Balancing Cube on Column

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# Balancing Cube on Column ## A Classic Optical Illusion While working on a _Luft 46_ Antarctic base with a Haunebu II flying saucer (a totally fictitious vessel) for an upcoming magazine article, I discovered this nifty optical illusion. By cutting off a corner of a cube, you can balance this geometric shape in a delightfully whimsical manner. Introducing a classically-shaped column to this balancing act further enhances the visual impact of this optical illusion. ### The Model There are two STL files for this model: the column and the cube. To construct a complete column, print two copies of the column file. Glue the two column parts together end-to-end using Testors Liquid Cement for Plastic Models (#3507). Then add the square-shaped base (column capital) to each end of the assembled column. Now carefully balance the 3D cube print on the column capital. Enjoy. ### And Finally, I'd like to mention that buying my book about plastic kit modeling enables me to continue publishing FREE 3D models. The book can be ordered from Amazon in a softbound format ($24.95). Thank you and, also, thanks for reading! *Something's Funny in the Air* - https://www.amazon.com/Somethings-Funny-Air-Dave-Prochnow/dp/1717823157/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533745899&sr=1-1&keywords=someone%27s+funny+in+the+air