SpaceX Falcon Heavy Expansion Kit for Falcon 9 Model

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<p>This is an expansion kit for my SpaceX Falcon 9 Model found here: <a href="https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/109824-spacex-falcon-9-model-kit">https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/109824-spacex-falcon-9-model-kit</a> </p><p><i>**</i>Model Update: A new .stl file has been added that includes the beams that connect the boosters to the Falcon Heavy core stage. Print two of the "booster-core connector" files and use them as the top booster connections. Print two of the "booster connectors" for the bottom connections.</p><p><i>**</i>Many of you asked, so here it is, the Strongback is now available here! <a href="https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/109821-spacex-strongback">https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/109821-spacex-strongback</a> </p><p>This kit allows you to build a Falcon Heavy as well as attach a Crew Dragon capsule (Dragon V2) to your model.</p><p>Instructions:</p><ol><li>Print a complete Falcon 9 model from the link above as well as two additional first stages (pieces 1-4, landing legs, and grid fins.</li><li>Print 4 of the booster connectors and insert them into the 4 large holes in one of the Falcon 9 first stages. Connect the two addition first stages using the corresponding holes.</li><li>Print 2 booster nose cones and connect these to the top of the two boosters. These use the same rotate-to-lock connectors as the interstage on the original model.</li><li>Print the Crew Dragon capsule, trunk, and nose cone. Either the Dragon or the cargo fairings from the original model can be attached to the top of the core stage.</li></ol><h3>Print Settings</h3><p><strong>Printer:</strong></p><p>Flashforge Creator Pro</p><p> </p><p><strong>Rafts: </strong></p><p>Doesn't Matter</p><p><strong>Supports:</strong></p><p> </p><p>Yes</p><p> </p><p><strong>Resolution: </strong></p><p>.2 or better</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Category: 3D Printing</p>