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Mastering Surface Quality: Why We Use Ironing Over Laser-Cut Plates

Mastering Surface Quality: Why We Use Ironing Over Laser-Cut Plates When replicating armored vehicles in 1/6 scale, achieving flat, smooth…

14 hours ago

When 3D printing is not the answer: Hybrid manufacturing for 1/6 scale realism

At Warprints, 3D printing is our primary manufacturing method, but it is not a cure-all.To build a true-to-life 1/6 scale…

1 week ago

Printing Headlight Lenses: Why We Use Real PMMA (Plexiglass)

Printing Headlight Lenses: Why We Use Real PMMA (Plexiglass) When scaling down a military vehicle to 1/6 scale, standard 3D…

2 weeks ago

Why we never use PLA for our 1/6 scale kits

Why we never use PLA for our 1/6 scale kits In the 3D printing community, PLA (Polylactic Acid) is the…

3 weeks ago

Solvent Welding: Why we use ABS and Acetone for structural joints

Solvent Welding: Why we use ABS and Acetone for structural joints In 3D printing, the strength of an assembly is…

4 weeks ago

Serviceability over cost: Why we never screw directly into plastic

Serviceability over cost: Why we never screw directly into plastic At Warprints, our design philosophy is driven by longevity and…

2 months ago