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Although there are many different types of resin in use in the composite industry, the majority of structural parts are made with three main types, namely polyester, vinylester and epoxy.

Polyester resins are unsaturated resins formed by the reaction of dibasic organic acids and polyhydric alcoholsPolyester resins are used in sheet moulding compound,bulk moulding compound and the toner of laser printers. Wall panels fabricated from polyester resins reinforced with fiberglass — so-called fiberglass reinforced plastic(FRP) — are typically used in restaurants, kitchens, restrooms and other areas that require washable low-maintenance walls.

Unsaturated polyesters are condensation polymers formed by the reaction of polyols (also known as polyhydric alcohols), organic compounds with multiple alcohol or hydroxy functional groups, with saturated or unsaturated dibasic acids. Typical polyols used are glycols such as ethylene glycol; acids used are phthalic acid and maleic acid. Water, a by-product of esterification reactions, is continuously removed, driving the reaction to completion. The use of unsaturated polyesters and additives such as styrene lowers the viscosity of the resin. The initially liquid resin is converted to a solid by cross-linking chains. This is done by creating free radicals at unsaturated bonds, which propagate in a chain reaction to other unsaturated bonds in adjacent molecules, linking them in the process. The initial free radicals are induced by adding a compound that easily decomposes into free radicals. This compound is usually and incorrectly known as the catalyst. Substances used are generally organic peroxides such as benzoyl peroxide or methyl ethyl ketone peroxide.

Polyester resins are thermosetting and, as with other resins, cure exothermically. The use of excessive catalyst can, therefore, cause charring or even ignition during the curing process. Excessive catalyst may also cause the product to fracture or form a rubbery material.

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GP Replicas, GP43-29B, Ferrari, 1/43rd, 2 lbs
GP Replicas GP43-29B Ferrari 312T2 #1 'Clay Regazzoni' F1 1976, 1/43rd scale resin model car.
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GP Replicas, GP83A, Alfa Romeo, 1/18th, 4 lbs
GP Replicas GP83A Alfetta 159 #22 'Juan Manuel Fangio' Winner Spanish GP F1 & World Champion 1951, 1/18th scale resin model car.
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GT Spirit, GTUS028, Corvette, 1/18th, 4 lbs
 GT Spirit GTUS028 Chevrolet Corvette C8 2020 (Red) , 1/18th scale resin cast model car.
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GT Spirit, GTUS055, Corvette, 1/18th, 5 lbs
GT Spirit GTUS055 Chevrolet Corvette C8.R #3 'Nicky Catsburg - Antonio García - Jordan Taylor' Sebring 12 Hours 2021, 1/18th scale resin model.
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IXO Models, LE43048, Porsche, 1/43rd, 1 lb
IXO Models LE43048 Porsche 911 (991) RSR #911 Porsche GT Team 'Patrick Pilet - Nick Tandy - Frédéric Makowiecki' Class Winner Petit Le Mans 2018, 1/43rd...
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IXO Models, LE43049, Porsche, 1/43rd, 0748723936700, 1 lb
IXO Models LE43049 Porsche 911 (991) RSR #912 Porsche GT Team 'Earl Bamber - Laurens Vanthoor - Mathieu Jaminet' 2nd in cl Petit Le Mans 2018, 1/43rd scale...
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IXO Models, LE43050, Porsche, 1/43rd, 1 lb
IXO Models LE43050 Porsche 911 (991) RSR #911 Porsche GT Team 'Frédéric Makowiecki - Patrick Pilet - Nick Tandy' 14th pl 24hrs of Daytona 2019, 1/43rd...
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IXO Models, LE43051, Porsche, 1/43rd, 1 lb
IXO Models LE43051 Porsche 911 (991) RSR #912 Porsche GT Team 'Earl Bamber - Mathieu Jaminet - Laurens Vanthoor' 3rd pl GTLM  cl 24hrs of Daytona 2019,...
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Spark Model, Audi, 1/24th, 3 lbs
Le Mans Miniatures / Spark Model LMS009 Audi R10 TDI #1 'Frank Biella - Emanuele Pirro - Marco Werner' winner Le Mans 2007, 1/24th scale resin model car....
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Looksmart Models, Ferrari, 1/43rd, 2 lbs
Look Smart Models LSRC060 Ferrari 312T #11 'Clay Regazzoni' winner Italian Grand Prix 1975, 1/43rd scale handbuilt resin model car. The Ferrari 312T...
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Look Smart Models, LSLM048, Ferrari, 1/43rd, 2 lbs
LookSmart LSLM048 Ferrari 250 TR61 #23 ‘Joakim Bonnier - Lucien Bianchi’ winner 12 hrs of Sebring 1962 , 1/43rd scale resin model.
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Looksmart Models, Ferrari, 1/18th, 4 lbs
LookSmart Models LS18F1013 Ferrari SF71H #5 'Sebastian Vettel' winner Australian GP 2018, 1/18th scale handbuilt resin model car.
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