FAQ
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Where Do We Ship?
The shop is currently set for two levels of USPS shipping in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, & the UK. If you happen to be outside of those areas, please send me an email; we should be able to either figure out a way using Paypal or a custom Ebay listing.
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Does this resin require special washing?
No special cleaners needed; prints are washed in isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to remove uncured resin. Too much time soaking in IPA will embrittle and warp parts, but if there is a small amount of uncured resin remaining, a quick scrub with IPA is OK. I do recommend a warm soap and water & IPA spray after assembly to remove any skin oils before paint.
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What is the difference between the black and grey resins?
Formlabs Black resin was the original process developed, as it captured high detail. It was tending to be brittle over time, so it has been replaced with a 50/50 Formlabs grey with ApplyLabWorks Expert blend which has much better strength and give.
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Can I use heat on this resin to soften / unwarp?
Yes, if printed parts have warped or twisted slightly, a hair dryer or heat gun on low can be used to gently warm the part, and allow for straightening. Also the truckframes can be warmed before installing the wheelsets to make sure they flex, as the resin cold is not as durable as the traditional model railroading Delrin (Acetal) plastics used for truckframes.
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What is available?
The intention is to transition the sales on Ebay to this website for a more flexible experience, so it will take some time to move that inventory over, as well as continue to kit-up new projects. If a particular kit is sold out, it will be available as a print-on-demand (please send an email to indicate interest)