing process a mold release agent is used. Since this substance is made to inhibit sticking, it’s no good for paint adherence. Use dish washing soap and tepid water to do this.
Can you use Loctite on resin?
Loctite® Epoxy 5-minute When mixed in equal volumes, resin and hardener react to produce a tough, rigid, high strength bond in 5 minutes for most projects. It can be used as an adhesive for a wide range of materials or as a versatile filler for gap bonding, surface repairs and laminating.
Why is resin so bad?
The non-reactive variety. Artist resins can either be reactive or non-reactive. The non-reactive variety is dangerous because when mixed, they release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during a chemical reaction and would leach over time. Putting cheap epoxy resin in water will make chemicals leach out of it.
Is resin worse than plastic?
Although, plastics are more durable than resins. Plastics also contain lesser impurities than resins and are more stable. So, by comparison, we can see that resin is better than plastic for the environment.
Do you need to wash Finecast?