Cylon Raider BSG

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This is a Cylon Raider from the Battle Star Galactica series. It's a fairly simple design but detailed enough to still be a bit of fun! Print Settings Printer Brand: FlashForge Printer: FlashForge Creator Pro Rafts: Yes Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.20 Infill: 40 Notes: Ideally this model should have been split into two halves to avoid support structures, however it does benefit from not needing any assembly. Printer: FlashForge Creator Pro Bed: Glass Bed temp: 110 Extruder temp: 220 Filament: Standard ABS Post-Printing I used ABS on this print as I wanted a nice gloss finish. I used the cold acetone vapor method for an hour and a half. This involved lining a sealed PTFE box with acetone-soaked kitchen towel and placing the model on a foil base to ensure that it did not stick. I attempted to time-lapse the process but the light got turned off, so I have no useful footage. I can only upload a picture of the box I used. How I Designed This I put together a short video of some of the various stages that a 3D printed model goes through. Ideally this model should have been split into two halves to avoid support structures, however it does benefit from not needing any assembly. The model is not very detailed but it has just enough to show off the iconic shape of the Cylon Raider.