Warning

Some products contain small parts which can be swallowed and are a choking hazard for children. These models are not toys and not for children under 14. Dust from sanding, sawing, grinding, filing, cutting etc. is an inhalation hazard. Chips may fly off when cutting or snipping off supports and flash. Always use eye, face and respiratory protection. If a hollow part is is cut open or broken there may be shinny, tacky areas inside. This is resin residue. Residue may cause skin irritation. Avoid contact with skin. Handle with neoprene, vinyl or latex gloves. Remove residue with isopropyl alcohol and then wash off with soapy water. Do not get residue on your face and keep away from food and drink. If residue does come in contact with skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water. Keep parts away from children.

High Resolution Resin (ABS Like)

Resin parts are made with a photocured ABS like polymer resin. This process is capable of producing very fine details with a smooth surface. Because the parts are built up layer by layer, there may be very fine lines visible on some angled surfaces. These lines can be sanded smooth if desired. In many cases the lines cannot be seen after painting. The material is harder and less flexible than ABS and Polystyrene and therefore more brittle. Parts will break if dropped on a hard floor so care should be used when handling. Broken parts are easily repaired with CA glue.

Working with ABS like resin

Chips may fly off when cut or drilled. Some parts come with supports still attached which will need to be snipped off. Supports will “launch” when snipped so use caution. The material can be sanded, filed, drilled, grinded and sawed. When cutting, a high speed rotary tool with a cutoff wheel is recommended. If drilling use a sharp high speed drill and apply light pressure. It is likely that the surface around the bit will chip a little.

Primer is recommended before painting. This plastic is not adversely effected by Acetone, Isopropyl Alcohol, Lacquer Thinner, Mineral Spirits or Enamel Airbrush Thinner. Acrylic and Latex paints are ok. When joining parts together use CA adhesive, canopy glue, hot glue or contact cement.

PLA plastic

PLA plastic parts are produced by an FDM type printer in which a plastic filament is fed through a heated extruder and laid down layer by layer. PLA is somewhat flexible and less brittle than resin. However the resolution of surface details is much lower. PLA is better suited for tooling, underbody and hidden structural parts unless a grainy or wooden texture is desired.

Working with PLA

PLA can be sanded, filed, drilled and sawed. The plastic will tend to melt and build up where friction is generated as when using high speed cutting tools. The melted residue is easily sanded off.

Primer is recommended before painting. This plastic is not adversely effected by Acetone, Isopropyl Alcohol, Lacquer Thinner, Mineral Spirits or Enamel Airbrush Thinner. Acrylic and Latex paints are ok. When joining parts together use CA adhesive, canopy glue, hot glue or contact cement.