Nikola Tesla Bust with Base and Name Plate

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I'll never craft masterpieces like this sculpture by mushogenshin, but I wanted to add a base - all great busts need a foundation! The original model (based on version 3) was created in inches, so I first converted it to millimeters. Next, I added a three-tiered base along with a nameplate featuring Tesla's name. However, I soon realized that I didn't have enough space for this at its original size, so I shrunk it down to 75%. When I did that, though, the lines forming some of the segments in the full name "Nikola Tesla" were too small to be printed. To avoid using a different font, I created a second version with a smaller nameplate bearing only the last name "Tesla." This allowed me to scale down the plate to 75% (in both X and Y axes) without issues. If you prefer a more minimalist look, there's also an option without any nameplate at all. Here's a quick summary: NikolaTesla_wBase = no nameplate, can be printed at 75% NikolaTesla_wBase-Nameplate_v1 = full name on plate, cannot be scaled down NikolaTesla_wBase-Nameplate_v2 = last name on plate, can be scaled down to 75% Make sure to print the corresponding nameplate for your chosen version and only scale it in the X/Y direction.