Transformers Nemesis Ship Docking Cradle

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This model is used to hold the Transformers Titan Nemesis horizontally in ship mode without needing to split the bottom fin. I designed it to allow the base with symbol to be printed with separate colors in layers, or to have the symbol be printed completely separately and glued to the base later. The cradle gives the ship a very stable tripod base for display. All parts print without the need for supports. A brim is helpful for the arms, and usually required for the pneumatics. Notes on printing certain parts: The Symbol Base is 230 mm wide. Symbol Base Merged includes all parts and can be color-changed at different layer heights to achieve the look in the photos. I printed bottom in lavender, then purple in the middle, then blue for the symbol. Symbol Base has the other Symbol parts separated out so they can be printed on a smooth sheet to get a glossy top layer. Parts have a 2mm hole to use 1.75mm filament to align them when gluing. Arm Pneumatic requires a brim, as the thinnest section is just a single line on the print bed. Left and Right Arm are 177 mm tall. Printable without brim, but I recommend using one. Filament colors: Purple - eSun PLA+ Purple Left/Right Arm Cradle Symbol Base (or just part of the base if multi-color layer split) Lavender - PolyTerra PLA Matte Light Purple Arm Pneumatic Symbol Base (or just part of the base if multi-color layer split) Blue - Hatchbox PLA Blue Symbol Main, Jaw Right, Jaw Left, Crest Symbol Base (or just part of the base if multi-color layer split) Assembly: The pneumatic arms should be glued into the main arms. The rest of the parts can stand without glue, but I highly recommend gluing them for the best stability. The tabs and slots aren't high tolerance by design, so they can be loose with some printers.