Nautilus Giant Squid Stand

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Decided to tackle this enormous project in Blender with confidence :). Printed in one piece using extensive support material, which proved to be a great decision. Created a sample at 50% scale beforehand and was thrilled with the outcome. The full-scale model shown here is a testament to the success of that initial test. One crucial detail worth mentioning is that the tentacle extending up and over the nautilus shell may require detachment and reattachment for easy insertion of the nautilus. To hold everything in place temporarily, I inserted a toothpick into the tentacle until I'm ready to glue it back securely. Would love to hear your thoughts on this creation and any suggestions you might have for improvement!