Delta IV Medium+ (5,4) Rocket, 1/200 scale

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Delta IV Medium+ (5,4), 1/200 scale. Approximately 14" long. This model is a replica of the Delta IV components that I created for a Kerbal Space Program mod with only minor adjustments for printing. Assembly takes place via pegs which may require rescaling depending on your printer's tolerances. The pegs are sized based on my own printer's output, slightly undersized for the sockets to account for thicker walls produced by the slicer and printer. A model is also available with all parts arranged together for a single print job option but I still recommend printing one at a time. Space rocket models are abundant but finding the right combination of detail and scale can be challenging if you're being specific. Some models have high polygon counts resulting in detailed prints while others have low counts leading to flat faces on cylinders. Scale information is not always provided and it's unclear whether correct dimensions were adhered to. For my personal project, I'm creating a lineup of space rockets past and present in the same scale. I chose 1:200 because it's large enough for small rockets without being too large for the Saturn V and SLS. My goal is to create simple designs easy to print, sand, and paint with implied details but reasonable approximations of dimensions and proportions. Many models are based on pieces previously created for mods in Kerbal Space program redrawn with different details and polygon counts. At the time, I was recreating real-world rockets attempting to match their actual dimensions based on diagrams and measurements found online. I've kept these reasonably correct while simplifying or omitting various details so please don't assume they're 100% perfect. I hope you enjoy this model!