Hollow or Solid? Poll
Added 2020-12-24 05:50:02 +0000 UTCHey all, had a influx of requests over the past month to instead offer solid supported models instead of hollowed ones.
I've always opted for hollow personally to save on resin, but I could be the minority in wanting that. A lot like the weight of a solid mini and the ease of not having to clean the interior, so I'm curious on what people would like. I'm talking about mini's here, not larger models or keyed figurines, hollowed is really the only way to go in that instance.
Which would you prefer, one or the other? Here are some pros/cons of each.
Hollowed models
Pros
- Cheaper to printdue to less resin consumption
- Create less suction if hollowed correctly, typically better for plate filling
- Lighter
- Some designs are less likely to break if dropped as they can flex
Cons
- Need cleaning on their interior
- Typically require longer curing
- If improperly cleaned/cured can eventually split
- Can sometimes lack weight
- Require a hole/s for draining/cleaning, sometimes hard to locate
Solid Models
Pros
- Require less cleaning/curing
- Have a weighty feel
- Less prone to cracking with prolonged exposure
- No holes in the design
Cons
- Cost upto double the cost to print (on a typical miniature)
- More likely to shatter/break if dropped
- Typically require more exposure, slightly longer print times
- Apply more forces when printing, so typically need more supports
