Homeworld Fleet Command Resin Flagships: Painting and Care Tips
By Modiphius US | Published: 2026-11-02
Category: Tips & Care
A practical, step-by-step routine for priming, painting, and protecting the Homeworld Fleet Command resin flagships—plus the mistakes that cause chipped paint and lost detail.
Quick answer
Wash the resin flagships in lukewarm soapy water, prime them with a thin coat of resin-safe primer, paint in thin layers, and seal with a matte varnish. Handle the two-hex Taiidan Flagship by its base or hull edges, not its protruding details.
Why resin needs a different routine than the base game's PVC models
The Mothership in the Resin Flagships set is a resin version of the PVC plastic model in the base game, so you may own both materials. Resin holds sharper detail but is more brittle and can carry mold-release residue that stops primer and paint from bonding. Treat the resin ships as display-and-play pieces: prepare the surface properly, keep layers thin, and protect edges that will rub against other components.
When to skip full assembly or heavy conversion work
These are single-piece collector models rather than multi-part kits, so most of your effort belongs in cleaning, priming, and painting—not gluing. Avoid bending or filing large areas to force a conversion; if a detail arrives slightly out of shape, warm the area gently and apply minimal pressure rather than snapping it. If you plan to store the fleet loose in a box, prioritize varnish and a foam-lined tray over extra detail work.
Step-by-step: prime, paint, and protect the resin flagships
- Wash and dry before anything else: Soak the resin ships in lukewarm water with a drop of mild dish soap, scrub gently with a soft toothbrush, rinse thoroughly, and let them air-dry overnight. Common mistake: using hot water or harsh cleaners, which can soften or dull the resin surface. If water beads on the surface after rinsing, repeat the wash before priming.
- Prime in thin, misted coats: Spray or brush a resin-compatible primer in several light passes from about 20–30 cm, rotating the model between passes, and let each coat dry fully. Common mistake: one heavy coat that fills panel lines and obscures the Bentusi Exchange's finer surface detail. Checkpoint: detail should still read clearly under the primer before you move on.
- Paint largest areas first, smallest details last: Start with the two-hex Taiidan Flagship's broad hull areas, then work down to the Rancor Attack Carrier, Bentusi Exchange, and Mothership details. Thin acrylics with water or medium and build color in two or three layers. Common mistake: loading the brush heavily on recessed detail, which pools and hides the sculpt. Let each layer dry before the next; tacky paint tears when reworked.
- Seal with matte varnish and handle by the base: Apply two thin coats of matte varnish, letting the first dry completely, then store the fleet in a foam-lined tray or case. Common mistake: grabbing the Taiidan Flagship by its protruding structures, which puts stress on the most fragile points. Re-check varnish coverage on edges and corners after your first few games.
What's in the set
- Homeworld Fleet Command: Resin Flagships: Four SioCast resin flagships: the Taiidan Flagship (two hexes), Turanic Raider Rancor Attack Carrier, Bentusi Exchange, and a resin Mothership. Plan your painting order around the largest model first, since the two-hex Taiidan Flagship needs the most handling and drying space.
Homeworld Fleet Command: Resin Flagships
