I was thinking about print volume some more last night, and the more I think about it the more I like the idea of interior detail, even if it's only a treadplate floor. I understand it may not be practical at this point but I need to get it off my mind.
First a pilfered preview shot for reference.
If you make the part above the first band that goes around the entire vehicle (between the two sets of small casemates) a seperate component, you can then split the lower section into four components: left side, right side, engine, and ramp.
The left and right sides would consost of one side of the vehicle, half the rear excepting the engine detail, anf the floor of the troop compartment and any associated detail. The engine component would consist of both engine sections and the detail in between, the ramp is self explanitory. you could then make the upper section of the vehicle have a lip that fit into the open top of the troop comartment, allowing those who medel the interior to remove it.
The advantages of this layout are a) decrease in print volume b) increased detail and allowance for ramp down modeling, and c) the only visible seams would be inside and on the bottom, since the engine would cover the rear seam and the ramp would have none to cover.
There's my thoughts, take 'em or leave 'em. Off to work for me!
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