How to properly split a too large print?
Hello! I've been wanting to print myself a Guard's Helmet from Skyrim for a good while now, and recently I finally got my Snapmaker U1 (0.4mm nozzles) to make it possible. I'm (most likely) printing with Polymaker PLA. Starting from default slicer settings profile (0.20 Standard \@Snapmaker U1 (0.4 nozzle)) but might make minor modifications in the future or choose a more appropriate System profile.
I had the STLs I bought on ETSY laying around for a good while now, and I feel like I'm finally ready to put them into action.
However, one of the parts - the main body of the helmet (~212 x 278 x 363 might resize in the future) is larger than my 270x270x270 printing range.
I figured I could split it into two parts, but I'm not to sure what way to go about it.
Where is the best place to do a clean split? What sort of joints/connectors should I use? Would a joint even work properly when dealing with relatively thin walls? Do I need to increase wall thickness? What can I do to make a cut less visible? Should I slice it into more than two parts?
I have no experience in 3D modelling whatsoever, so I'm not sure I'll be capable to modify the STL in any serious manner, at least not much more than what the slicer (Snapmaker Orca) provides.
I will not be sharing the STL yet, to respect the author but I can send more screenshots if needed. But worst case I can DM it, since it's not being sold anymore as far as I'm aware.
In the end, it's a relatively expensive print and will cost me a day and half a spool, so I prefer to get it right from the first try if possible.
Thank you guys in advance, and sorry if I'm posting in the wrong place!