Houston Texans Bull

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I created this for a friend that wants to make a huge connect 4, for his tailgating when he goes to the games. I included a more crude and earlier version that has a thinner ring but doesn't look very good due to the low poly count. I corrected this and made both the ring thicker and the object taller. I usually print this with a low percentage of infill to save on filament. The part is still strong this way. I initially made these from pla, but due to the Texas summers, I started making them from abs to handle the heat better. Simplify3d Has a bit of a problem making the top layer completely solid. I had to increase the infill overlap to over 50%. Slic3r created a perfect top layer but I switched to Simplify to help correct some layer separation problems I was having. I don't think this was Slic3r's problem, just my settings. Print Settings Printer Brand: RepRap Printer: Prusa I3 Hictop Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: .2 @ 30 mm's Infill: 10% + Notes: I use 4 perimeters.