RESIN HELP.

[eddiesolo]

Hi guys I am putting together a 1/1 scale resin blaster from Lost In Space, it was supposed to be from the original series but is in fact from the movie.

Here is the question: The pieces are heavy and I know to use superglue or two part epoxy, what I want to know will that be strong enough or shall I drill and dowel? If using dowels will the wooden type be okay or shall I source some plastic?

Any help appreciated, thanks.

Si

[Ian M]

Hmmm. If I thought it was needed I would drill and wire. Brass wire probably the safest bet. To get around any alignment problems I make one set of holes a bit bigger than needed.

Wiggle room I call it.

I will say though that it is (IMHO) only needed for things that need structural strength.

Pinning can be a pain if the holes do not line up....

Ian M

[eddiesolo]

Hmmm. If I thought it was needed I would drill and wire. Brass wire probably the safest bet. To get around any alignment problems I make one set of holes a bit bigger than needed.Wiggle room I call it.

I will say though that it is (IMHO) only needed for things that need structural strength.

Pinning can be a pain if the holes do not line up....

Ian M

Nice one Ian, thank you. I have learned two things with working with resin. One: it gives off a lot of powder, hence you telling me to wear a mask, and two: it may seem heavy and hard but it you're not careful you can sand chunks away...more filler needed when assembled. Will have a go and see how it performs before I start to drill and faff.

Si

[Gern]

Definitely metal pins if you decide they're needed Si. Unless you look for really hard plastic - which is likely to be MUCH more expensive than a bit of brass/steel rod - you could end up making the joint weaker.

You can get steel pins from just about anything, but large paperclips are a good source. I used some 1.6mm diameter welding rod on my 'Bug'. If you want some, send me a PM with your address and I'll pop some in an envelope for you.

Gern

[Dave W]

I use panel pins if I'm after structural strength.They can be cut to length with pliers and are cheap (if you don't go to B&Q).

[eddiesolo]

Definitely metal pins if you decide they're needed Si. Unless you look for really hard plastic - which is likely to be MUCH more expensive than a bit of brass/steel rod - you could end up making the joint weaker.You can get steel pins from just about anything, but large paperclips are a good source. I used some 1.6mm diameter welding rod on my 'Bug'. If you want some, send me a PM with your address and I'll pop some in an envelope for you.

Gern

Thanks Dave will let you know if I need some, and thank you for the tips, I was looking at plastic but after thinking about it, it was too flimsy and I figured it would just cause a weak area, as you pointed out.

Si

[eddiesolo]

I use panel pins if I'm after structural strength.They can be cut to length with pliers and are cheap (if you don't go to B&Q).

Great stuff Dave, appreciate it. Going to start assembly later today after finishing and sanding so will see how it goes.

Si