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When it comes to model building, the vast majority of people think of 3D printers – wrongly, as it turns out
Without a doubt, classic model making is one of the fields in which products from the 3D printer have already found their way into private households. By definition, model making is the creation of smaller and mostly simplified models replicas already existing or planned real objects. Since this is almost always a one-off production or at most small series, this profession is almost predestined for the use of 3D printers.
3D printers are ideal for building model railways
When you think of model building, the first thing that comes to mind is usually the classic one model railway before your eyes, for generations an almost clichéd dream of children and men. Not everyone will be able to immediately bring this image together with such a highly modern production process as 3D printing.
In fact, rapid prototyping is ideal for model building from the 3D printer. With this technology, details of unprecedented precision can be realized, such as decorative parts or lettering for personalization. The latter could be of particular interest to you if you are giving away the 3D printed train and want to give the recipient a special treat with their initials or name. In addition, model construction from the 3D printer also enables complete trains to be printed out.
From airplanes to cars to city models from the 3D printer
Of course, model construction from the 3D printer is by no means limited to model railways. Model airplanes, ships and of course model cars are just as popular. One model builder may be particularly electrified by a true-to-original image of the Concorde, while another would like to immortalize his first VW Beetle in miniature. Houses are also popular city models. In 3D printing model construction, for example, it is easily possible to recreate your own city house by house.
Our probably most spectacular model printing project was the model of an iceberg, commissioned by SPECTRAM.ED Messe&Event Design. The 3D printing iceberg was demonstrated in 2014 at a trade fair event in Düsseldorf.
If we have made you curious about the numerous possibilities of 3D printing technology in the field of model making, you should visit our website and find out about our wide range. You can also learn more about our 3D printing processes, materials and services here.
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