Reply To: print cost SLA vs FDM ?

[maxkee 1415xp 1]

 

Yes, resin is more expensive. But the prices have come down markedly over the past few years.

https://www.anycubic.com/collections/uv-resin/products/colored-uv-resin-for-photon-series is 40 euro vs 25 euro for quality filament (Prusament). And in my experience you should spend the money on good filament for a FDM.

I have 2 Prusa Mk3’s and 1 Anycubic photon S.

I am still inclined to say that for 28mm terrain the FDM’s still have the preference due to lower cost and acceptable detail levels on a MK3 in combination with Prusament. With terrain you will be quickly be inclinded to cover a table and then the cost difference will add up. Also the larger build plate is the big difference allowing you to print houses in 1 go etc.. Not possible with a photon.

For miniatures, scatter terrain and greebles I would say go for Resin. It is slightly more expensive, but considering the time and effort you will put into them, and the centerpiece nature of them, the additional quality is really worth it.