This one looks very interesting if you move it around, each end has an interesting looking barrel leading to the center. I chose this view because it reminded me of how viruses and bacteria are often represented in science video animations. (i.e. it has a box like “head” and multiple “legs” (actually alpha helix chains) that surround the lower center).
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I see what you mean… like a phage … or the Apollo lunar landing module… I like your thinking here. A good analogy can make an illustration very powerful.