Elegoo Mars 4 Max

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Elegoo

Elegoo Mars 4 Max

Entry-level resin printing for N and HO scale details

$289MSRP

Build Volume

195.84 x 122.4 x 150mm

Resolution

6K (5760x3600), 34μm XY resolution

Scales Supported

NHOSO

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Pros

Excellent value for resin printing
Good 6K resolution for most model railroad needs
Large build volume for the price
Well-documented with active community
Compatible with wide range of resins

Cons

Lower resolution than Saturn 4 Ultra
Manual vat removal
No built-in filtration

Our Verdict

Should you buy the Elegoo Mars 4 Max?

Best value entry into resin printing. Great for N scale details and HO scale parts without the premium price.

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Pros

Excellent value for resin printing
Good 6K resolution for most model railroad needs
Large build volume for the price
Well-documented with active community
Compatible with wide range of resins

Cons

Lower resolution than Saturn 4 Ultra
Manual vat removal
No built-in filtration

Our Verdict

Should you buy the Elegoo Mars 4 Max?

Best value entry into resin printing. Great for N scale details and HO scale parts without the premium price.

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Best Resolution$559

Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra

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High-detail N and Z scale models, fine detail parts, figures

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Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K

Phrozen

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Getting Started

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Post-Processing

Post-Processing for Model Railroaders: Sanding, Priming, Painting

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