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SLA printing for modelers

Figurines, scale models and fine details from your file. We match the resin to the scale and visible surface.

One part or a short series. We confirm the price after reviewing the model, supports and platform layout.

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Working on a scale model

What lands on the build plate

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    Miniatures and figures

    Custom figures, stands, props, and interchangeable small parts.

    For quotation: Specify the scale and which side needs the finest detail.

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    Models and dioramas

    Facades, windows, interior furnishings, and terrain elements.

    For quotation: Tell us which parts fit together and the overall dimensions of the scale model.

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    RC and scale models

    Cabins, interiors, covers, and body details for your own project.

    For quotation: Tell us whether the part is for display or will be used while driving the RC model.

When detail counts

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We assess critical dimensions and visible surfaces for your model. The accuracy result quoted by the manufacturer for restorative models in Precision Model Resin is not a tolerance for our miniatures on Form 4L.

Resin data and limitations

Material selection depends on whether you are viewing the entire object or the finest surface details. Both resins are available in the Form 4L catalog.

Model resin is rigid. For RC parts operating under load, we check another resin or SLS sintered material.

What to write for the model

  1. 01

    File

    STL or 3MF from your own design or with a license permitting printing.

  2. 02

    Scale

    Target dimension in millimeters. The scale name alone is often insufficient.

  3. 03

    Visible side

    Indicate the side where support marks would be problematic.

  4. 04

    Quantity

    Specify quantity and state whether parts should be identical.

What you receive after printing

Parts are washed, cured and removed from their supports. Support contact points may need sanding before painting. You handle painting and model assembly.

Quotation includes platform placement, resin volume, and post-processing. We respond after verifying the file.

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Questions before printing your model

6 questions

Can I enquire without a 3D file?

Send a sketch, drawing or reference photos and final dimensions. We will assess model preparation and printing, which are quoted separately. A photograph alone does not establish exact geometry or fit.

Describe a model without a file
Which files should I prepare for a quotation?

Attach an STL or 3MF to the SLA form, from your own design or with a licence that permits printing. Include units, the final size in millimetres and quantity. Mark display surfaces, fine features and joints.

Send your model for review
Will every detail survive scaling the model down?

Scaling changes wall, feature and joint thicknesses. Thin features may need thickening or the model may need splitting. We review geometry at its final scale; layer height is not a guarantee of the finished part’s dimensional tolerance.

Prepare your model
Will the model be ready for painting?

Parts are washed, post-cured and removed from supports. Support contact marks may need sanding. Identify display surfaces before printing; painting and assembly remain your responsibility.

Finishing after printing
Is a model resin suitable for working RC parts?

A model’s appearance does not establish load resistance. Describe mounting, forces, temperature and driving conditions. We select an engineering resin or SLS material for the application after reviewing geometry; trials and inspection scope are agreed separately.

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Will I receive a price and date as soon as I add a file?

An SLA quotation requires a technologist’s review of the model. We confirm resin, supports, orientation, quantity and finishing. Include your target date; the schedule is agreed for the confirmed scope rather than inferred from uploading a file.

Go to the SLA quotation

Do you have a model file? We will review it.

Submit the model, dimensions, and quantity. If you are unsure about the resin, we will recommend one based on the intended application.

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More about the process

How resin printing works

Form 4L, materials, supports, and washing are described on the technology page. There you will also find a comparison of SLA with SLS sintering.

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