Aotearoa New Zealand - Topographic Map
MiniWorld3DJanuary 12, 2025
Description
Nau mai, haere mai ki Aotearoa New Zealand!
Welcome to Aotearoa New Zealand!
This is a rather simple model, based on an existing one with a few additions. The source is on Thingiverse by Suptommy9011, the resolution is not mind-blowing but it works, especially if not printed huge. Additions by Dany Sánchez for MiniWorld3D include adjustments to the elevations and a “platform” representing the sea.
This can be printed in colors easily, not only with MMU/AMS but also with a standard printer by pausing and changing filament at certain heights, which is how the one in our photo was made. This helps greatly to highlight the topographic features of the islands, which is known to be magnificent.
Simply slice and select where to add a color change. You can add as many as you want, see our example for ideas:
blue > sand > bright green > dark green > brown > white
Some topographic features that you can see in this model are Mt. Taranaki, Mt. Ruapehu and Tongariro, the Southern Alps with Mt. Aoraki, the southern fjords and the Banks peninsula near Christchurch.
MiniWorld3D is happy to bring this historical model to life as a homage to all the people of Aotearoa New Zealand. Please give credit, it's all about spreading culture!
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Print photos & PrusaSlicer screenshots: by Dany Sánchez, printed in Antinsky Silk Blue PLA for the sea, then pause-and-change to Fillamentum Mukha PLA , then Fillamentum grass green PLA, then SpiderMaker peacock green matte PLA, then BambuLab matte PLA brown, finally BambuLab matte white PLA.
Printed on a Prusa MK4, 0.10 mm layers.
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PRINT SETTINGS
No supports
Infill: 15%, lightning pattern
Try interesting top fill patterns like concentric or hilbert curve.
Start with blue for the sea, then it is possible to do many changes as elevation continues, or just one to simplify things, up to you.
