SpaceX Falcon 9 block 5 rocket, 1/200 scale

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, 1/200 scale. Approximately 14" long. + *2019-07-31: Added a stand that holds the rocket at a 3 degree tilt. Also re-uploaded STL coordinates as millimeters instead of meters with a scale factor.* Included are the original whole model, plus individual parts with pegs to connect them. I sized the pegs based on my own printer's output (the 3D assets have the pegs slightly undersized for the sockets, understanding that the slicer+printer would make the walls a little too thick). Also there is a model with all of the parts arranged together, for a single print job option. I still recommend printing one at a time, though. The pegs are meant to make alignment straightforward, but it's still intended to be glued together. While plenty of space rocket models are already available, I decided to create some myself since finding the right combination of detail and scale can be tricky if you're being specific. Some models have high levels of detail and are intended for large-scale printing, while others have low polygon counts resulting in visibly flat faces on cylinders. Not everyone includes scale information, and it's not always clear if the correct dimensions were adhered to. I'm working on a personal project that involves creating a lineup of space rockets, past and present, all at the same scale. I chose 1:200 because it's large enough to keep small rockets from being too tiny, but not so large that larger models like the Saturn V and SLS will be enormous either. My goal is to have very simple designs that are easy to print, sand, and paint, while only implying intricate details if necessary. I want to retain a reasonably good approximation of the dimensions and proportions of the original. Many of my models are based on pieces I previously created for mods in Kerbal Space program, but redrawn with different details and polygon counts. At the time, I was recreating real-world rockets by matching their actual dimensions based on diagrams and measurements I could find online. I've done what I can to keep these reasonably correct while simplifying or omitting various details, so please don't assume they're 100% perfect. I hope you enjoy!