The Great Space Race ships

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I was inspired by ScottDavidSteele's exceptional .obj design on MyMiniFactory, specifically his The Space Guppy model, which caught my attention online. I decided to take the initiative and replace the Guppy with actual models of various ships that Craig Zipse, a talented game designer, kindly supplied me with. I may also add those unreleased ships later. I've taken ScottDavidSteele's Guppy design and modified it to ensure the rockets match my own design specifications. This modification was essential in achieving a cohesive look for my overall project. The base of the set features a forward-facing arrow that helps players easily determine facing from across the board, which is particularly useful for "Old Faithful" since it doesn't have its own facing indicator. I've successfully modified the Octopoid model so that it prints with the stand intact. The tentacles were indeed a challenging aspect to tackle during this process. The modified stand now includes an inserted direction arrow that can be printed in a contrasting color and glued in place for forward-facing purposes. This ensures optimal functionality of the overall design. Lastly, I've created a customized box specifically tailored to fit my set of 8 models perfectly. Check out the full project on Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4044334