Re: OT: OT Re: Fuller Map OT: Shape of the Earth

Tim May wrote:
 There's
> information on the map here: http://www.bfi.org/map.htm#define and a
> detailed treatment here:
> http://www.rwgrayprojects.com/rbfnotes/maps/graymap1.html
>
Fascinating.  I wish I understood it better........... anyhow, there's
mention of a book that I might find useful.

I've been thinking recently of getting one of those big inflated plastic
balls used in gyms (various sizes, but at least 18-24in. diam.).  If you
recall the hemisphere maps on my website
(http://cinduworld.tripod.com/contents.htm) -- which are "accurate enough",
the originals are approx. 9" diam.-- how would I enlarge the various
continents etc. to be able to trace on the ball, or make paper cut-outs that
could be pasted on??? Very jury-rigged, I realize, but might be fun.