Saturn Ring Support and Additional Ring

This is a simple support structure for the Saturn model rings. I based these files on the 1_1_10_9 files from the original model. I decided that I wanted to have a 3D printed support structure instead of a metal rod, and it needed to be strong enough to withstand my 8-year-old. :*) I also wanted to have the ring texture on both sides since I knew my son would take issue with the slick surface on the underside. Instead of drilling into the model, I opted to utilize the provided north/south hemispheres and simply sandwich the support structure between them. The ring support simply snaps over the lower section of the model with little effort and keeps the rings from bending too much (at least downward...).

The result is a pretty sturdy model that has managed to survive some rough handling.

The slotted ring segments are fitted on the underside of the support ring, and should line up pretty tight with the edge of the paddle shapes. NOTE: I did have to fiddle a bit with the sca