Tarbosaurus skull, sliced for printing

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The Tarbosaurus's skull, an Asian counterpart to the Tyrannosaurus Rex, was originally displayed as a 3D scan online by Artec, a renowned 3D scanner manufacturer. Their 3D model download page at http://www.artec3d.com/gallery/3d-models/ houses some impressive content. To simplify printing, I divided the skull into four parts using Netfabb - top front and back, as well as bottom front. Artec's STL is exceptionally clean, so feel free to experiment with alternative preparation methods for 3D printing. Upon completing the print, assemble the pieces: first, join the top front and back on a flat surface; second, unite the top front with the bottom front; third, add the bottom back left side; finally, attach the bottom back right side. Be aware that little nubbins will print along with these parts, which can be glued to the corresponding bones on the top back piece. For optimal printing of the tricky bottom back piece, consider printing the left and right sides separately, centering them on the build platform.