3D Printed Peak models

[RonfarZ3]

Last night I took an introductory course on 3D printing from the Makerspace in Manitou Springs and an idea came to mind: what if I could use the topographical data of the 14ers to print 3D models of them?

Obviously I'm still new to the 3D printing scene, but I was wondering if anyone in these forums would have some experience with extracting topo data (like from Google Earth) that could then be used to eventually create an STL file for a 3D printer.

I've found the forum thread on the 3D models Bill made for the site, and there's a few "how to's" that seem to provide a good series of steps, I just wondered if anyone has tried to do the 14ers yet and could share their experiences.

[nsaladin]

Last night I took an introductory course on 3D printing from the Makerspace in Manitou Springs and an idea came to mind: what if I could use the topographical data of the 14ers to print 3D models of them?

Obviously I'm still new to the 3D printing scene, but I was wondering if anyone in these forums would have some experience with extracting topo data (like from Google Earth) that could then be used to eventually create an STL file for a 3D printer.

I've found the forum thread on the 3D models Bill made for the site, and there's a few "how to's" that seem to provide a good series of steps, I just wondered if anyone has tried to do the 14ers yet and could share their experiences.

You mean something like this, but with a plastic of some sort?

http://precisionpeaks.com/colorado-14ers/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[RonfarZ3]

Precisely.
I'm looking to make something a bit smaller and without some of the "edges" so it sits flush on a desk.

[derekesq]

WSJ had an article on someone doing this, not sure but it may have been:

http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160303- ... hikes.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[pvnisher]

If you find anything let me know.
Either plans or method for conversion for a CNC mill or for a 3-d printer, I'm definitely interested.

[d_baker]

I haven't seen these in person, but Dad Mike has used this company out of Leadville to make him some peaks to commemorate some finisher goals. They look pretty cool to me.
http://precisionpeaks.com/we-scale-mountains/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[jdorje]

Seems like it should be easy enough to convert topo data into whatever 3d model a 3d printer uses. What's the format? You sure hillmap or caltopo won't let you do this?

The sweetest thing would be 3d-printed maps that you could tile together. Like a 6 inch on a side model covering a fraction of a quad.

[MapperMan]

Looks like this guy is creating 3d prints like you are interested in. The color looks better than most of the plastic models normally see.

https://www.shapeways.com/shops/smartmaps" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[CreekRunner]

A thought to consider is the actual printer you are planning on using. I bring this up because the resolution of the 3D Printer varies depending on the model. Using a Objet 30 would produce a much smoother model than using a Lulzbot Mini. As for a way to print it, there seems to be several programs written that transcribe .kmz to .stl; on the webernet; give them a shot!

[tobiasfunke]

You're definitely making Bross, right?

[uber_franz]

I realize it's been a while, but ran across this video recently...

https://youtu.be/bSNy9iUqDbI

Cheers!

[Papillon]

Precision Peaks needs to put out a *choss line* with maybe something like Heisshorn as their flagship model.