RESIN RADIOACTIVE WATER – 2 COMPONENTS EPOXY RESIN 180ML

Resin Radioactive Water - two-component epoxy resin 180 ml

This product from the Spanish brand AK interactive is neither a model nor a kit but a modeling material. It is a two-component epoxy resin which, once both components are mixed, is poured into a prepared hollow in a diorama and cures into a clear layer imitating a water surface. The color tuning of the Radioactive variant points toward contaminated, unhealthily colored water, that is toward the setting of postapocalyptic, industrial and accident scenes.

How a convincing water surface comes about

The base is what decides. The bottom is painted before the pour, because you will never repaint it through cured resin, and a darker center with brightened edges creates the impression of depth. The resin is poured in layers rather than all at once, and the container of the diorama has to be reliably sealed beforehand, as otherwise the material will run underneath.

Use

• Measure and mix both components exactly in the ratio prescribed by the manufacturer, as a different ratio will make curing impossible.
• Mix slowly, so that no bubbles form in the mixture, as they will stay in the cured layer.
• Pour in thinner layers and let each one cure, as a thick layer cures unevenly.
• Seal the edges of the diorama beforehand, so that uncured resin cannot run underneath.
• Deal with ripples and foam on the surface only after curing, with a separate paste or gel rather than in the resin itself.

Who the material is for

For diorama builders who are dealing with a water surface in a scene, and for builders of gaming terrain. Working with a two-component resin calls for precision and patience, so we recommend it rather to modelers who already have experience with scenic materials.

Work in a well ventilated space, use gloves and avoid contact of uncured resin with the skin. Keep out of the reach of children and follow the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging.