So, as some of you may know, a while back there was a free tool made by Smoggy3D called Map2Model.

Map2Model was a free web-based tool that converted real-world map data into 3D-printable models of cities, neighborhoods, and landscapes. Users could select an area on a map and generate downloadable STL or 3MF files featuring buildings, roads, terrain, and waterways.

Smoggy3D took down this tool - widely believed due to purported legal threats - many guessed at the time that Lichtbild, a company that sells 3D printed models of cities, neighborhoods, and landscapes, was responsible.

A new tool has taken its place called Mini Skyline . it has expanded on the concept and improved its capabilities quite a bit. It's a free tool.…