Product Instructions and Safety Information
Manufacturer Information
Anvil Industry Ltd
68A Cobden Rd., London, E11 3PE, United Kingdom
UK Company Registration Number: 07792100
HS Code: 95030030
Contact Email: support@anvilindustry.co.uk
General Safety Warnings
Anvil Industry products are miniature-scale collectibles, they are not toys, and are only suitable for adults.
They should be kept out of reach of children as small parts may be sharp or a choking hazard.
All packaging should be kept out of reach of children due to the risk of choking or suffocation.
Packaging should be disposed of in accordance with local legislation: Cardboard boxes and paper tape are recylable, void fill is startch based and compostable, gripseal bags are made from Polythene (LDPE) and are reusable and recyleable (please check with your local facility).
Product Materials
Polyurethane Polymer (referred to as “Resin” or “Cast Resin”)
This material applies to all product SKUs, excluding the ones listed here which are made of other materials (16-C-10 - Magnet Pack, 09-C-7 - Regiments Magnet Pack, All SKUs beginning with “BASE”, All SKUs beginning with “00-3DP”, All SKU's begining with "DF" or "ADF").
Products manufactured in the UK by Anvil Industry, using raw materials from the EU.
Appearance is grey in colour, hard and slightly flexible.
Material is non-hazourdous under normal conditions when fully cured, as shipped to customer.
Material is non-recyclable, and should be disposed of in general waste.
Photopolymer (referred to as “Resin” or “Printed Resin” or “3D Printed”)
This material applies to all SKUs beginning with “00-3DP”.
Products manufactured in the UK by Anvil Industry, using raw materials from China.
Appearance is grey in colour, hard and slightly flexible.
Material is non-hazourdous under normal conditions when fully cured, as shipped to customer.
Material is non-recyclable, and should be disposed of in general waste.
ABS Thermoplastic (referred to as “plastic”)
This material applies to all SKUs beginning with “BASE”.
Products manufactured in the EU by a supplier.
Appearance is black in colour, hard and slightly flexible.
Material is non-hazourdous at room temperature, as shipped to customer.
Material is recyclable along with other ABS plastics.
N42 Neodymium Magnet
This material applies to SKUs 16-C-10 and 09-C-7.
Products manufactured by a supplier.
Please read the magnets safety instructions here:
https://www.first4magnets.com/tech-centre-i61/health-and-safety-information-i73
Working with Anvil Industry Miniatures
The parts you receive should be hard and fully cured. In the unlikely event you observe any liquid in or on a model, or it is very soft or bendy, it is possible that there is uncured material that may be hazardous. Please do not touch this material, and wash your hands and any contaminated clothing or surfaces immediately. The parts in question should be left in the closed plastic bag they were shipped to you in, along with any other parts they came in the same bag with. Please contact us as soon as possible to arrange safe disposal and replacement.
All products may have small pieces of excess material, known as “gates” or “supports” left over from the manufacturing process. These can be removed from the model using a pair of small clippers or side cutters, please wear safety glasses to avoid the risk of injuring your eyes.
Do not sand or file any of the products, this may produce dust or small particles that could be hazardous if inhaled.
Do not heat any of the products, this may produce fumes that could be hazardous if inhaled, or burns to the skin due to hot and/or molten material.
For Polyurethane miniatures, the split moulds used will sometimes leave a faint line on the component, which can be carefully scraped off using a deflashing or deburring tool. Flashing is a thin film of resin which has leaked before curing, it can usually be brushed off using a small brush where it is still attached to the part. Please wear safety glasses to avoid the risk of injuring your eyes, and always use tools in a direction away from you.
Our products do not usually need to be washed before use if you are using a good-quality spray primer, but it is good practice just in case.
We use do not use mould release sprays, except in exceptional circumstances, as they are the most common cause of shiny, unpaintable resin parts. However, the production process occasionally leaves a film of silicone oil on the parts. If your parts look at all shiny, we recommend you wash them to ensure best paint adhesion. You can wash your components in soapy water (warm, not hot!) and scrub them thoroughly with a toothbrush or similar.
Our high-quality polyurethane and photopolymers are durable, slightly flexible, and easy to work with using most hobby tools. It is not as strong as injection moulded plastic/metal so consider how you will store your miniatures.
Assembly
At Anvil Industry, we use various modular joint systems, so parts are designed to join together in a seamless fashion. If you are using our parts with 3rd party miniatures, you may need to consider how they will fit together, and fill any gaps with appropriate modelling materials.
We recommend you “test fit” assemble your miniatures with Blu-tack (or similar adhesive putty), as this allows you to decide on poses and check all parts fit well with each other before gluing anything.
Once you’ve test-fitted everything, glue the parts with super glue (plastic solvent cement will not work). We recommend using a “2-5” second setting glue as this gives you a little time to ensure a perfect alignment. Wear disposable nitrile gloves to avoid getting super glue on your hands, and follow all safety information provided by the manufacturer.
To get the best results, we strongly recommend using Loc-Tite or a similar quality super glue brand.
Painting
As we do not use mould release spray (unless absolutely necessary) our miniatures and parts will usually take primer spray and paints with no problem at all. A good quality matt primer spray is recommend. As you are investing in premium quality resin models, get a premium quality spray paint to get a good coverage without obscuring the detail.
Please use appropriate respiratory protection, gloves and safety glasses when spray painting, in a well-ventilated space. Always consult the manufacturer of the paints you use for full safety information.
Games Workshop™ sprays are excellent and are what we use in-house. Automotive grey primer is also good. We have been advised by some customers that Rust-Oleum™ Primer spray may not work well with our products.
You can also hand undercoat with a brush or use an airbrush with very good results. Vallejo's™ "model air" range adheres excellently to resin. Hand undercoating takes longer but can sometimes get better results.
After priming, you can use any appropriate miniature paints and washes.
Product Issues
If you have any concerns or issues with a product you have received, please email us at support@anvilindustry.co.uk
If you have any further questions about any part of the process we will be happy to help you get the most out of your purchase.