Are 3D models really Scratch Built.

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I think that if you design 3D printed parts, then you are a designer of 3D parts. If you print them, then you are also a printer and the quality and prices are differentiators. If you use them as they are produced/received and just follow instructions, then you are a kit builder. If you use them as part of a broader build with components from many sources, then you are a builder or a scratch builder depending on whether the base of the model is industry, basic kit or out of nothing.

But i also find that bringing a 3D printed part up to a high standard of modelling usually requires scratch building level skills to make them look good, refined, smooth and polished. The material used is often difficult to work with. Not everything should be 3D printed. Scratch building is also about selecting the right material to produce a part.
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Hehe, doesn’t bother me what anyone thinks, My modelling skills are somewhat retarded, but I can join the club with a printer & create wonderful things... Thanks to the designersImageImageImage

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As Wayne said, the original designer is technically the scratch builder, but it's not a case of one size fits all.
All the things we could copy and make ourselves for our tanks out of plasticard, metal etc, was already designed many years ago and manufactured full size.
We just alter its size before we make them.
I think producing something from just raw materials is scratch building/producing.
Although my feelings towards 3D scanning then printing isn't in the same category, there is no real skills needed.
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Maybe we need more pigeon holes for our work? Or just enjoy the builds ;)Image

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tomhugill wrote:Maybe we need more pigeon holes for our work? Or just enjoy the builds ;)Image
Basically, Tamiya scratch builds the parts, we just kit bash them.

Wayne, you can hold your head high, you are officially a scratch builder :thumbup:
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Wardog wrote:
midlife306 wrote:Hehe, doesn’t bother me what anyone thinks, My modelling skills are somewhat retarded, but I can join the club with a printer & create wonderful things... Thanks to the designersImageImageImage

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It should matter,but OK .but think the truck is great (the end result is great)
There’s a difference between should matter & not bothered lol
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Sorry guy's, I am good at lighting the touch paper and running away, and at present I am Meek Meek Road Runner. Keep up the good work Wayne, and other 3D ers.
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If you build it from nothing, and it doesn't come in a kit, then it's scratch-built. I don't care if you use a 3D printer or a CNC milling machine or any other tool to make the parts, if it didn't come in a kit you built it from scratch. Seems pretty simple to me.
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Suppose Max is spot on. If YOU write a program for the machine and the machine makes part thats fine. Now who is going to be the first to scratch build a 1/16 hetzer. As for the stamped out parts from the man in germany , they can't be classed as scratch built. He has done all the hard work setting out the cuts.
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