OK. The images I posted earlier show the imported STL file in SketchUp. I did not do any editing at all, so you are looking at the "raw data". The wireframe image shows you that unfolding would be possible but it also would be insane to work with it. It is just too complex. I like that the model is segmented in a way that the segments can be used to set the number of the edges of every cone and circle.
@spaceagent-9 : Since you have already started on a coloured version I'll try my hands at a b/w version. If you like, we could combine forces and create one template for all, so-to-speak. I suggest we start a new thread in the scifi section then in order not to hijack Dirk's thread.