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21/10/2024 2:33 am
How do the 1/43 resin model manufacturers print center hubcaps logos decals with so much details and accuracy that doesn't seem possible on metal models? I am just curious.
21/10/2024 9:20 am
I'm assuming Nickies means WHITE metal models, since diecasts can have the same level of printed detail. My assumption is it's because resin and diecast makers can afford the expensive machinery needed to do 3D pad printing, whereas for low production white metal handbuilts the cost of such equipment would be prohibitive. Plus, if said machinery holds the model tightly during the process, soft WM may not hold up.
21/10/2024 9:40 am
That would make perfect sense. DM and, later on, FM, did much the same transitioning from tampo-prints to metal-foil logos and insignias.
21/10/2024 10:18 am
I'm assuming Nickies means WHITE metal models, since diecasts can have the same level of printed detail. My assumption is it's because resin and diecast makers can afford the expensive machinery needed to do 3D pad printing, whereas for low production white metal handbuilts the cost of such equipment would be prohibitive. Plus, if said machinery holds the model tightly during the process, soft WM may not hold up.
Agree with Harv - pad or tampo printing is expensive and needs several layers to build up any detail and is heavily a machine process requiring expensive equipment.
Hot foil printing is similar in that it requires expensive equipment and for detailing metalwork is far more satisfactory than photo etching as it is three dimensional and there isn't any likelihood for parts to drop off!
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