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So I finally broke down and bought a Forgeworld Barbed Hierodule. Now, as I test fit the pieces, I realize I haven't really done my research on how to best work with resin. First off, I'll wash them with soapy water tonight to get all of the release agent off. There is also the matter of all of the tabs on the figures. Can you simple snip with wire cutters or will that cause the piece to potentially shear? Would a razor saw be a better option. Secondly, it seems like the glue of choice is superglue, but can you also use adhesives like Liquid Nails? I suppose I should pin the arms too.

Grats :"3

Anyone?

I just put together the Chaos Dragon, Any tabs I snipped off, I generally pinned and superglued the parts apart from the huge wings which I pinned and stuck with araldite (epoxy resin).

Here we go -
1st - very ambitious to say the least - kudos.

2nd -
soap & warm water will work on most of the stuff that comes out of FW. I also use an old electric toothbrush to help the cleaning process.
HOWEVER - check the pieces once dry. If there is any shiny bits left you may have to get rough. if its surface, not deep detail, then a knife, file &/or wet'n'dry paper should do the trick. If deep then a brass wire brush. There are also fibre glass pens that can also be fitted with brass brushes (http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=3932&doy=12m4&C=SO&U=strat15) - note - ALWAYS wet the pen before use - otherwise you could get flecks of fibreglass in the eye which won't just ruin your day but could ruin your sight for life.

3rd -
a razor saw or clippers will work - it depends on the situation. don't try to remove too much at one go if using clippers - nibble the resin away - otherwise the piece could partially shatter & remove part of the model.

4th-
superglue is the only thing I would use. On a really big model with spindley legs then pinning may be necessary.
If the joins are flat & clean the super glue will set almost immediately so dry fit everything. You don't get the chance to move bits around like you do on plastic models - mores the pity as fitting some FW parts can be a real pig.

5th -
10:1 the model will need filling. I use green stuff & have a whole range of dental tools & clay shapers to make the best job of it. These should last me (the dental tools) forever so I don't really see it as an 'expense'.
Remember you have just spent a lot of money - spend a bit more to get the right tools to justify the outlay & so you don't get disenchanted or disappointed with it because you didn't put 100% in to preparing & putting it together right at the start.

6th -
good luck!

How envious I am Ifurita, I'm looking at a Trygon myself...any WIP pics would be much appreciated!

Buy brass rod and pin the think parts together. You will be very sad otherwise. Brass rod can be bought at your local Railroad hobby store.

Pieces washed and getting cleaned up. I think the arms will be fine as is. The legs definately need to be pinned. I think I'll pin and assemble the legs and then if they happen to fit into the base ... great, otherwise, I'll make a new base out of an old CD.

By the way, I'm married to a dentist. Amazing access to dental tools.

Just a matter for health concern. If you do ANY serious sanding or sawing, do it in a well ventilated place or pick up a 3M micron filter mask. Resin particles are VERY unhealthy to breathe in.