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Once the components have been washed and all excess resin has been removed the model should be ready for assembly. If the model has any interior detail, now might be the best time to paint it, as it could be difficult once the model is assembled. Before gluing the components together it is a good idea to dry fit them. This just means placing the parts together to make sure they fit okay. This is useful, as it will point out any potential problems such as uneven joins and slight gaps in the joins. Unfortunately gaps are unavoidable with some joins. If there is an uneven join just quickly take a file to it and make it flat before gluing. If there is a gap this will need filling. Glue the components together straight, don't worry if it leaves a gap (this was why you dry fitted it), once the glue has set, use a small amount of modelling putty to fill the gap. It's best to glue all your components that will need filling at the same time as it will save you time and putty. Once the putty has set it should be sanded flat. Now you can finish putting the kit together and then it's on to painting.
I'd suggest priming your model with something like a spray Car Body Primer (available from most motor stores). Some model primers don't have the required solvent strength to adhere to resin properly. If the primer comes away then anything you have painted over it comes away too, which would be a bad thing! It's then simply a case of choosing your colour schemes and painting your model! |