Single Shell Rocinante for Easy Resin Prints - Original Martian Armor

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UPDATE April 7 2023: 1) Re-uploaded both PDC versions as manifold stls. The ones posted before this date were not manifold (originally uploaded the wrong ones). 2) Uploaded a pre-supported Roci with PDC V2. It test printed fine at the uploaded scale (5" tip of antennae to tip of drive cone) and at 70% (3 ½"). However, 70% is on the edge of too small. Very challenging to remove supports without breaking a PDC off. I broke one off, but it glued on fine.UPDATE April 2 2023: Uploaded a V2 of both models. V2 has thicker communication antennas and enlarged PDC parts to make easier to resin print in smaller scales.I remixed Martin's Rocinante with parts from his generic frigate and my version of the Martian PDCs. I wanted to create a version closer to the earlier season Roci, without landing gear. I made the models so they are a single shell that can printed easily as a solid or hollow object on a resin printer. I successfully printed a 10.5cm (about 4") version with PDCs, but do not recommend printing the PDC version that small as removing supports was challenging. I may update later to include a version with PDCs, but friendlier to print at those small scales.I have not tested on FDM, but my assumption is the model could be cut into parts using the slicer and printed in sections. I will include a third version soon that would allow you to glue in PDCs after printing the body. Please Note: There are some small imperfections not in Martin's original models. I had to use multiple programs and tools to remove the interior and some quality was lost along the way.