E-3 Sentry AWACS V5

This is my remix of my remix of my remix of the E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft. I tried to make the details better by scaling to 150% and making the Rotodome easier to assemble, if you're printing the 3 piece option. This is public release Version 5 (don't ask about Version 4; we don't talk about it). I have included pictures with THE *OFFICIAL* Banana for Scale/Reference! by @SK3D, to show the scale of the model.

My settings are 15% infill, organic supports everywhere for most of the files. The stand file can be printed without supports, at least on the MK4S, but i would recommend brim for better bed adhesion. I can't vouch for every printer, but I'd suggest giving it a try; scale it down to 66% and print without supports. If your printer can handle that, I believe it'll do fine on the full size. I don't think you need to do more than 15% infill on the stand either.

The E-3 is an Airborne Warning And Control System (AWACS). In short, think of it as an airborne Aircraft Traffic Control (ATC), except it's purpose is to be deployed to an air battle. As a whole, the people onboard track all moving vehicles in the air, land, and sea over a wide area and pass vital information to friendly warfighters, giving advice on what to do at any given moment. Good airborne Command and Control (C2) gives a huge advantage to the side using it.

This aircraft is due to be replaced by the E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning & Control) in the coming years. A shame, I believe, but I can't say that the current fleet isn't showing its age. Though the fixed MESA radar on the E-7 seems to give 360 degree coverage according to Wikipedia, it's still not as aesthetically pleasing nor as iconic as the E-3's Rotodme. Oh well, onto the future!

I hope that this model is well enjoyed. If you make one, please post it and provide feedback. Happy printing!