Instrument making vs Model engineering
Instrument making and model engineering have 97% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Instrument making | Model engineering |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 5 hours a week | 5 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | Something you made |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $200 | $800 |
Choose instrument making if
- Cheaper to start
- More of an indoor thing
About $200 to start, then about $40 a month.
Choose model engineering if
- Costs more to start
- More time outside
About $800 to start, then about $40 a month.
What you'll need
- Instrument making: About $200 to start, then about $40 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Model engineering: About $800 to start, then about $40 a month. Full cost breakdown