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Z scale Fuel Tender by Stony Smith<\/p><\/div>\n

Can you enlarge or shrink your model to another size? Yes! It takes only seconds to mathematically change the computer model from one size to another. But, to ensure you are happy with the results there’s a few factors to think about. In this tutorial<\/a> Stony Smith<\/a> explains what to consider when scaling a 3D model for 3D printing. You will learn how to scale your model considering polygons and price<\/a> in this tutorial. Looking for more 3D printing tutorials? You can visit the Shapeways tutorial hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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