[OSM-talk] Building a paper globe

[Paul Houle]

bernhard wrote:
> Hi all
>
> I would like to build an OSM printed paper globe.
> It should be made out of 2 sheets of A3 paper - A3 (297mm × 420mm) is 
> the maximum size the color printer is able to handle.
>
> The globe will be a Dodecahedron
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodecahedron
>
>   
    This reminds me of Bucky Fuller's dymaxion map:

http://www.rwgrayprojects.com/rbfnotes/maps/graymap1.html

    My guess is that Fuller's patents on this have long run out.  This 
could be a really fun project.