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Great to hear you’re diving into 3D printing—it’s a game changer for adding custom flair to your layout!
For beginners, I recommend starting with a user-friendly FDM printer like the Creality Ender 3 or a resin printer like the Elegoo Mars for fine detail. For design work, Tinkercad is super simple to learn, while Fusion 360 or Blender offers more advanced options once you’re comfortable.
Some tips:
Start with small, simple parts to get the hang of your machine.
Always level your bed (for FDM) and support your prints well (for resin).
PLA works well for general parts, but resin is better for ultra-detailed scenery or figures.
Check sites like Thingiverse or Cults3D for free files to practice with.