Supersized/1 Meter Long TOS Enterprise with Stand and Redesigned Bussard Scoops

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Warning: These optimized files are huge and may be the reason why the Engineering area with struts is not showing. To get the full-sized files, go to https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2364660. This 1 Meter long TOS Enterprise model is cut up into parts that can be printed without supports. It includes a large Instruction sheet that lays out how many of each tab to print. The individual parts are full mesh resolution and oriented to print, but they come in huge file sizes. However, the optimized files are grouped by sections and are not oriented to print, losing some fidelity during the optimization process. This choice was made for those who cannot process or have slow internet. For a more in-depth look at printing and development, check out https://ultimaker.com/en/community/45889-the-clumsy-noob-goes-supersized-in-the-noobverse. This is an ongoing thread where I post updates on print images and tips for facilitating printing. I printed most of the model in Polycarbonate for strength until I ran out, then switched to CPE+. You can find more information about this process as well as post-processing updates by checking my thread. A new piece will be added inside the Nacelle Scoops to get that cool lighting look without having to light the entire model. This is because it's not designed for lighting unless you want to bore out a lot of space for wiring. However, I may set something like this up in the future. This thing took a little over a week to print. As a helpful hint, print the tabs last so that you can adjust for individual materials and shrinkage expansion. The design allows for enlargement and reduction should you want to play with scale. Each part is watertight and has no red errors in slicers. I used a tab and slot system because it offers flexibility if one chooses to enlarge or reduce the model to print on various systems and materials. Markings are in raised guides to facilitate painting, which I tried to make easy to see yet not obtrusive. The deflector dish was designed to be added post-production so that you can paint the copper color inside the deflector rings more easily. The stand will come later as I am still printing out some things. I just wanted to get this much up because it takes forever to print, especially if you're ambitious. I am currently puttying and sanding then painting the model, taking a Zen approach to such things. If you like instructions suitable for printing, check out http://www.kmanstudios.com/StarTrekSupersizedInstructionsFullSize.jpg. The Stardate is 06-24-'17, and I've updated the set of designs with new Nacelle scoops. You can find a really sucky image and an MP4 file at http://kmanstudios.com/NacelleTest.mp4. Final Update: The stand is now up with renderings to show the parts and how it fits onto the engineering section. There are better pics of the new Bussard Scoops to show how they look unlit, including one without interior fluting and two different levels of fluting for choice. I believe I have everything up now, but if you find a corrupt file or missing part, please PM me.