SpaceX MK1 Starship and Super Heavy model rocket parts

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We were determined to build a BT-80 size model rocket replica of the SpaceX Starship MK1, along with its proposed superheavy booster. The core of our design is a standard BT-80 cardboard tube, which we frequently visit near the construction site where SpaceX is building its prototype starships at Boca Chica. When the lower part of the Starship MK1 was destroyed, we were eager to see it take flight anyway. As SpaceX progresses toward developing an MK3 version, different from the original, we wanted to build a MK1 model. We discovered https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3886206 and opted for the shorter superheavy fin can as our base. To accommodate the slightly smaller tube size, you'll need to trim it a bit if you're using a typical motor mount kit. Our design calls for two BT-80 tubes, approximately 33cm each, plus a custom-made nosecone. We had to shorten the tube significantly when we used the fin can as our base to maintain scale accuracy. We created a MK1 nosecone and recommend adding internal supports to ensure stability. The cone fits loosely but accurately replicates the real Starship's nosecone, still standing at the construction site. For the rest of the starship model, we printed only the wing tips and left the center tube unprinted. We used sanded balsa wood for the raceways connecting the top fins to the wings, carefully balancing weight distribution. Landing leg covers complete the MK1 design, aiming to recreate its appearance at Elon's presentation in September 2019. The cardboard tube extends through the super heavy section, with a simple black line marking where the two vehicles meet. The grid fins we used were scaled from an online model and curved to match the rocket body's shape. Due to printing constraints, they must be printed one at a time in its edge configuration.