OK, so here we go again. I am starting a new thread for this as the last one was stopped because of issues with file ownership. I am glad to say that those issues have now been resolved and the project, to produce an accurate digital model of this most enigmatic of ships, can proceed. I am using the base mesh files that Guy Cowen spent a lot of time, money and travel to produce. I have always wanted to model this ship and to do it 'right' and now with his blessing, I can hopefully realise that aim
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So, I have decided to use an approach that will produce a printer friendly ship without losing accuracy but will be 'idealised' in terms of symmetry and separation of parts. I like the way the Bandai model is assembled with tabs and press fit parts so I have that as a guide
The wings are finished;
And most of the engine bay is done;

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So, I have decided to use an approach that will produce a printer friendly ship without losing accuracy but will be 'idealised' in terms of symmetry and separation of parts. I like the way the Bandai model is assembled with tabs and press fit parts so I have that as a guide
The wings are finished;
And most of the engine bay is done;
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