GI Joe U.S.S. Flagg aircraft carrier

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The U.S.S. Flagg, often referred to as the holy grail of 80's GI Joe toys. I didn't own this toy as a kid (it was extremely expensive, approximately $100 in the Sears catalog) so I created these files based on the blueprints that came with the toy and pictures I found online. I wasn't certain if I should make it a 'playset' like the actual toy or modify the design to resemble a real-life functional ship. In the end, I decided to stay true to the 80's toy, and this is the result. Like other GI Joe models I've posted, the 3D files are full-scale but intended to be printed at 25% scale. The actual toy was approximately 7 feet long, so this one comes in a bit shorter than 2 feet. My printer isn't large enough to make the hull and flight deck as one piece, so I divided it up into sections and glued them together. I've included uncut versions in case you have an oversized printer. This is a very challenging set of parts to assemble but I tried to make it as easy as possible. I glued the hull together first, then glued the flight deck to the hull. If in doubt, look at pictures of the real toy online for reference. a. The antenna array is printed with the base down, without supports. b. The tower is printed with the base down, and requires supports. c. The crane is printed with the base down, without supports. Be careful when removing from the print bed, as the hook is delicate. d. The captain's launch is printed with the base down and supports. e. I had the best success printing the flight deck one section at a time, face up. For my first attempt, I printed all four pieces simultaneously, on edge and with supports, but didn't like the result because the details were filled in by support material. f. The turrets are printed with the base down and require supports. You will need three. g. The radar dishes are printed with the base down, and no additional support is needed. You will need two. h. The hull is printed in sections, with supports. As always, I extend my gratitude to the men and women who operate real equipment like this so people like me can live life in peace and safety. This file is available for free download. Please note that it is listed as 'non-commercial'. Neither you nor I are allowed to purchase or sell physical copies of this 3D model. You are permitted (and encouraged) to print copies for your own personal use. If you have been redirected to this file from a source other than my site on thingiverse.com, they have done so without my permission. Thank you for respecting the rights of the original copyright holder.