Akira Class Fixed for print

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I updated the files: akira_afterclean2.obj is now a lighter obj format model, identical to the original, while akira_stl.stl is also available in stl format. Akira class was my all-time favorite Star Trek ship. The reason I started printing models was so I could create my own Akira replica (before the starship collection). I made a simple model that printed well for myself, but recently discovered this detailed model on Thingiverse. It's credited to metlesitsfleetyards.deviantart.com, so be sure to check it out. Although the original model was perfect for animation, it wasn't ideal for printing. I tweaked the mesh and now it's ready for print! I rebuilt the torpedo launchers and modified the bridge slightly, but most of the detail remains intact. I'll consider adding a separate model in the future, so the blue nacelles inside and Bussard collector can be printed with different colored plastic. If you're interested, I might fix more Star Trek models down the line.