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Blacksmithing vs Model engineering

Blacksmithing and model engineering have 91% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatBlacksmithingModel engineering
Time a week3 hours a week5 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withSomething you madeSomething you made
FeelsLivelyCalm
To startFree$800

Choose blacksmithing if

  • Cheaper to start
  • More physical
  • More useful day to day

Free to start, then about $80 a month.

About blacksmithing

Choose model engineering if

  • Costs more to start
  • Gentler on the body
  • Less about being useful

About $800 to start, then about $40 a month.

About model engineering

What you'll need

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.