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Resin Or Metal, That's The Question?

Discussion in 'General Figure Talk' started by housecarl, Nov 23, 2012.

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Do you prefer metal or resin.

Poll closed Dec 3, 2012.
Metal. 23 vote(s) 39.7%
Resin. 35 vote(s) 60.3%
  1. housecarl Moderator

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    United-Kingdom
    Following on from the thread. White metal, why?
    Thought it might be interesting to do a straight poll.(y)
  2. Meehan34 A Fixture

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    United-States
    You know how i feel sir.
  3. Showlen Active Member

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    United-States
    If I had choice, I'd take resin.
  4. Oldironsides Guest

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    United-Kingdom
    I voted for resin. In my experience you can obtain finer detail when it is cast in resin.
    Michaelminiatures likes this.
  5. housecarl Moderator

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    United-Kingdom
    Thanks for taking the time to vote.
    Carl.(y)
  6. smudger1960 PlanetFigure Supporter

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    United-Kingdom
    I think i would have to say resin carl (y)

    Brian
  7. Helm A Fixture

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    England
    Hah Metal take that plastic boys ;) Should have had a not bothered as long as it's good option :sneaky:
  8. Piotrec Active Member

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    United-States
    Either way. If this is "my" subject there is no issue with medium.
  9. mikec55 PlanetFigure Supporter

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    United-States
    I've become a resin convert- lighter weight, better detail- but I do hate those stupid casting blocks.
    crf likes this.
  10. ChaosCossack A Fixture

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    Canada
    I'm a metal guy from day one....


    We're talking music, right?;)

    Colin
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  11. John Bowery A Fixture

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    United-States
    No preference if I like the subject. But I don't like that the resin warps and I am afraid that it will break when I straighten it out.
    John
  12. Carlos69 Well-Known Member

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    England
    That's easy comrade : )

    John B that's another of resins great quality's, using gentle heat to straighten or bend. It doesn't break if heated properly. Hot/warm water I find best for this bud,

    Carlos
  13. Danis Active Member

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    Greece
    This ! i mostly paint fantasy figures and i buy metal ones if i have the chance !
  14. Mark S Guest

    There needs to be a third option of "Resin and Metal".

    Anyway it won't be long until the only options will be whatever materials are compatible with a 3D printer.
  15. ACCOUNT_DELETED A Fixture

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    Canada
    Metal music doesn't resin-ate with me.

    Colin
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  16. ACCOUNT_DELETED A Fixture

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    Canada
    God I hope not!

    Colin
  17. ChaosCossack A Fixture

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    Canada
    Very punny Colin... How do you sleep at night?;)
  18. grenadier Member

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    United-Kingdom
    Sharper detail with resin, but I hate the casting blocks and the resin dust may be injurious to health if ingested.
    I value metal and I like the feel and weight of it, so metal gets my vote however, each to their own.
  19. Wings5797 A Fixture

    Country:
    France
    I prefer the detail that is possible with resin and with failing vision and the comensurate move to larger figures, weight becomes an issue.
    That said I do prefer metal for swords and bayonets, less distortion in warm weather.
    Again, like everyone, I hate the casting blocks.
    Good poll Carl.
    Cheers,
    Keith
  20. JonG Member

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    United-Kingdom
    Resin...much easier to convert then I am finding at the moment :sneaky:

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