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Summary
- 3D-printed Fallout gatling laser with spinning barrel impressively mimics video game replica.
- Tech specs reveal project details: Creality K1 Max, ASA material, 0.16 mm layer height, and more.
- Highlights role of 3D printing in cosplaying; shows potential for bringing favorite characters to life.
3D printing projects come in all shapes and sizes, but I have a personal soft spot when they bring something from the world of video games into the real world. For example, there was that one time that someone 3D printed the Doomguy's entire armor set using models supplied by Bethesda itself, so it was as close as we'd get to seeing what the main character would look like if they ever arrived in our world.
Well, now someone has taken things one step further. Not only have they managed to 3D print and assemble a gatling laser from the Fallout series, but they've worked their DIY magic and wired it up so the barrel can spin. There's no confirmation on whether or not it actually shoots lasers—perhaps an idea for version 2.0?
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This 3D-printed Fallout gatling laser is the coolest project you'll see today
In a post on the 3D Printing subreddit, user StalkerOvitz showed off the results of their latest project. It's a fully-sized replica of the gatling laser from Fallout, and the best part is, you can spin it up. Honestly, a video would do more justice than my words, so here it is in action:
While StalkerOvitz doesn't supply all of the STL files they used for this project, they did disclose some key information about how this project was made:
🔧 Tech specs: • Printed on: Creality K1 Max • Material: ASA (for durability & heat resistance) • Layer height: 0.16 mm • Total print time: …a lot 😅 • Assembled with: bolts, magnets, and a healthy dose of patience • Powered by: 12V DC motor & rechargeable battery • Start mechanism: triggered using a contactor • Painted with: acrylics, using sponge + drybrush techniques • Weathered to mimic post-apocalyptic wear & tear, including rust, burn marks, and chemical residue
StalkerOvitz goes on to say that it's totally possible to wire up some lights and sounds to this project to make it even better; however, they wanted to keep things simple for the first try, and honestly, I don't blame them. What they've achieved with this project is already impressive enough.
What's cool about this print is how it highlights the role 3D printing can play in the cosplaying community. Perhaps you won't go all-out like the Doomguy suit and this gun, but there's still room to add little bits and bobs from a 3D printer. If you're interested, check out these 3D-printed cosplay pieces that look shockingly real and these 3D printing tools every cosplayer should own. Maybe you'll get some inspiration yourself on bringing your favorite media and characters to life.
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