3D Catan But Bigger
Description
PDFThis is yet-another Catan 3D set. But bigger.
Differences
This version combines the two versions mentioned in the remixes, but also ditches the annoying connectors, enlarges everything by 1.25x (because 1.5x is too crazy!), includes 3mf files for multi-color layering, avoids wasting filament when coloring, and takes the best (imho) pieces from both models.
Multi-Color
The 3mf files included were made with BambuStudio and include color change markers. You should be able to do similar in prusa slicer - I did with my mini. I've also flattened the sheep field in some parts, so the sheep can be just be printed on top with color change easily.
Print Counts
| Tiles | 3-4 Players | 5-6 Players (Total) |
| Desert | 1 | 2 |
| Brick | 3 | 5 |
| Sheep | 4 | 6 |
| Ore | 3 | 5 |
| Wheat | 4 | 6 |
| Wood | 4 | 6 |
| Coasts | 3-4 Players | 5-6 Players (Total) |
| Beaches Out | 6 | |
| Beaches In | 6 | |
| Ports Out-Out | 3 | |
| Ports Out-In | 3 | |
| Ports In-Out | 3 | |
| Tile Numbers | 3-4 Players | 5-6 Players (Total) |
| 2,12 | 1 | 2 |
| 3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11 | 2 | 3 |
| Player Tokens | ||
| Settlements / Villages | 5 | |
| Cities | 4 | |
| Roads | 15 | |
| Crossroads (optional) | 7+ | |
| Game Pieces | ||
| Robber / Bandit | 1 | |
| 3:1 Boats | 4 | 5 |
| 2:1 Boats (Resource Specific) | 1 each | |
Maths
I've tried to include maths for everything I did to make these models, so others could tweak. Obviously, it's likely confusing since it's a lot of numbers. I recommend understanding hexagon maths and making sure proportions are proper.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hexagon
Dimension Changes
Tiles are now 100mm x 115.47mm. This follows the hexagon ratio 1 : 1.1547005. Tile heights are increased by 1.25x as well, since taller is better, right? Btw, I originally tried 1.5x and the tiles were massive… 1.25 seems to be a sweet spot to allow for a 5-6 player game on a 40" gaming table.
Male and Female connectors are placed ¼ and ¾ on the edge of the tiles. This is ~14.44mm from the vertices. If you are keen to change things, please feel free to fix my math on the male and female connectors as it is slightly off on the tiles but everything does fit together.
The settlement tokens have not have their height increased, to make them more visually distinct with the cities, which are taller than ever.
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Model origin
The author remixed this model.
Differences of the remix compared to the original
This uses the thicker bases of Benbtl's Remix, but ditches the individual connector pieces - which are super annoying to work with to assemble the board. Instead, custom hex male and female connectors are used which focus on tighter tolerances.
This also includes elements of MioPrint's Catan 3D prints.
