Japanese Shinto Shrine Gate (Torii) No Supports

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In my pursuit of a 3D-printable Torii, I faced a common issue – all models out there weren't quite compatible with FDM printing.They required more support material than the actual model and those left ugly surfaces after removal.Striving for a cleaner, FDM-friendly remix, I settled on Dantech's detailed copy of the Great Torii of Miyajima (Itsukushima Shrine Floating Torii Gate) to base a remix on. Big thanks to Dantech for the great work – it's been a joy to build upon.This remix adds extra details, like tiny roofs covering the wedged joints.The wedged joints have been promoted from mere decoration to serving a structural purpose, turning the Torii into a cool 3D puzzle that showcases Japanese construction techniques. Frankly, regarding overall ease of printing, we are trading off excessive supports, bad surfaces and wasted material, for very sharp corners to print and connections and bushings to fit.Its still one of the more challenging prints and you should have your bed leveling in order.When succeeding, we are left with great surfaces, tight fit, strong build quality, customization options regarding color and size. And hopefully much fun during assembly and using the model for decorative, scale model purposes or as a cool toy.Let's dive into the details of printing and assembly for a smooth experience. If you want to support my work, please check my other models!I do very niche projects mostly. Thus, understandably, only few of my models become popular.But chances are high that you can find inspiration from my specialized works.Thank you and happy printing!