Resin DLP Printer Recommendations

[crackedmember]

Hi,

 

I am thinking about purchasing a Resin DLP printer in the next few weeks.  Will be using this for mostly HO and 4mm scale models. 

Are there any makes I should avoid?

What features and accessories should I be looking out for?

 

I have looked at the Anycubic Photon printer what is the difference to the model S?

 

The other slightly more general question.  Is there any way to produce glazing for a  window with these , with compoud curves in both direction.

i.e.  Is there a suitable clear resin available?

 

Clive

 

[Kris]

Have a look at the Elegoo Mars, it seems to get constantly good reviews. There is also Mars pro but this is infrequently available and the differences are minimal. 

[eldavo]

I have a Wanhao D7 which is a very capable machine. Mine is an earlier version that I've had to upgrade and sorting software was something of pain.

 

You can get clear resin which will give pretty good results though you will always see some evidence of the layers in it so will never be truly transparent.  Also you need to be aware that some of these clear resins go yellowy over time.

 

Cheers

Dave