Flying Sub (with detailed interior)

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Jan 15, 2020 update: V2 printing is now much simpler. Two interior options are available. Start by trying Flying_Sub-interior-split+support-fixed first. If this version (which includes built-in support) proves too difficult, use the "Flying_sub_interior_x2-easy print-plated" option instead, which requires a bit more gluing and assembly. Jan 16, 2020 update: A new "Flying_sub_interior_v2+support-plated" option has been added, featuring pre-rendered support for easier printing. (Raft is recommended for all parts.) Jan 16 update #2: The top and bottom shells have been replaced with higher-quality versions, now available as Flying_Sub_shells+support_v2.stl. All files are confirmed to slice correctly. The two separate parts of the Flying sub top and bottom shells are designed to fit snugly together when assembled, despite their visible gap. These shells include built-in support that needs to be removed before assembly. For an easy-to-print model without a detailed interior, print the one-piece version as shown. This model looks great with just a little painting. The original model (attributed to Tobz) was created by sgillford_at_gmail.com. I made numerous modifications to make it printable. NetFabb and Microsoft 3D Builder were used to create and fix the parts, which are fully manifold and should print without issue. I recommend printing the top and bottom shell pieces in yellow and the interior (and optional lower hatch) in gray or silver. A picture of my first printed version (made solid with MeshMixer, then printed with 0% infill and 3 shells in GP3D Yellow PLA on a Replicator 2), with the interior details and lights Photoshopped in, inspired me to create a detailed interior. The hatch on the bottom is separate and covers a hole for a display stand (like this one: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1299040). It might also look good emerging from a splash like this one: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:192007. The lower shell has holes for lights, with plenty of room inside the shell for necessary wiring. The chairs and people shown in the photo are not included yet. Print the one-piece model as shown in the last photo with 0% infill, 3 shells, raft and support ON.