What shapes a scale model quotation.
Every architectural model and custom 3D print we make is quoted individually from your drawings or files. We do not publish fixed prices, because two projects of the same size can need very different work. This guide explains what we look at, so you can send everything needed for a clear quotation first time.
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Architectural scale models
- Scale and overall size
- The scale sets how large the model and its base become. A single tower at 1:50 and a masterplan at 1:500 involve very different amounts of material, machine time and handling.
- Level of detail
- Simple massing blocks are quicker to produce than fully articulated façades with mullions, balconies, balustrades, interiors or landscaping.
- Materials and processes
- Acrylic, PVC and styrene, ABS, timber, metals and 3D-printed parts each suit different results. Laser cutting, CNC work and 3D printing are chosen to match the design.
- Lighting and interactivity
- Interior LED zones, illuminated cores or crowns, façade accent lighting or a touchscreen-linked interactive model all add design, wiring and testing work.
- Finish and presentation
- Paint finishes, colour matching to your material references, display bases, pedestals and protective covers are specified per project.
- Deadline
- Your required date shapes how the build is planned. We confirm a schedule once we have seen the drawings and the date you are working to.
- Transport and installation
- Delivery within the UAE or shipping worldwide, crating, and on-site installation depend on the model size and destination.
Custom 3D printing
- Part size and geometry
- Single parts can be produced up to 150 × 150 × 150 cm, depending on the process and material chosen. Larger products are printed in sections and assembled.
- Process and material
- FDM filaments, SLA/DLP resins and SLS nylon powders differ in surface quality, strength and suitability for each part.
- Quantity
- One presentation piece and a batch of repeated parts are planned differently, so tell us how many you need.
- Post-processing
- Raw prints, or parts that are filled, sanded, primed and painted, involve different amounts of hand finishing.
More on processes and materials is on our 3D printing page.
What to send us
- Drawings: floor plans, elevations, sections and a site or masterplan drawing
- Files in CAD, PDF, Revit, SketchUp, or for 3D printing STEP, STL or OBJ
- The scale you want, or the overall model or part size
- Renders or material references for the finish
- Any lighting or interactive features you have in mind
- Quantity (for 3D-printed parts)
- Intended use — presentation, sales centre, prototype, display piece
- Deadline and delivery location
Email files to info@uaemodelmakers.com or mockups@sahameed.com, use the enquiry form, or message us on WhatsApp at +971 50 250 9326. Not sure what you need yet? Send what you have and we will tell you what is missing.