Or knows of someone who does? I recently started sculpting 28mm miniatures and wanted to scan them so that I could see how they held up as a 3D print miniature. I wanted to see if anyone had ideas where I might get my models scanned without having to buy all the hardware and software myself. Cheers and Thanks
Where do you live? There's a list of scanners partnered with Shapeways here. https://www.shapeways.com/discover/3d-printed-selfies This is targeted towards scanning full scale people but they may have smaller detailed ones on site. I would send them messages or do a search on google with your city.
First I would try using 123D catch or Autodesk Remake. I've seen decent results with both and can be used for free. At that size and detail, it may not be enough for you though. Unless you have a really good camera to take the pictures with.
Define "want" - grin. I'm messing around with photo stitching right now, will advise if that goes south.
Check your local university. Like for example, my university lets one check out these scanners like checking out a book from a library. Also, see if there are any Fab Labs or the like in your area to see what they have to offer. I have heard that the photogrammetry method mentioned can be used to scan small objects. For example, take a look at this Instructibles. In the future, you might like to sculpt digitally using software like Zbrush.
Wow those are some expensive scanners! This DIY photogrammetry is right up my alley, DSLR, 100mm macro lense, Stepper motor, controller, soldering iron - all in the house. I built a pan drive for timelapse photography and so I have a nice junk drawer. -S