Shark Helmet V1

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I conceptualized a helmet design many years ago while idling, rediscovered it recently and decided to attempt 3D modeling. This is my first serious effort at modeling anything, so I'm expecting constructive criticism from others. It's currently broken into numerous pieces as originally intended for the top sections, side panels and jaw pieces to slide back exposing your face when worn. However, due to the print being overly large, I opted to create a single shell for this iteration. I plan to redesign it to be smaller with overlapping sliding pieces and integrated guide rails. The current size is quite massive as I scaled the outside to match a motorbike helmet; I suggest printing it smaller if you wish to wear it. Additionally, consider slicing each piece further as it took an excessive amount of time and required a lot of support in its current form. The next version should be significantly more printer-friendly. I've finally completed the build, but my printer is malfunctioning so the camera spacer didn't turn out well on the test print. However, you get a sense of how it would look with it in place by viewing the added photo of a camera within the visor. Video demonstrating the lighting in the visor: https://youtu.be/dYek3PsFLgs