NASA SLS Block IB Crew, 1/200 scale

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NASA SLS Block IB Crew configuration, 1/200 scale. Approximately 21.5 inches long. Assembly is done via pegs, which may need to be rescaled slightly depending on your printer's tolerances. I sized the pegs based on my own printer's output (the 3D assets have the pegs slightly undersized for the sockets, understanding that the slicer+printer would make the walls a little too thick). There is also a model with all of the parts arranged together, which can be printed as a single job option. However, I still recommend printing one at a time. While there are already plenty of space rocket models available, I decided to make some on my own since it's often hard to find the right combination of detail and scale if you're being specific. Some rockets are highly detailed and intended to be printed large, while others have low polygon counts that result in visibly flat faces in cylinders. Not everyone includes scale information, and it's not always clear if the correct dimensions were adhered to. For my personal project, I am trying to create a lineup of space rockets, past and present, in the same scale. I settled on 1:200 because it's large enough to keep small rockets from being too tiny, but not so large that the Saturn V and SLS will be enormous either. My goal is to have very simple designs that are easy to print, sand, and paint, and only imply intricate details if necessary, while retaining a reasonably good approximation of dimensions and proportions. Many of my models are based on pieces I previously created for mods in Kerbal Space Program, but redrawn with different details and polygon counts. At the time, I was recreating real-world rockets and attempting to match their actual dimensions based on diagrams and measurements found online. I've done what I can to keep these reasonably correct while simplifying or omitting various details. I hope you enjoy!