Building Sculpture for FDM Printing

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EDIT: Since mustbme's original files seem to be unavailable, I've included those original files (STL, STP, and IGES) for reference. Although posted as a remix, this project is more accurately described as a 'separate, scale, and organize' effort. Very few parts have been altered other than their size, which has been scaled down to fit my modest print bed. I've separated the parts into multiple STL files. When printed at this reduced scale, the full model stands approximately 18 inches tall (460mm) instead of the original's 1.8 meters. When printing, I configured the slicer to print outside perimeters before inside surfaces, which helped hold intricate details together. Additionally, I ensured that top and bottom layers were set so none of the parts would use infill material; most parts are only 1.3mm thick, consisting of a 0.3mm first layer plus five 0.2mm layers. For assembly, I've included a PDF showing how the parts fit together and their corresponding STL files. The parts that slide together assembled seamlessly from the printer, but those with tabs and slots required some filing to facilitate smooth assembly; specifically, opening the slots slightly and narrowing the tabs slightly allowed for easy connection.