Create a 3D Model or 3D Print of Terrain

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Have you ever wanted to create a STL model or 3D physical print of a mountain range, a valley, or something from the topology of our earth? I found a way using a website that generates a 3D STL file of any area. Make sure you exaggerate the Z vertical because in a 3D model the geography can seem flat due to the vertical to horizontal ratio.

Terrain2STL
Check it out.

http://jthatch.com/Terrain2STL/

Shaan Hurley
Shaan Hurley
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