Command Module  Pod 1  Pod 2  Pod 3  Pod 4  Pod 5  Pod 6  Pod 7  Pod 8  Pod 9  Pod 10  Pod 11 Epilogue  The Hangar  Moonbase  Back to Main Mission   Another essential part of building resin kits is the wash.  Resin kit parts often come with a greasy 'mould release agent' which, if not removed, will make life difficult when it comes to painting.  Thoroughly washed parts will allow paint to adhere properly and you will acheive a much better finish.  So, as I didn't want my paintwork to fall off later, I took time out to wash the kit properly Kit parts ready to wash.  All that's required here are a couple of large bowls, use of a sink, a toothbrush or similar 'soft' brush and some degreasing agent "Orange Clean" degreasing agent  There are literally dozens of 'tried and tested' products on the market but this multi-purpose degreaser is cheap and readily available from high street hardware stores/supermarkets Wet the kit part then spray some of the product straight onto it.  Then scrub!  Spend a good deal of time working the agent well into the nooks and crannies Have a bowl filled with luke warm water to hand.  Add a small amount of dish cleaning detergent then pour some of the degreaser into it.  Allow the parts to soak in the solution for an hour or so.  Once the kit has soaked well, either rinse the parts thoroughly in three or four changes of water or rinse under a tap (faucet!) Finally, lay your kit out to dry All imagery copyright Eagle Imagery (PhotoGraphics) unless otherwise stated Unauthorised use is illegal