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Originally Posted by airdave
When you have the option of taking a model to the local Print or Copy shop
and getting better printing, better paper, etc
it doesn't makes sense to invest a ton in printer and supplies.
But I use the cheapest cardstocks and inks, because I discard so much.
I go through a lot of cardstock and ink while repeatedly designing and test building parts
...before I get to the final print and build.
If I was just printing the occasional model to build...I might expect a
better print on better paper...and so I might invest in better stuff.
Having said all that, I admit I do have a average quality printer,
and I have searched out the best quality "cheap" refilled inks,
and I do keep "cheap" paper and "better" paper for various jobs.
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To be open, yes, I have different grades of card stock.
I was talking about building a finished model for display.
You, such as the tank development, or other designers/folks designing and doing beta builds, I wouldn't expect to use the highest grade as you work out parts and fit. But if I was building the purchased model, I would only use quality materials on it.
I have yet to go to a copy/print shop to print out a model. Cost-wise it would probably cost the same or more than for me to do it myself.
I might be spoiled as I've haven't had anything smaller than a 13" x 19" printer photo-quality since 1993.