Sci-Fi Model Guides

Generic 3D printed display forms protected with tissue and foam inside a moving box
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How to Pack 3D Printed Models for Moving

Moving a 3D printed model safely is less about adding the most wrapping and more about preventing movement, pressure and snagging.

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Generic 3D printed geometric forms showing a solid exterior and internal lattice
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Are 3D Printed Models Solid or Hollow?

Are 3D printed models solid or hollow?

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Generic geometric 3D printed coasters and holder on a gaming desk
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How to Choose 3D Printed Coasters for a Gaming Desk

3D printed coasters can add useful desk protection and a little personality to a gaming setup, but the right set should work with your drinkware,…

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Wrapped gift and generic small 3D printed shapes beside a measuring tape
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How to Choose a 3D Printed Gift for a Small Space

A good 3D printed gift does not need to be large.

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Generic 3D printed material samples on a sheltered outdoor table
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Can 3D Printed Display Models Be Kept Outdoors?

Can a 3D printed display model be kept outdoors?

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Two generic retro science-fiction fighter models with contrasting silhouettes displayed side by side
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Viper Mk II vs Cylon Raider: Which Display Model Should You Choose?

The Viper Mk II and Cylon Raider represent opposite sides of the same science-fiction conflict, but they also create very different displays.

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Generic 3D printed spacecraft models displayed on an open shelf and inside a clear protective case
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Open Shelf or Display Case: Which Is Better for 3D Printed Models?

An open shelf makes a model easy to see and rearrange. A display case adds a physical barrier against dust, accidental contact and curious hands.

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Gloved hands aligning two generic 3D printed model sections at a clean assembly seam
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Are Seams Normal on Assembled 3D Printed Models?

Assembly seams can be normal on a large or complex 3D printed model.

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Generic teal 3D printed dice tower with catch tray on a tabletop gaming table
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How to Choose and Use a 3D Printed Dice Tower

A dice tower can make rolls easier to contain, reduce dice leaving the table and add a themed object to a tabletop game.

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Generic futuristic 3D printed helmet replica beside an unbranded gift box and measuring tape
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How to Choose a 3D Printed Helmet Replica as a Gift

A 3D printed helmet replica can be a striking gift, but the right choice depends on what the recipient will actually do with it.

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Are Small Details on 3D Printed Models Fragile?

Small fins, antennae, rails and narrow tips can make a 3D printed model look precise, but they also deserve more care than the model's broad body.

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Two generic early-exploration starship models compared side by side on display stands
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NX Class vs NX Refit: Which Model Fits Your Display?

The NX class and NX refit belong to the same early-exploration design family, but they create different impressions on a display shelf.

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