i know i am asking a question that has been asked a thousand times but here goes

i built a cnc router several years ago for cutting model airplane kits would this be a good start for conversion to a 3d printer?

the cutting area is 16 inches by 36 inches with an z axis up and down movement of 8 inches i dont want to make large items but thought this might be a good use for a machine that is just sitting around doing nothing right now