SpaceX Strongback

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Celebrate the first flight of the Falcon Heavy with the SpaceX Strongback! This print is designed for use with my Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy models, which can be found in the links below. Falcon 9: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2457148 Falcon Heavy: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2478927 Model Features: •Designed to fit 1 original Falcon prints that are approximately 1m tall •Arms pivot to grasp around rocket •Slide the strongback left while in vertical position and fold it flat •Slide the strongback right while in vertical position and lock it in its 20° launch position *****Files starting with "9-" narrow model design to match Falcon 9 configuration, similar to strong back at pad 40 at Cape Canaveral. Build directions remain the same; use regular arm files with this model. Build instructions: Print one of each: bottom left, bottom right, T1, T2, and T3 Print two arms Print 6 base alignment tabs Print 4 upper alignment tabs Alignment tabs fit into slots on model to help line up pieces while gluing them together (see image). Assembly order from bottom to top: Bottom Left and Right, T1, T2, T3. ****NOTE: All parts require supports during printing. Ensure no supports are around the axle of the bottom left and right prints. If supports print inside axle tube, they can be difficult to remove and may bond to axle, breaking it when rotated.