What Level of Detail Does Your Model Need?

More detail is not always better. Matching the level of detail to the audience keeps a model clear, effective and on budget.

28 Mar 20263 min readGlobal3D Team

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It is tempting to ask for maximum detail on a model, but more is not always better. The right level of detail depends on who will see the model, how close they will get and what it needs to communicate.

Detail with purpose

A model for a boardroom decision may only need to convey layout and massing clearly, while an exhibition centrepiece viewed up close rewards fine detail. Adding detail that no one will notice simply adds cost and can clutter the message.

Focusing detail where it counts produces a model that is both effective and economical.

Pitched to your audience

Tell us who the model is for and how it will be viewed, and we will recommend a level of detail that suits. Explore the scale models service to see the range.