Archetype3D · Model Makers Denver
FROM THE SHOP

What does a custom scale model cost?

The cost of a custom physical scale model depends on what it needs to show. A simple model of a large site may involve less work than a smaller piece with detailed buildings, lighting and removable parts. A conversation about your plans is the best place to start.

What affects the work

We look at size and scale, of course, but also at the number of pieces, the level of finish and the source material. Terrain, lighting, moving or removable features, a custom case and installation all add work. A short deadline can change how we plan the build. See what shapes a custom model’s timeline.

What helps us prepare a quote

Drawings or photographs, the available display space and your preferred timing all help us understand the project. We will also talk about what the model should show. If you have a budget in mind, that helps us suggest an approach that fits.

How we discuss options

There is often more than one way to build a project. A simpler finish, different scale or fewer special features can change the scope without losing the point of the model. We would rather talk through those choices than give you a generic number that is wrong for your job.

Pepperdine Campus physical scale model
Pepperdine Campus · Archetype3D project

For an example, see our Pepperdine Campus project. We also have architectural models in the portfolio.

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Let’s talk through your project and a quote.

Share what the model needs to show and who it’s for, and we’ll help you think through scale, details and next steps.

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