Toy Soldier Christmas Decoration

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This is a diminutive warrior clad in military attire with a towering hat and epaulettes adorning its shoulders, reminiscent of a typical ornate Christmas nutcracker decoration.\r\n\r\nI reworked this design by stripping away the identifying marks from the original model, then downscaled it to 100 mm in height. Initially, I thought that size sufficient until printing began. You'll likely want to scale up to your printer's maximum Z-axis height for optimal results.\r\n\r\nGiven its compact footprint compared to its towering stature and potential overhangs that might warp while printing, I strongly advise printing with a brim. Leaving the brim intact will even provide a stable base for the model.\r\n\r\nThe only areas requiring supports are the hands, but their small size allowed me to print without them; simply clip off the few layers printed in mid-air. The second photo shows the model as it was before printing supports and any cleanup.