Introduction to modelmaking, general tips and tricks:
This video covers many aspects of modelmaking that you may find useful. Please be aware that some methods/tips in this video are for people who do not have access to certain pieces of equipment. As a product design students at NTU, you have access to the following things, rendering some work-arounds in this video unnecessary: fully extracted spray booth, strip heaters and formers for thermoplastic bending/shaping, safe and efficient steam-bending equipment (leave you kettle at home!), a range of wooden rasps and files (available from the workshop tool store),.
3D Print Finishing: GLOW UP session - full process graphic:
Below is a flowchart-style reminder of the process for successfully turning a raw 3D printed part into an object that looks good enough to be part of a final presentation model or working prototype. (Remember that this level of finishing is not required/not unnecessary for early-stage making such as sketch modelling and design development models). HIGHER QUALITY VERSION OF GRAPHIC AVAILABLE HERE
Card modelmaking series (for early sketch modelling):
Acrylic modelmaking - full series (ignore 4th video)
Prepping MDF for painting
Painting/detailing: Priming your models, general spray painting tips, masking techniques, applying water slide decals, clear coats
Credits:
Created with an image by spyrakot - "Prototype Evolution: From Sketch to High-Fidelity Model"