Any news when COMPETITION RESINS will be back online????

[TECHMAN]

Title says it all....   his website is currently undergoing an overhaul....    any news/updates available????

DJ

[Muncie]

Try Slixx Decals, they carry competition resins

[TECHMAN]

THANKS

DJ

[250 Testa Rossa]

I saw the same thing. This has me feeling that they might be done.

[tbusch]

From Slixx Facebook page

Slixx Decals
We wanted to share an important update regarding Competition Resins.  After over 30 years in business, he has made the decision to semi-retire. Fortunately, he plans to continue providing us with a limited selection of bodies and parts. 
Many bodies and parts will be going away and are limited to stock on hand.  We have updated the website to note the products that are being discontinued.   

Also mentioned Comp Resins have taken down their website

[tbusch]

 

From Slixx Facebook Page (March 25)

Slixx Decals
We wanted to share an important update regarding Competition Resins.  After over 30 years in business, he has made the decision to semi-retire. Fortunately, he plans to continue providing us with a limited selection of bodies and parts. 
Many bodies and parts will be going away and are limited to stock on hand.  We have updated the website to note the products that are being discontinued.

 

Also mentioned Competition Resins Website is shut down

[bobss396]

They have always been at the NNL East, so time will tell for this year. I have almost always bought something from them.

[RIXprints]

The 3D printers have taken over much of the business. After the cost of the printer, the parts can be made on demand. There is less stock to keep on hand, less waste and parts can be modified in the necessary programs supporting the printer. I was a resin caster too and have switched to printing. I'm sure the parts you need are still available somewhere.

[W-409]

That's a bummer, sad to see a quality resin company closing its' doors. Not only they have excellent products, but the subjects are also very interesting. Just placed an order via Slixx.

In today's world of 3D printing I'm sure the popularity of printed items can be seen in product sales of resin cast parts. Personally, while 3D printing sure has its advantages, I've have yet to see a 3D printed product that would be as good as a quality resin cast item. I mean, many 3D printed parts are very highly detailed, but the printing texture becomes an issue with fiddly parts as it's so tricky to remove. With that said, I prefer resin cast parts, but of course, 3D printing will probably get better over time.

[Tedly]

9 hours ago, W-409 said:

That's a bummer, sad to see a quality resin company closing its' doors. Not only they have excellent products, but the subjects are also very interesting. Just placed an order via Slixx.

In today's world of 3D printing I'm sure the popularity of printed items can be seen in product sales of resin cast parts. Personally, while 3D printing sure has its advantages, I've have yet to see a 3D printed product that would be as good as a quality resin cast item. I mean, many 3D printed parts are very highly detailed, but the printing texture becomes an issue with fiddly parts as it's so tricky to remove. With that said, I prefer resin cast parts, but of course, 3D printing will probably get better over time.

I'm with you on that, give me a resin casting any day, I've had bad luck with printed bodies not holding their shape or developing cracks, that on top of the layer lines to deal with. 3D printing is ok for me on small parts but I won't buy anymore printed bodies.