Hobby Guide

Wear gloves when handling unpainted parts if you’re sensitive or want to avoid skin oils transferring to the surface.

If you notice wet resin or leaking liquid inside a package, notify us immediately. Do not open the pouch containing the leaking part.

Ventilate your workspace when sanding, priming, painting, or airbrushing.

Do not sand resin without proper protection. Always use a mask or respirator, eye protection, and gloves. Wet sanding is strongly recommended.

Sharp Tools

Hobby knives and scalpels are extremely sharp. Replace dull blades often and always cut away from your hands.

Fragile Parts

Small parts are fragile by nature. Use tweezers or clamps when possible and keep parts away from heat sources.

Lacquer, Enamel & Solvents

Lacquer paints, enamel paints, thinners, and solvents should not be inhaled. Use ventilation, gloves, and a properly fitted organic vapor respirator.

A dust mask or P100 particulate filter alone is not sufficient protection against solvent fumes.

Starter Setup

• Hobby knife
• Super glue
• Sanding sticks
• Flush cutters
• Cheap nail files
• Disposable gloves

Budget Upgrades

• Sanding sponges
• Needle files
• Pin vise / hand drill
• Brass rod or paper clips
• Poster putty / blue tack
• CA glue activator

Mid-Tier Tools

• Rotary tool or nail drill on low speed
• Milliput or epoxy putty
• UV putty or UV resin
• Hair dryer on low heat
• Magnification lamp or head visor

Hobby Goblin Setup

• Airbrush setup
• Spray booth
• Ultrasonic cleaner
• Mini belt sander
• Ultrasonic knife

Dry fit everything, wet sand when possible, and remember: less glue is usually better.

Gluing Before Dry-Fitting

Dry-fit everything first. If it does not sit right without glue, it will not magically fix itself with glue.

Using Too Much Glue

More glue does not mean stronger. It usually means squeeze-out, frosting, lost detail, and regret.

Forcing Parts Together

If something does not fit, stop. Check alignment and remove material slowly.

Thick Paint Straight From The Bottle

Thin your paints. Multiple thin layers beat one thick layer every time.

Heavy Primer

Use light passes and build coverage slowly. Primer is foundation, not frosting.

Sanding Without Protection

Wet sand when possible and wear protection. Resin dust does not belong in your lungs.

Painting Fully Assembled Kits

Large capes, weapons, shields, torsos, and bases are usually easier to paint separately.

Final Reminder

If something looks wrong out of the box, stop and ask before permanently altering it.

Before sanding, gluing, priming, or convincing yourself you will finish the whole thing in one weekend, inspect everything first.

Check Everything

• Every individual bag
• Bubble wrap bundles
• Small accessory bags
• The bottom of the shipping box

Separate Parts From Supports

Small weapons, fingers, horns, jewelry, and effects can look like supports at first glance. Check before throwing anything away.

Compare Listing Photos

Lay all parts out and compare them to the product photos. This helps identify optional pieces, alternate parts, and accessories.

Normal Characteristics

• Small support marks
• Minor layer lines
• Light sanding requirements
• Separated pegs or attachment points
• Minor warping on long or thin pieces

Contact Us If You Find

• Missing parts
• Incorrect parts
• Severely damaged components
• Uncured or leaking resin
• Major print failures

Before reaching out, please review our Return & Replacement Policy.

If Something Is Missing or Damaged

Please provide clear photos of the affected part, full parts layout, and shipping box.

Keep Packaging

Keep the shipping box, bubble wrap, padding, and individual bags until the issue is resolved.

Report Within 30 Days

Please contact us within 30 days of delivery. Gift orders should still be inspected when delivered.

Separated Glue Joints

Detached but intact parts are often normal for resin kits and are usually fixed with hobby-grade CA glue.

Before Contacting Us

• Check every bag and package layer
• Compare the kit to listing photos
• Take clear photos
• Keep all shipping materials

Safety First

If sanding resin, wear eye protection, gloves, and a P100 respirator. Wet sanding is strongly recommended.

Dry-Fit First

Before glue touches the model, dry-fit everything. Some kits have specific assembly orders.

Prep Before Assembly

• Remove support marks
• Sand imperfections
• Fill small pits or craters
• Test fit constantly

Connection Points

Lightly sand contact points before gluing. Roughened surfaces create stronger glue bonds.

Gap Filling

• Large gaps: epoxy clay or Milliput
• Small holes: super glue, then sand smooth
• Small seams: UV putty or UV clay

Stronger Joints

Use a pin vise and metal pin for heavy parts. Pinning provides strength glue alone cannot.

Paints & Supplies

For paints, brushes, airbrushes, tools, and hobby supplies, we recommend Gnomish Bazaar. We do not receive affiliate commissions or sponsorships.

Paint Types

Acrylic hobby paints are the easiest starting point for most hobbyists.

• Pro Acryl
• Vallejo
• AK Interactive
• Army Painter
• Golden

Lacquers & Enamels

These can produce excellent results but require stronger safety precautions, ventilation, and an organic vapor respirator.

Thin Your Paint

Thick paint hides detail. Multiple thin coats are better than one heavy coat.

Brushes

Sable brushes are best for detail work. Synthetic brushes are better for basecoats, metallics, oils, and enamels.

Workflow

Basecoat → Shade → Highlight. Make sure your basecoat is fully opaque before moving on.

Final Reminder

Mistakes are normal. Paint is forgiving. Panic is optional.

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