Spartan 0022
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So I am new to 3D printing, and I would like to do my first big print as an EOD helmet from Reach. Ive found some pretty good models for free, but also some more detailed ones for actual money.
So my first question is, which helmet would be better/easier to print.
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The final one is my personal favorite, but I don't know if Im willing to pay 30 bucks for some files. The second one is my runner up, but it seems like some people have had issuses with it.
And final question, For head sizing, should I do an extra inch or two for pads/space, or should I leave them mostly unchanged. Or in other words, should it be hugging my head, or a decent amount of wobble room?
So my first question is, which helmet would be better/easier to print.

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The final one is my personal favorite, but I don't know if Im willing to pay 30 bucks for some files. The second one is my runner up, but it seems like some people have had issuses with it.
And final question, For head sizing, should I do an extra inch or two for pads/space, or should I leave them mostly unchanged. Or in other words, should it be hugging my head, or a decent amount of wobble room?