Roman Temple

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The model is based on the Temple of Portunus, also known as the Temple of Fortuna Virilis, which stands near the Tiber in Rome (see photograph). The temple dates from the first century B.C. but was converted to a Christian church in the 9th century, by enclosing the ancient structure in brickwork. In the 1920s, the additions were all stripped away, to reveal the original structure, and a great deal of conservation work has been carried out more recently. THE MODEL is printed in several parts, designed to slot neatly into each other for correct positioning: The PODIUM (or base) is in two parts, the front part with steps also includes the shafts of the portico pillars (with entasis.) The CELLA (the central enclosed structure) is printed in two parts including the 'engaged' half-columns. The ENTABLATURE (the part with the frieze between the tops of the pillars and the roof) is again printed in two parts, the front part includes the Ionic capitals for the portico columns. The ROOF is also in two parts, and there are four 'connectors' (printed separately,) designed position the roof pieces correctly on the entablature. The parts can be fixed together permanently with a few dabs of super-glue applied during assembly. The overall size of the assembled model is 19.6cm. x 9.6cm. x 12.5cm. high. PRINTING: Print all parts in the orientation shown. The model was printed on my Fifth Generation Makerbot at the default settings. Printing times were as follows: Podium front (+ columns) - 5hr. 36min. Podium rear - 3hr. 51min. Cella front - 3hr. 58min. Cella rear - 4hr. 33min. Entablature front - 3hr. 6min. Entablature rear - 2hr. 33min. Roof front - 4hr. 1min. Roof rear - 4 hr. 1min. Connectors (x 4) - 17min. See more of my designs at https://www.thingiverse.com/Winslow/designs