This is kind of a straw poll. Does incorporating 3d printing take away from the art value of a scratch built model? Case in point: I used cad-cam to create the ship's wheel from the Triton drawings. The spindes/spokes were profiled and made 3d. They were then attached to the wheel. Two 3D stl files were created and my Elegoo Mars II did the rest. I assembled, painted. The assembly is about 1 1/2" tall. See the results. I have used my 3D printing for cannon Barrels, quions, support posts as well.
Alternately I could have used a lathe for the 20 spindles, carved the supports, etc. I will tell you, I would not have achieved the 3D model's accuracy.
Alternately I could have used a lathe for the 20 spindles, carved the supports, etc. I will tell you, I would not have achieved the 3D model's accuracy.