There are countless fans of the Fallout series, and for good reason. When the game first came out in 1997, it was clear that both the plot and the creativity in the game made it stand out. Ever since, iconic items, post-apocalyptic settings, and weapons of all kinds have inspired many makers to recreate the designs for their collections.
The games themselves have already been a resounding success, and with the announcement of the TV series scheduled for the first half of 2024, anticipation has become ever greater around what’s to come.
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Functional
Phone Dock
Fallout fans, have a little bit of Vault-Tec right on your desk! This cellphone dock is designed to fit most smartphone types. Print three pieces, glue the Vault-Tec badge, and enjoy. Keep in mind that it’ll look even better if you print it with a glow-in-the-dark filament – ghouls love these kinds of toys.
Some noteworthy tips from the manufacturer are that this model doesn’t need supports to be printed, making it a breeze, and you might want to consider increasing its size by 10% for better details and smartphone fit, although that’ll come down to your device’s size.
- Who designed it? Walter_B
- How popular/printable is it? This dock has more than 20,000 downloads, 70 makes, and 3 remixes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Prusa MK3 Display LCD Knob
With this little prop, you can personalize your Prusa 3D printer by giving it a unique Fallout 76 knob. This knob fits the Prusa MK2, as well as the MK2.5 and MK3.
This is an excellent choice to subtly show off your fandom, but it’s important that your printer is calibrated so that the part matches the correct dimensions of the machine.
- Who designed it? Devilscave
- How popular/printable is it? Despite not having makes, more than 1,100 people have already downloaded this design.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, Printables
Nuka Cola Clock
Fallout’s post-apocalyptic setting features many interesting objects linked to our daily lives – there are still ads for the favorite soft drink of the survivors of the great war. While you’re playing, you won’t even think about time, but it’s worth having this beautiful clock around so you don’t miss important appointments.
The original model has a diameter of about 19 cm (7.5″), and the watch mechanism and hands need to be purchased separately. If you’re scaling the model (up or down), keep in mind the size of the hole for the mechanism.
That said, the creator also included a model without a hole in case you’re looking for a more straightforward decor piece.
- Who designed it? Tech_Outreach
- How popular/printable is it? Altogether, this beautiful watch has 15 makes and 6 remixes.
- Where to find it? Printables, Thingiverse
Mini Nuke Can Cup
What could be better than a Nuka Cola in these days of chaos? Surely, a very cold Nuka Cola on your table can make Fallout even more enjoyable! Now you can put your favorite drink – in a can – into your favorite nuke and let that burst of flavor boost your morale as you play.
The handle version has a width of ∼167 mm (with the handle) and ∼140 mm, and it’s ∼160 mm tall, so it’s important to check that your print bed supports that size, or you might have to split the model. You’ll also find just the nuke without the handle and additional parts to make this model a container with a lid if you’re interested in using it for something else.
- Who designed it? MandicReally
- How popular/printable is it? This cup has 6 community makes, 630 likes, and almost 2,000 downloads.
- Where to find it? Thangs
Fidget Tri-Spinner
Taking care of everything you need to survive can be very stressful and exhausting. You’ll face many challenges and some of them can be quite frustrating, so there’s nothing better than a nice spin on the theme to relax and get your nerves set for battles and fights.
To replicate this model, you’ll need four standard skate bearings, and since everything is friction-fit, it shouldn’t need any kind of glue.
It’s fun enough for the toy to be Fallout-themed, but that’s just one of the decorative themes on this toy. The creator also included options to make the spinner without drawings or with the themes of Minecraft, Mass Effect, Razor, Dragon, First Order, and even some variations of different spinner models.
- Who designed it? Spiraldox
- How popular/printable is it? With 8 makes and more than 26,000 downloads, you’ll want one too.
- Where to find it? Printables, Thingiverse
Decoration
Nuka Cola Bottle
It’s the iconic Nuka Cola bottle! While the bottle has changed its design over the different Fallout games, currently, it looks like a mini rocket. If you’re interested in mixing your own brew, the ingredients of Nuka Cola are carbonated water, caramel color, aspartame, phosphoric acid, potassium benzoate (to protect taste), natural flavors, citric acid, and caffeine. No uranium required.
If you do want to make this a functional bottle, you might want to make sure the print is watertight and that you’re meeting all food-safe 3D printing requirements.
On the other hand, if you prefer to have this bottle just as a decoration, you can opt for Cura’s “vase mode” like the creator did, or turn up the infill to increase resistance. No supports are needed, and the logo is included in a separate PDF that you can print on paper and stick on.
- Who designed it? Mischief Company
- How popular/printable is it? With almost 30,000 views and 3,500 downloads, you’ll definitely want to print your own.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Nuka Cola Vending Machine
The official vending machine for Nuka Cola, just on a much smaller scale. In the game, you always can find some Nuka Cola bottles in these vending machines and store up on them in case you get really thirsty.
While the model’s in one STL file, the actual design is split into two parts. This makes it easier if you want to make it bigger and your print bed isn’t large enough to work on everything together. And while the creator mentioned that supports aren’t necessary, you may have to rotate the vending machine. If placed vertically, a few parts will stand out and may fail if your printer can’t handle overhangs.
- Who designed it? Messy
- How popular/printable is it? 21,000 views and 2,100 downloads show it’s a great choice.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Vault Boy
This character will always be present in your learning and survival lessons, with an unshakable good mood, of course. Pay close attention to all the tips that this on-screen teacher will give you, and you’ll be ready to answer the big question, do you know what makes you S.P.E.C.I.A.L.?
The manufacturer did not include printing guidelines or tips, but in the comments, it’s possible to observe relevant points that can help avoid failures, such as placing supports for the right elbow. Acrylic paint should do the trick to get accurate results.
- Who designed it? abei
- How popular/printable is it? 126 makes, 4 remixes, and almost 54,000 downloads of this special guy speak to his popularity.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Assorted Vehicles
Whether to decorate your room, make a diorama, or have a collection on a Fallout-themed shelf, these cars are an excellent choice. The cars have a cool retro-style design, and you can paint them as seen in the picture for a realistic look.
There are 15 different car models that can be customized. The manufacturer said that they’re all remixes from several different sources that have been scaled down. The creator warns that they printed the designs in resin, so if you’ve got an FDM setup, keep in mind that results may vary, given how tiny and detailed the cars are.
- Who designed it? DiabolicalTerr
- How popular/printable is it? There’s only one make shared, but more than 1,000 people have already downloaded these models.
- Where to find it? Printables
Vertibird VB-01
This beautiful aircraft was designed by the US Advanced Technologies Corporation (CTA) and used extensively for transport and combat. After the great war, many of these aircraft came to be used by post-apocalyptic factions such as the Brotherhood of Steel and the Enclave for their operations, like recovering ancient technology and transporting soldiers known as Paladins.
The model is divided into 25 very detailed parts that even include a Paladin. The designer warns that some bits are too small and need to be printed in resin, as going for FDM will more than likely lead to print failure.
This is certainly not an easy model to print and assemble – after all, it also has moving parts that require some post-processing. However, the final model looks like it’s well worth the effort.
- Who designed it? AlMon
- How popular/printable is it? Despite being a difficult project, this beautiful model has over 260 downloads and 48 likes.
- Where to find it? Printables
Equipment
Combat Armor
This armor is designed to fit a 180-lb, 6 foot tall (80 kg, 180 cm tall) male, but you can resize it to different heights. All parts except the forearm, chest, back, jock, and left and right thighs need to be printed twice, as they’re identical for the left and right. If you have a Pip-Boy, you’ll only need to print one forearm, as the Pip-Boy takes up the place for the other one.
The print takes roughly about 400 hours and uses about 2.5 kg of filament, so make sure to stock up before you begin.
The maker opted for ABS, which makes sense given its durability and ease of post-processing, especially when compared to PLA and PETG – even if it’s a bit trickier to print.
- Who designed it? MrNebby22
- How popular/printable is it? This armor has 8 beautiful makes and 3 remixes, while the STLs have been downloaded over 11,000 times.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Articulated Codsworth
Of course, you’ll want to have a replica of your friendly and helpful Mr. Handy robot from Fallout 4, who has waited 210 years for your return. As a companion, he deals damage with a flamethrower and a circular saw – pretty useful in a post-apocalyptic landscape, if you ask us.
Even if the print looks complicated, it’s not the most challenging model you’ll find on this list.
The designer suggests opting for more shells for the joints to reinforce each piece, although some users have commented that they were pretty much perfect, while others have referred to a few issues.
- Who designed it? aaskedall
- How popular/printable is it? With an incredible 135 makes and 11 remixes, it’s easy to make your own!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Psycho
Next up is a 3D printed replica of Psycho, the stimulant drug in Fallout. Psycho increases tolerance to pain and causes extreme anger and recklessness, which can be good if you go in for a little melee combat. In Fallout 4, it can even be combined with other drugs like Jet or Mentats.
All seven parts can be printed without the use of supports, and each piece has a small protrusion to facilitate assembly.
- Who designed it? Ghost_4444
- How popular/printable is it? Nearly 16,700 views, 43 collections, two impressive community prints, and around 1,500 downloads show this model’s popularity.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Pip-Boy 2000
The Pip-Boy 2000 Mk VI from Fallout 76 couldn’t be left out of this list, and for good reason.
This pre-war Personal Information Processor (PIP) was manufactured by RobCo Industries and is the updated version of the Pip-Boy 2000 (from Fallout Tactics). But unlike its cousin model, the MK VI has control panels on the right side of the screen, and you can choose two different versions of the main screen.
The original version of this model doesn’t have gaps for the inclusion of electronic parts, but since it was first shared, several other makers have decided to up the game. Now you’ll find remix versions that let you include the electronics, as well as another version where you can use an iPhone to make your Pip-Boy come to life. You can check out a video of a fully assembled and printed version.
- Who designed it? Ryan1705
- How popular/printable is it? 20,000 downloads, 9 makes, and 2 remixes make this piece a significant success.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Holotape Replica
For a prop with an old-school vibe, here’s a replica of a holotape or holodisk from the Fallout universe, and it’s used to transmit audio messages to the player.
This replica can be used with the 4-mm tape found in a conventional audio cassette, so it should be theoretically possible to make a fully working player for one of these with some effort.
And to prove that it’s possible, the maker carried out an experiment with parts of an old Walkman and recorded a video where it’s possible to observe the audio being reproduced on the holotape. You’ll need four M3 screws between 6 mm and 10 mm in length and some patience to assemble everything properly, but it will definitely be worth it.
- Who designed it? Hyena_Of_Doom
- How popular/printable is it? Altogether, this item has over 10,000 downloads and a significant 14 makes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Weapons
AEP7 Laser Pistol
A high-tech sidearm that emits a concentrated beam of coherent light, the AEP7 laser pistol has sufficient wattage to do considerable damage – if you don’t run out of juice first. Just look at this YouTube video that includes the impressive 3D printed laser pistol replica.
The model even comes with a compartment for batteries for an integrated laser pointer, and the battery packs look exactly like the energy cells in the game.
And yes, this is quite a time- and material-consuming project, with around 30 hours and just over 1 kg of filament invested. Plus, there’s a few more components that needed to be purchased.
- Who designed it? dragonator
- How popular/printable is it? An incredible 41 makes, almost 30,000 downloads, and 3 remixes will convince you to accept the challenge.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Fallout 4 Plasma Pistol
What you can see here is the Plasma Pistol from Fallout 4. The creator wrote that they’re working on a final version with 75 parts to facilitate printing, but there haven’t been any updates on the Thingiverse page since. So far, the model is solid and printable in one go.
Since the model is a single piece, dividing it into parts might make printing easier, be it because you’ve got a smaller print bed or because you want to focus on different parts to avoid lengthy prints that might fail.
- Who designed it? lilykill
- How popular/printable is it? Over 4,000 downloads, 2 makes, and 3 remixes provide plenty of inspiration.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
The Fatman
The Fatman is a grenade launcher for these adorable Mini-Nukes (see above). It’s a model that depicts the Fatman shown in Fallout 3, and it was designed with Autodesk 123D. Currently, the printed size should be half of the real thing. But that’s still ridiculously big!
The ∼15 cm (6″) version is split in two parts, so you can print them separately. Note that supports are necessary, so some post-processing will be required beyond painting.
- Who designed it? jam3383
- How popular/printable is it? 30 collections, nearly 13,000 downloads, and 1,180 downloads make it clear just how much this weapon is loved.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Pipe Pistol
The pipe pistol is an archaic weapon commonly used by settlers, raiders, or super mutants all over the Fallout universe, who can’t get their hands on a “real” weapon. The gun can be printed as an already assembled model or in parts and then put together. According to the creator, you should resize the pre-assembled model to 60-80% if you choose to print this version because it’s quite large.
To make the prop more realistic, the manufacturer used copper and wood filament to make the hue more similar to rust. Keep in mind that the barrel is over 300 mm long, so depending on your printer, you may need to split the piece and then glue it together.
Kellogg's Pistol
The .44 pistol is a revolver with a blue finish and a synthetic comfort grip. Looks lovely, but unfortunately, it has a bad history. It’s Kellogg’s signature weapon, used to kill countless opponents. It’s a “functional” Fallout 4 prop, so the cylinder pops out and spins like a real revolver.
Some makers found that the size of the model is a little small, so it might be interesting to scale it up and make it more realistic. Even though it has 17 parts, this model is easy to assemble, as you can see in this assembly GIF.
- Who designed it? Millers Mad Designs
- How popular/printable is it? The fame of this weapon speaks for itself, with around 69,000 views, 10,500 downloads, and over 15 community prints.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
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