Pinning Resin Tutorial

Red Comet · Post by **Red Comet** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 8:01 am

Here's a new tutorial I've written demonstrating 2 easy ways to pin a resin kit :

Link : http://www.ghostofzeon.com/diy/building ... resin.html

Hope it's useful!

brt · Post by **brt** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 2:53 pm

Thanks! Just added the link to my favorites list.

wraith1701 · Post by **wraith1701** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:44 pm

Red Comet wrote:Here's a new tutorial I've written demonstrating 2 easy ways to pin a resin kit :

Link : http://www.ghostofzeon.com/diy/building ... resin.html

Hope it's useful!

Awesome! Thanks; it is much appreciated!

**EDIT*** Waitaminute... the link isn't working.

-Eric

Mar10 · Post by **Mar10** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:55 pm

Not working for me either.

Post by **TER-OR** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:27 pm

Hehe - now do you want me to tell you the easier way to do it? Unless Kenny or someone beats me to it...

Umi_Ryuzuki · Post by **Umi_Ryuzuki** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:17 am

I draw an X across the point where I want the pin.

Then extend the ends of the X onto the surface of the model.(arm/leg)

The second piece is then held in place and the pencil marks are
drawn across the joint.

The new pencil marks on the second piece are then connected
across the joint surface making a corresponding X...

Get the drill out, X marks the spot.

At least, that's how I do it....

Post by **TER-OR** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:25 pm

I thought I had pictures somewhere, but here's the description:

Install pin on one side, and mark the general position of the other side. Drill a larger hole in that side, put a dollop of epoxy putty in the hole, mate the surfaces and attach with a small amount of superglue. You'll have plenty of time to get the fit exactly right, and the superglue should hold most parts together well enough to allow the epoxy putty to cure around the pin, holding it fast.

seam-filler · Post by **seam-filler** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 2:09 am

Wgy not just use 5-minute epoxy? Plenty of time to postion the joint correctly plus you don't have to use CA.

I go with Umi_Ryuzuki using the X. But still a useful tutorial.

Post by **TER-OR** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:48 pm

The CA isn't really holding the joint, just tacking it in place. 5-min epoxy is thicker, and it would work if you do it right. However you do it, pinning joints is important.

starmanmm · Post by **starmanmm** » Sun Jun 21, 2009 1:37 pm

Or, just use the 5 minute epoxy to hold the piece together and drill from the outside into both pieces (I usually drill it on an angle). I will also use a threaded rod/bolt for it's holding power.

There are so many ways of doing this.

Thanks Red Comet for the post!

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