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The Ideal Scout bust

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This is a bust of "The Ideal Scout" or "The Boy Scout" by Canadian artist R. Tait McKenzie.

The first version of this statue was created in 1918. It stood about 18 in / 45.72 cm. A limited edition of 10 bronze copies were cast and presented to various people.

A life-sized copy was commissioned to stand outside the Philadelphia headquarters of the Boy Scouts in 1937.

Numerous copies of the life-sized bronze have been cast.

This is only the bust of the statue.

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What you need to print this: Intermediate Medium confidence

Why?

supports needed · large print

Single piece Supports required

Supports 2/3

Assembly 0/3

Settings 1/3

Bed size 2/3

Post-process 0/3

Printer

FDM / FFF

File format

STL

Material

Min. bed size

200 mm (Large)

Software

Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which 3D printer is suitable for The Ideal Scout bust?

Any FDM printer should handle The Ideal Scout bust just fine. It's been printed on machines like Bambu Lab A1, Prusa MK4, Creality Ender 3, Anycubic Kobra. A minimum build volume of 200 mm is recommended.

Does The Ideal Scout bust need supports when printing?

Yes, The Ideal Scout bust will probably need supports for the overhangs. Tree supports work well here and are easier to remove than regular ones.

What file format is The Ideal Scout bust available in?

The Ideal Scout bust is available in STL format. These files can be opened and sliced using free software such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, or OrcaSlicer for FDM printing, or ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer for resin printing. The download is provided through Thingiverse.

Is The Ideal Scout bust free to download?

Yes, The Ideal Scout bust is available as a free download through Thingiverse. Always check the license on the original platform to understand commercial use, remixing, and attribution requirements.

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