Every so often it is nice to make a 3D model you can cuddle in the real world … if that’s your thing. The tactile experience can be a great selling tool for a pitch, or a keepsake from an awesome project. How do I get one, you ask? Through the power of fairy dust and possibly some technology, the 3D printer converts a CG model (or even photographs) into a real maquette. The result can either be full colour or a blank canvas for you to paint. Wicked!