Being able to fly around the globe in Google Maps or Google Earth and see 3D reconstructions of buildings and landmarks is admittedly a lot of fun, but most of these models have so far been pretty ...

Released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), the model displays a full 3D rendering of Tokyo’s 23 central wards including Shibuya, Ueno and Shinjuku.

In the newest release of Surfer, users can make their 3D models more informative by adding any number of contour slices, at any orientation, through their 3D grid. GOLDEN, CO, UNITED STATES, March ...

It may not be the easiest 3D modeling software to use, but as a free program for Windows, Mac, and Linux, it's a good place to start if you're new to the scene.