Once the shell of the helmet is complete test the fit on your head. Using hot glue and tape piece the helmet together leaving out the ears and brow portions of the mask. Trace the template onto thick cardboard (an old shipping box will be sufficient) and use either a mat knife or scissors to cut each of the pieces out. The best way to utilize these folds is to score them with a knife in the direction the fold will be. *** As you build try on your helmet to ensure that it fits!īefore you begin remember that if you see a - line on the template that indicates a mountain fold. Once the template is printed you will need to tape or glue the seams together before you cut out your pieces. If you have a 600mm circumference your print percentage would be 105% If you head is bigger/smaller than 22 1/2" (570mm) you can use this formula to determine what percentage your print size should be.ġ00 x (your head measurement in mm) = Value The circumference of my head is 22 1/2" (570mm) and printing the template at 100% made a snug, but perfect fit. The file size is larger than a standard printer page, using the poster setting on your printer will solve this problem. Once the template is downloaded you will need to print it.
I picked up this specific template from JFcustom on Print Settings and Adjustments
I did not create this template and have used it as a guide.
I have attached the template I used for my build. Before moving to the template it is important to grab some images from the internet to better understand what the helmet looks like outside of the template.
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