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epoxy polymer resin

Post by mymodeltrain » Sun Jun 04, 2023 10:34 pm

In the past, I bought polymer resin to make the buildings, it was great. But I didn't have a record of what kind of polymer. Recently, I bought epoxy resin and I was disappointed because when the structure is placed outdoors under the heat of ~ 80F, it became softer. The structure collapsed because of that. I wonder if someone can recommend to me the polymer resin that can be used outdoors. Thanks

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Re: epoxy polymer resin

Post by GAP » Mon Jun 05, 2023 10:34 pm

mymodeltrain wrote: Sun Jun 04, 2023 10:34 pm In the past, I bought polymer resin to make the buildings, it was great. But I didn't have a record of what kind of polymer. Recently, I bought epoxy resin and I was disappointed because when the structure is placed outdoors under the heat of ~ 80F, it became softer. The structure collapsed because of that. I wonder if someone can recommend to me the polymer resin that can be used outdoors. Thanks
Something like this?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Craft-Resin-Ep ... r=8-5&th=1
Or this?
https://www.easycomposites.co.uk/glassc ... ting-resin
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Re: epoxy polymer resin

Post by mymodeltrain » Tue Jun 06, 2023 2:04 pm

GAP wrote: Mon Jun 05, 2023 10:34 pm
mymodeltrain wrote: Sun Jun 04, 2023 10:34 pm In the past, I bought polymer resin to make the buildings, it was great. But I didn't have a record of what kind of polymer. Recently, I bought epoxy resin and I was disappointed because when the structure is placed outdoors under the heat of ~ 80F, it became softer. The structure collapsed because of that. I wonder if someone can recommend to me the polymer resin that can be used outdoors. Thanks
Something like this?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Craft-Resin-Ep ... r=8-5&th=1
Or this?
https://www.easycomposites.co.uk/glassc ... ting-resin
From now on, when I see epoxy resin I would assume it's not for outdoor. Probably, epoxy is a very reactive chemical and thus polymerization readily occurs at low temperatures. I am looking into EasyFlo resin. Most people use EasyFlo 60, which has a very quick pouring time, 2 minutes, unsuitable for working on large structures. I ordered EasyFlow 95 with 5 minutes of pouring time. Let's see how it works.
I attach herein the structure I made from epoxy resin. I may use it indoor.
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Re: epoxy polymer resin

Post by mymodeltrain » Wed Jul 12, 2023 12:36 am

Some progress with the Old State House building with EasyFlo resin. I just installed over 80 windows.
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Re: epoxy polymer resin

Post by FWLR » Wed Jul 12, 2023 5:43 am

That looks huge. :dontknow: Good though :thumbright:

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Re: epoxy polymer resin

Post by ge_rik » Wed Jul 12, 2023 7:29 am

Amazing! I hope they've got a good deal with a window cleaner ...... :lol:

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Re: epoxy polymer resin

Post by mymodeltrain » Sun Jul 23, 2023 8:58 pm

mymodeltrain wrote: Wed Jul 12, 2023 12:36 am Some progress with the Old State House building with EasyFlo resin. I just installed over 80 windows.
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Re: epoxy polymer resin

Post by mymodeltrain » Mon Jul 24, 2023 3:53 am

mymodeltrain wrote: Sun Jul 23, 2023 8:58 pm
mymodeltrain wrote: Wed Jul 12, 2023 12:36 am Some progress with the Old State House building with EasyFlo resin. I just installed over 80 windows.
Old state house-2.png

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I need the G-scale dormer windows for my building. I wonder where to buy them.

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