Not for sale, because the train lines in the model are unlikely to print - unsupported, they'd probably snap off during cleaning. This model would run about $69.
From Alexander Boden, a cute little model. Every Minecraft shop needs a creeper! I just had to charge a $0.50 markup on this model (all other models of mine have no markup) to bring the price up to the correct value for a creeper.
The antenna's struts are too thin at 0.7 mm/block for Shapeways to risk printing. This is a 1.4 mm/block version - too small for color printing, but I believe thick enough to print in White, Strong & Flexible.
Not really a nice bracelet, a bit scratchy, but it's cool that you can print unbroken links of Minecraft blocks. The size per block is 3mm/block, so the textures can be seen pretty clearly.
From here, a model by Nefashu, http://www.planetminecraft.com/project/minecraft-world-in-a-bowl/, exported with Mineways at an affordable 1 mm/block print resolution. I printed one, it came out great, one of my favorite 3d prints now.
I've added no markup in cost to the model (no money for me), this was just a cool model and I thought I'd give it a try. The price is a great coincidence, the date of when a new world was discovered. Anyone can download the model and put it up at their own store. Note that this bowl is indeed super-small, just 2 inches high!
From here, a model by Nefashu, http://www.planetminecraft.com/project/minecraft-world-in-a-bowl/, at a safe (but expensive) 2 mm/block. Note that the inside's hollow, both to make it cheaper and to make it cooler (you can peek inside the hole).
I've added no markup in cost to the model (no money for me), this was just a cool model and I thought I'd give it a try. Anyone can download the model and put it up at their own store (hint, hint, Nefashu).
CrazyCake's lab, with his elevator and other experiments. The redstone export looks pretty good at this point, though of course torches are too thin to really print out as-is.
The lower floor of the lock mechanism. Not for sale, as there are a lot of thin hanging walkways and wire paths that would undoubtedly break off if printed. Pity, as the model runs just $23.21.
At 1 mm/block, with trees removed (they'll snap off), made with Mineways. From this world, down south ("east"): http://www.minecraftworldmap.com/worlds/qOZF6 - Really, this model has a number of internal rooms which should get sealed off (manually, by placing torches at the entrances) and then hollowed out. I think this would save $20 or so. But, I'm doubting anyone will actually buy this model; it was fun to export and examine. Download and check it out with the SAP Viewer Complete, for example.
Textured, using the Glimmar Steampunk texture pack, http://bit.ly/yh3ZWU. The latticework in this texture pack gives the model a more real feel. If I spent a bit more time, I'd substitute the lattice tile for the slabs tiles and get latticework throughout the model.
As it turns out, the printer doesn't do great on printing out latticework. The detail's nice on two sides, but the other two are half-there, half-missing.
Not a thrilling model, just a piece of my rollercoaster and the mad music generator. Done at 2.5 mm/block in hopes that the textures are sharper and the roller coaster stronger & printable.
From this build by Cyprezz, exported with Mineways from Minecraft. Each block is 1 mm on a side. The "lesser blocks" feature is off. It printed out great!
Exported from Minecraft using Mineways, from this model - printed at 1 mm/block so that it's cheap. I sent Notch a copy (and credited _disco, the creator, of course).
Ariock sent this test file for solid color VRML export. Though the preview is a bit wrong (Shapeways has a limit of 16 solid colors in their previewer), it prints out fine.
From http://www.planetminecraft.com/project/deerassassins-medieval-building-pack/, sold at no profit to me. As usual, exported with Mineways. This version is at 1 mm/block, vs. the default 2 mm/block. Smaller is cuter! At 7 buildings for $11, this is a great deal. I kept away from printing the windmill buildings in this set as I think they would break off.
Sadly, Shapeways printed these models once, but refuses to print them again, so they're truly unique!
A smaller version of the Mushroom Village (3" wide!), built in Minecraft by Team Atlas, exported with Mineways. I haven't tried to print this one out yet., but it should come out fine. See the larger printed version for a photo, and the tiny version for lots more photos.
As usual, I've added no markup to the price - this is just for fun.
1.7 mm/block (any larger and the thing won't fit in the printer), I like to think it would hold up to printing. A very tall model, 13 inches high, taking advantage of the new Anvil format. From xxx (TBD).
From http://www.planetminecraft.com/project/castle-lividus/, I exported using Mineways just to see if this would print OK. I'm not making any money on this model, the cost is all Shapeways'. This section is printed at 1 mm/block.
This is a 2 mm / block version of Solamar. So, the photo here is the 3 mm version, which you can buy here: http://www.shapeways.com/model/740800/solamar-v52.html
Don't expect the textures to be as nice as with the 3 mm version!
Created by Sterling Babcock in Minecraft and exported using the free Mineways program (http://mineways.com). This colorful building comes in four parts and has one of just about every block in Minecraft. See more pictures and description here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11998354@N07/sets/72157631668904036/with/8049057954/. I haven't printed with Shapeways yet, it looks like Shapeways has improved its geometry cleanup so this model should work fine. The tall lamppost is likely to snap off. The riverbed has dried up in cleanup, I wish I knew why. There are likely to be some minor printing errors with texture - notice how the peak of the roof has some texturing error.
The Eiffel Tower by Mauricio Vives, built in Vokselia using Minecraft and exported using Mineways. I had to play with the settings for export (you can download the model and look in the .wrl at the top to see what values I chose). I *like* to think this model will print correctly. I did turn on "use lesser blocks", which sometimes doesn't work great with Shapeways, as the geometry has to be merged.
Models made in Minecraft (http://minecraft.net) and exported using the free Mineways program (http://mineways.com). Non-profit shop, all models downloadable - enjoy!
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