Openlock Simple Tudor Tiled Roof

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The most complex thing I've done so far ! This is a collection of OpenLock tiles which are intended to make a simple roof for Tudor style buildings. it works for buildings which have an odd number of wall tiles at the end. I'm working on the bits for even numbers, but that's a whole extra chunk of geometry. It's not perfect, and there are plenty of improvements and additional bits I'll probably make over a period of time. Any feedback on ways I can improve this are welcome - it's been a steep learning curve for me ! It is based on Printable Scenery's excellent OpenLock system templates - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1833963 - this item also includes OpenLock clips. Gable ends are remixed from the really useful Tudor A Wall with Crossbeam - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2193408 by Ken Jarosz (Start2) Two other credits I feel should be given; although I didn't use them in the remix, they certainly provided inspiration and useful bits; Devon Jones' Towne collection of Tudor styles OpenLock/OpenForge bits - https://www.thingiverse.com/devonjones/collections/openforge-2-towne-series Springy OpenLock Clips by eleotlecram - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3367267 - I use these to separate rows of roof parts to make it easier to assemble and disassemble. A note on terminology: Pythagoras' Law is a thing ! The roof tiles end up with one dimension which is non-standard compared to the templates Printable Scenery provide. I have added a "+" to show this, e.g. a standard E is 2" x 2". On a roof tile, it's still 2" (50.8mm) wide, but is approximately 2.8" (71.8mm) long. I've also added a "+" for edge pieces with added width for gables and "++" for edge pieces with added width at each end. Pieces included; Gable_Top_Odd - a triangular piece to fit the flat end of the building. Gable_Wall_Left and Gable_Wall_Right - fit under the gable top with a piece of Tudor wall in between. The three gable pieces can make a building end any odd number of tiles wide. It all locks into the lugs at the top of each wall piece. Rooftop_Edge - this makes the top end of the roof, locking onto the lugs on top of the Gable_Top_Odd piece. You may need to play with clip placement to make it fit (one of the things I need to re-do and improve !) E+_Rooftop - goes next to the Rooftop_Edge - as many pieces as you need to make your roof. E+ Rooftile and R+ Rooftile - two sizes of basic textured rooftile, clip under E+_Rooftop. A+_Right_Edge and A+_Left_Edge - clip onto the E+ or R+ rooftiles to go under the Rooftop_Edge, locating onto the Gable Wall lugs. Again, you might need to check clip placement to make it fit. Four different Bottom_Edge pieces. These clip onto the bottom of the E+ or R+ rooftiles, or the Rooftop for a small roof. The A+ ones have overhangs to sit under the edges at the gables. The A++ one is if you're making a very short roof with overhangs at both ends. They sit on the lugs of the building walls underneath, but I'll probably find a way to re-design them in due course so they fit a bit better. Most of the pieces can be printed either flat on the buildplate or edge-on. I did most of mine edge-on. It was slower, and there were a few hanging loops of filament in the underside that needed trimming off, but it gave me a nice smooth tile surface. Printing them flat gives a rougher tile surface, but is quicker and makes for stronger clip holes. None of the parts need supports, but I found it better to add a brim just to prevent warping (I was having some adhesion problems at the time) Being the sad anorak that I am, I researched the sizes of tiles used during the Tudor period and scaled what appeared to be the most common size down to 28mm scale.... If people like this, I'll keep adding pieces (probably published on Thingiverse as extra designs) and maybe re-texture them to make thatched roof parts if there is interest.