3D printed 1964 Studebaker

Do you think the overall quality is improving? Small parts don't seem to be a problem but what about large surfaces as a roof or hood? Are they smooth and free form imperfections?

As a dedicated modeler as you are, maybe your next step should be a small chrome plating set-up for resin parts.

The roofs of cars that are very flat do show some layered steps but this is easily overcome with some glazing putty and sanding.  As to chrome, Bare Metal Foil is a good substitute and a chrome pen known as a Big Thumb can produce very realistic chrome.    What I would like to see is vac forming for window inserts.   I understand that many decades ago there was a kit for home modelers that could do vac forming but never seen one myself.  

The above photos show both white and grey parts which are done with a material known as PLA. It is sort of plastic, but not resin as is used in our commercial resin models although I believe 3D printing can be done in resin.   The completed models are extremely light, the dead opposite of white metal models.

@john-quilter At this level, they are resin mix. They are toxic and they smell.

The biggest challenge for me, when working with 3D printed "stuff,"  is all that necessary sanding.  One must be very careful when creating smooth surfaces while not altering details in the styling or shape.  😬 😬 😬 

John seems to enjoy it.  😏 😏 😏 

@john-quilter 

I was looking at my latest copy of the Micro-Mark catalog.  They sell a Vacuum Forming machine. They also have a small book for small scale vacuum forming projects.