Space Shuttle on launch pad - fixed

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For Space Shuttle Orbiter's Launch Pad Model on ROTOSCAN, the wing section and tail underwent changes for smoother printing. The aft section's reversed faces ensured a more seamless print. The orbiter's mid section features an added peg hole, enabling secure attachment to the external tank, located at what I believe is the precise spot. Adjustments were also made to the external tank's fore and aft sections; problematic peg holes required a solution found in inverting specific STL faces for resolution improvement. In response to makerbot resolution constraints, forward fuel tank adjustments allowed successful printing of its 'intertank' section. Stringer smoothing in the STL file proved tedious but yielded satisfactory results. The thrust from solid rocket boosters played a significant role in transitioning hydrogen and oxygen tanks through a stiffening mechanism known as stringers; these components are integral to stability. Refer to this article for comprehensive details: http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/technology/sts-newsref/et.html