How should I scale my ODST helmet?

[Toasterblast]

I'm working on making the ODST/COMM helmet from MCC Halo 3 into a printable and wearable model, and I just want to get a good idea of how big it should be. Are there certain measurements I should take to scale it right? Thanks.

 

[PlanetAlexander]

Hey Toaster, take a look at this currently active thread:

Helmet sizing help

I've been toying around with possibly building a MK7 helmet while I'm waiting on the finishing materials for my MK6 armor to come in. The biggest thing I've run into is sizing the helmet properly. When you go to build a helmet, how large should you aim to make it in relation to your head in...

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A program many of us would recommend is Armorsmith - it allows you to create a virtual avatar of yourself based on your measurements, and you can import 3D files and scale them for 3D printing (or unfolding). Cost some dollarydoos but it can save you a bunch of time and wasted material

 

[ddrfr33k]

Seconding Armorsmith. I'm building my first Spartan armor, and I used it to scale everything to my sizes. Definitely a worthwhile tool!

 

[jegatherdomnai]

I third that opinion, although I do not have it I have seen that it is very usefull

 

[booyaalex]

I fourth it! Armorsmith is good for helmets, but I've had some issues with body parts (like my longer than average arms)

Some 3D print files are good right off the bat (like the ODST one in my profile pic), but another thing I've done to check measurements was to load the helmet file into a slicing program like Cura along with a 3D print file of a ruler that measures centimeters (cm). Then I just rotate and move the ruler around to make sure its good for me. Mainly around the openings of pieces, like the holes for your limbs

 

[JTF4]

I fourth it! Armorsmith is good for helmets, but I've had some issues with body parts (like my longer than average arms)

Some 3D print files are good right off the bat (like the ODST one in my profile pic), but another thing I've done to check measurements was to load the helmet file into a slicing program like Cura along with a 3D print file of a ruler that measures centimeters (cm). Then I just rotate and move the ruler around to make sure its good for me. Mainly around the openings of pieces, like the holes for your limbs

I second everything in there. Its fantastic for helmets, but when you're 6' 4" with long legs it can get really funny to work with.

 

[CortexZerks]

Yeah, armoursmith is great for this, also using like a slicing program slice like a thin layer off the bottom and print that to make sure that the opening can fit over your head.

 

[ddrfr33k]

I second everything in there. Its fantastic for helmets, but when you're 6' 4" with long legs it can get really funny to work with.

I feel that. I'm 6'5", with long legs and a long torso. My spartan is gonna look a wee bit ridiculous...

 

[JTF4]

I feel that. I'm 6'5", with long legs and a long torso. My spartan is gonna look a wee bit ridiculous...

Same. I’m on something like revision 4 of the leg pieces and I may end up redoing the torso