Carrera digital 124 / 132 Randstreifen kurve, gerade, Shoulder corner, straight

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I was thrilled to discover that this model wasn't available on Thingiverse, so I took matters into my own hands and designed it myself. The parts are fully compatible with the original carrera parts and are held together by the bright red clips. Since the original carrera parts can be quite pricey and often require a large quantity, this design is an excellent way to save some cash. The weight of the parts is approximately 30-40 grams, which is equivalent to about half the cost of one original 1/60 corner piece that sells for around five euros. If you consider that one kilogram of PLA filament costs between fifteen and twenty euros, this design can potentially save you up to four euros per corner piece. When you factor in the large number of parts needed, the savings really start to add up. However, there is a slight trade-off - these parts are only available in single colors, which means they don't have the iconic red and white stripes that characterize the original carrera pieces. Using a technique showcased by @MakeAnything on YouTube (see videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV2AjyowXX4&t=1s and here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7FiT5VqLSg&t=326s), I was able to create a three-colored straight piece just like the one in the picture. If you're interested in getting files for this, let me know - but be warned that printing it will require some extra effort. For optimal printing results, place the flat side of the model on the print bed and use supports for the areas where the red clips are located. Printing two layers on top and two layers on the bottom should provide sufficient stability, while additional layers would only result in unnecessary plastic waste - in my opinion.