Executor Greebled (and sliced 6x)

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This remix started when I stumbled across an impressive model and realized that to achieve its full potential, I would need to break it down into sections. To add more detail and interest, I opted for using the Greebles plugin for 3ds max. The original model's topology left a lot to be desired, so I decided to clean up many of the top side faces before applying the Greebles modifier. I also chose to use support rods throughout most of the major sections of the ship to give it extra rigidity and strength when assembling it or if you want to feel like a ship builder, try friction welding! After applying the Greebles feature (if I can coin this term), the ship was exported to netfabb for slicing and repair work. Please note that the files are not to scale or correct orientation. The best orientation is having the largest flat side on the print bed, which should require the least amount of support during the printing process, as per screenshots. To fit my standard FlashForge Pro print bed, I had to scale each piece to 25%. You will need to use support in whatever slicer you choose and I strongly recommend Simplify 3d for its fast slicing capabilities. Even on my G3258 OC running at 4.5ghz, slicing took between 5-10 minutes on some of the more complex sections! Be warned! The original model had a poly count of around 200k, while the Greebles plugin increased this to nearly 8 million. I'm not sure what the final tally is after netfabb cleanup. Currently, I am printing Part03 and it has been going for over 20 hours so far, with the print appearing to be just over half done! So, I might need to fine-tune my speed a bit more. It would be interesting to see the results of someone who has an army of bots that can print each part simultaneously. I am open to hearing feedback, but please be kind as this is my first remix attempt. Update 16/12/16: I have now finished printing and assembling (see make) and am now looking to fix gaps in the print due to warping before painting. My measurements of the completed ship come in at 68x22cm. Print Settings Printer: FlashForge Creator Pro Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: 100-200 microns Infill: 10% Notes: Recommend finding the optimal balance between speed and precision here. 10% infill honeycomb, 2-3 shells, 60/90mms as a ballpark Scale - 25% if you want it to fit your ffpro stock bed and use .9mm dowels. Post-Printing Join with good glue; I will be trying some Plumbers PVC Cement (Clear). For extra support, I am going to use .9mm wooden dowels from my local hardware store @ $1.50 a meter. These will only be .9mm for users using 25% scale like me have maxed out for my FFpro bed. If you can scale this model higher for your monster bed then go for it, but your print times will also go through the roof! And the Dowel holes will scale accordingly (obviously).