3D Printed Model Airports

How do you find the height dimensions of the terminals? Also, how do you get the curves on the roof of RDU so well?
I use Google Earth for all measurements, and when that’s not available I use images to accurately determine the height of a building.

RDU was actually a fairly simple airport to model, modern designs like this are often quicker than a more traditional terminal.
 
I use Google Earth for all measurements, and when that’s not available I use images to accurately determine the height of a building.

RDU was actually a fairly simple airport to model, modern designs like this are often quicker than a more traditional terminal.
I got the height for Indianapolis by comparing to known dimensions, such as the height of aircraft parked at the gates, or the marked clearance dimensions on the passageways underneath. Also, my dad used to work the ramp at IND and indicated that the height of a baggage cart is about 6 feet. So that was another point of reference. Fixed the height of the main deck floor above the ramp, then established the overall height of the structure in proportion to that. But I suppose my process was a little more involved since my terminal no longer exists. For buildings that still exist, there are 3D models in Google Earth and you can zoom in down to ground level and measure them directly with the included tools! The old parking garage is still standing, so I was able to measure it that way.
 
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Fresh off the printer!

LAX West Gates in full multicolour. This took up almost 9 days of non-stop print time. 😂
 

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What is the height of the terminal on the tops of its curves on the roof?(specifically on the wings where the aircraft park, and not the central area with no jet bridges) Also what 3d printer and software do you use to make this?
 
What is the height of the terminal on the tops of its curves on the roof?(specifically on the wings where the aircraft park, and not the central area with no jet bridges) Also what 3d printer and software do you use to make this?
The terminal is ~6cm tall. This was designed on Fusion360 and printed on a BambuLab A1.
 
Yep! That’s how I print in multiple colours.
I see, I am thinking about purchasing the MMU3 for my Prusa MK4, but I was also having a look at Bambu's printers as the Mini + AMS Lite is about the same price as purchasing the MMU3 alone.
I probably won't buy a Bambu and I'll save for the MMU3, but I'm curious, how well does the A1 + AMS perform?
 
I see, I am thinking about purchasing the MMU3 for my Prusa MK4, but I was also having a look at Bambu's printers as the Mini + AMS Lite is about the same price as purchasing the MMU3 alone.
I probably won't buy a Bambu and I'll save for the MMU3, but I'm curious, how well does the A1 + AMS perform?
I’ve got some experience with the MMU3 on the Mk3 Prusas, it works fine but is very finicky and rather slow.

The AMS runs like a dream. It blows literally everything else out of the park. I couldn’t recommend it more.
 
I’ve got some experience with the MMU3 on the Mk3 Prusas, it works fine but is very finicky and rather slow.

The AMS runs like a dream. It blows literally everything else out of the park. I couldn’t recommend it more.
I see. I believe the MMU3 is faster on the MK4 and I would personally just stay all Prusa, but the A1 is certainly a great option and I have it on my list.
Thanks for the info on the A1!
 
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