Sanding Resin

[dassenkop]

Hi there, I've worked with white metal before only after discovering 15 mm I found that resin also does a good job for models.

The various resin models I have nowadays do have some flash and some pieces do not always have an exact fit but most of that I'm able to correct with some filling, cutting or putty and other 'handy work'. Painting will now be my next step.

It never occured to me that sanding would be something you would/could do to a resin model however I fail to see the need for the models that I currently have. Sanding those models seems to me to be slightly overdone.

I was therefore wondering why you would want to sand your model?

If you 'sand' do you 'sand' the whole model or only the pieces that require it?

I also read that resin can be hazordous to health and I imaging small particles from the sanding could expose you to that so do you wear any protective gear while sanding?

[Jarec]

One tip I've found when sanding resin is to use Wet and Dry paper and keep it wet. This produces a paste rather than dust. Although a mask is still something I would use.

[inrepose]

Good tip on the mask. I just breath it all in and need to start to take more care!

[Scorpio]

Resin dust is nasty stuff, don't sand it in the house, and wear a mask, even if just a cowboy-style bandanna.

[dassenkop]

Thx. for the tips.

I'll see I have to expand my tool kit with some Wet and Dry paper and a breathing mask for added safety.