Mystery Science Theater 3000 Modular Silhouette MST3K

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This is a highly customizable 3D printable silhouette inspired by the cult classic TV show Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K). Place it on your TV, computer screen, or even a window for a fun display! **MST3K Silhouette.stl** features three main characters and measures just over six seats wide, with a total length of approximately 19cm. The rightmost partial seat is carefully designed to fit snugly into the corner of the screen, while the leftmost seat is rounded to resemble the last seat on a row - perfect for those who prefer a more compact design. **MST3K Silhouette Extra Seats.stl** adds five additional empty seats to the left of the main model, allowing you to create a longer silhouette as needed. These extra seat modules can be easily attached using CA (super glue) on the bonding edges, with a straightedge recommended for maintaining even alignment. Wax paper is also suggested to prevent parts from sticking to your work surface. This design should sit comfortably on the bezel of a TV or computer screen, or a window frame, without requiring any additional support. If your 3D printer produces a lip around the base of your models (due to the first layer being printed too low), you may need to sand it off to ensure a smooth fit. Chamfered or rounded bezels can also present a challenge. For a truly immersive experience, you can print the silhouette at a much larger scale - roughly 7 seats wide - but be aware that this may obstruct subtitles and other on-screen content. I personally use a 55-inch screen and find the original-scale silhouette easy to view from about 2 meters away without being too distracting.