Vinson Massif 10km Collectible Mountain

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Vinson Massif ranks second lowest among the Seven Summits, offering relatively straightforward climbing routes. However, it's situated in one of the most isolated, inaccessible and harsh environments on Earth. The summer climbing season brings a unique challenge: the sun never dips below the horizon. For those who think this is a joke, imagine tackling Vinson Massif during an Antarctic winter, where perpetual darkness reigns. To see how to build your own miniature mountains, check out this video tutorial: This model is part of my "Collectible Mountains" series, featuring 3D-printed peaks scaled at 1:100000. Each representation covers a 10km by 10km area, with sea level as the base for accurate comparisons between different mountains. Have you ever wondered just how massive Everest towers over Mt Shasta? Now you can hold both in your hands and see the difference. We discussed creating 3D models like this and more about 3D printing on the 3D Printing Today podcast, available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or directly at http://threedprintingtoday.libsyn.com/. For detailed instructions on transforming digital elevation data into physical models, visit my blog at http://www.the3dprintedfuture.com/shapespeare/?p=1.