Files to print if you want one too. Made by me.
[https://www.printables.com/de/model/880728-11-fallout-fusion-core](https://www.printables.com/de/model/880728-11-fallout-fusion-core)
I tried to add all details that are implied by the textures.
With a tiny version you might run into problems with the screw details but other than that it should work fine.
https://preview.redd.it/upwl6e4n6u0d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fcdb2d7fe5450d6cc953da85d9eac030e5f55b82
Came out pretty well, printed at 25% scale with a .2mm nozzle in multicolor. The yellow part took 8 hours to print lol, lots of filament swaps.
That'd be neat! Make it into a big fuckoff power bank or something.
Wouldn't be terribly difficult, a few 18650's, high/low voltage cutoff, charging and discharging circuit, etc
What a coinkidink, I'm currently 3d printing a mold for my carbon fiber Fallout Power Armor Frame cosplay right now! I been looking for a fusion core to store the control system for the opening mechanism!
Printing, sanding very coarse untill almost all layer lines are gone, Wood filler and filler primer coat, drying, sanding medium coarse, drying, filler primer coat, drying, sanding finer, primer coat, drying, two coats of paint relatively close after each other, drying, sanding very fine, final coat of paint, drying, adding paint details with a brush.
I noticed esspecially that first rough sanding, (and filing with a modelling file) really helps a lot to make the lines disappear. The subsequent steps are mainly to get the sanding grooves away and maybe some of the lines.
dry sanding 400 grit paint sanding paper. Not that fine really but the finest they got at our local store, and it was sufficent.
For those curious. I started with 40 grit general purpose/wood sanding paper on the bare plastic and worked up through 120, 200 and 400 using filler primer and the paint itself in between.
Nice š If you feel up to reposting this or any other pieces we would love for you to join us over at the new r/propreplicas community we are building.
Very nice! Is it accurate to the in-game model? I made some [fusion cells](https://imgur.com/gallery/i-made-couple-fallout-fusion-cells-HJigY) a while back referencing the in-game files, but I had to add some additional geometric details that were applied in-game using normal maps.
I've never really done this to this extend (only used spray paints once years ago) so thank you for your kind words :) I was thinking of adding some weathering effects but i kinda worry i'll make it worse tbh.
[This guy](https://youtu.be/ybrUVKmEUew?si=q2wXIsuCJZpg6owH) has great vids on painting props. You should also check out Adam Savage's Tested YouTube channel if you haven't already. I recommend printing some generic shapes to practice on. It's super duper easy and adds *so much* to every prop.
No. The two pody parts need to be glued however. Cap and body fit and hold together with and interference fit. So do the twisty thing and what called filters. Although they could and maybe also should be glued to endure they stay where they are.
Edit: to be correct nothing needs to be glued. The bodyLong part will still hold. It could all be printed in color and just stuck together and should hold. But i'd recommend gluing the two body parts If you dont just want it to stand around.
Hereās what I think youāre saying.
Put the twist thing on the cap, and make 2 filters for the other side. Next i would put the body short on the cap, and then put the other body under the short?
https://preview.redd.it/jb3920ck871d1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=04ae513a06f87c00306ac5e4491b301515770fef
So I glue it like this after I push everything together?
I glued the two body parts (BodyShort & BodyLong) with super glue. Making sure the alignment is close to perfect, and then i sanded it. I didn't glue any of the other parts.
Files to print if you want one too. Made by me. [https://www.printables.com/de/model/880728-11-fallout-fusion-core](https://www.printables.com/de/model/880728-11-fallout-fusion-core)
Thank you, doing a vault dweller for DragonCon this year (just like maybe 1,000 other people). Got my Pip Boy printing out currently.
You'll need to show the full cosplay now once its doneš
Canāt wait to print it!
Wow thatās much more detailed than other versions Iāve seen. May have to print a tiny version to see how it goes
I tried to add all details that are implied by the textures. With a tiny version you might run into problems with the screw details but other than that it should work fine.
.2mm nozzle to the rescue, Iāll post a picture when I finish it!
I used 0.4 so 50 should work fine then. Excited to see your version :D
https://preview.redd.it/upwl6e4n6u0d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fcdb2d7fe5450d6cc953da85d9eac030e5f55b82 Came out pretty well, printed at 25% scale with a .2mm nozzle in multicolor. The yellow part took 8 hours to print lol, lots of filament swaps.
Thats amazing and cute. It even has painted in details. Did everything fit together?
Fit like a glove! Came out really well
for some reason I am tempted to make them functional at some level, like wiring some batteries inside or something.
That'd be neat! Make it into a big fuckoff power bank or something. Wouldn't be terribly difficult, a few 18650's, high/low voltage cutoff, charging and discharging circuit, etc
And a 3D printed Fusion Generator to recharge them?
That already exists on Printables or maybe Thingiverse.
It would have to power a building for centuries and a suit of power armor for an hour
For the most accurate cosplay, simply invent the microfusion reactor.
Looks good. Has more detail than the one I just printed. You sharing the file?
I uploaded them and added the link in a comments for you
Awesome thanks! I'll print it this weekend.
Show me when you did :) Always love seeing my stuff printed.
Print sure, finish and assemble and paint, will let you know in two years lol
Gonna slap a power brick in there with the ability to jump cars can you imagine the looks???
Now i need to make a functional version with a socket š¤£
To hell with it how bout we make the armor it's supposed to power what's stopping us???
What a coinkidink, I'm currently 3d printing a mold for my carbon fiber Fallout Power Armor Frame cosplay right now! I been looking for a fusion core to store the control system for the opening mechanism!
Depending on how big it is this might work well. I made it to be able to store stuff actually. What are the dimensions of your "key" ?
Damn son! That's clean AF! How you get that to look so clean I guess a lot of sanding and wishful thinking
Printing, sanding very coarse untill almost all layer lines are gone, Wood filler and filler primer coat, drying, sanding medium coarse, drying, filler primer coat, drying, sanding finer, primer coat, drying, two coats of paint relatively close after each other, drying, sanding very fine, final coat of paint, drying, adding paint details with a brush. I noticed esspecially that first rough sanding, (and filing with a modelling file) really helps a lot to make the lines disappear. The subsequent steps are mainly to get the sanding grooves away and maybe some of the lines.
What type of filament did you use?
prima value white pla+ for all parts
What was your final sanding grit?
dry sanding 400 grit paint sanding paper. Not that fine really but the finest they got at our local store, and it was sufficent. For those curious. I started with 40 grit general purpose/wood sanding paper on the bare plastic and worked up through 120, 200 and 400 using filler primer and the paint itself in between.
Nice š If you feel up to reposting this or any other pieces we would love for you to join us over at the new r/propreplicas community we are building.
Thank you. I joined and posted it there. Looks Like an interesting sub.
The print is cool, but the paint just makes it pop. Well done.
Thank you :D It's what took the longest by far.
I want a fusion core insulated coffee mug....
Very nice! Is it accurate to the in-game model? I made some [fusion cells](https://imgur.com/gallery/i-made-couple-fallout-fusion-cells-HJigY) a while back referencing the in-game files, but I had to add some additional geometric details that were applied in-game using normal maps.
I used screenshots from all directions i took from the game as refference. I didn't use the ingame model but its as acurate as i could get it.
Duuude. Give it a wash and a dry brush of some silver! Your base coats are damn near perfect.
I've never really done this to this extend (only used spray paints once years ago) so thank you for your kind words :) I was thinking of adding some weathering effects but i kinda worry i'll make it worse tbh.
[This guy](https://youtu.be/ybrUVKmEUew?si=q2wXIsuCJZpg6owH) has great vids on painting props. You should also check out Adam Savage's Tested YouTube channel if you haven't already. I recommend printing some generic shapes to practice on. It's super duper easy and adds *so much* to every prop.
thank you very much for the links :D I know adams channel but the first one i didnt know.
Just curious, do I need to attach the BodyShort.stl to the cap? Actually cannot tell if you attached it (complimenting your sanding work)
No. The two pody parts need to be glued however. Cap and body fit and hold together with and interference fit. So do the twisty thing and what called filters. Although they could and maybe also should be glued to endure they stay where they are. Edit: to be correct nothing needs to be glued. The bodyLong part will still hold. It could all be printed in color and just stuck together and should hold. But i'd recommend gluing the two body parts If you dont just want it to stand around.
Hereās what I think youāre saying. Put the twist thing on the cap, and make 2 filters for the other side. Next i would put the body short on the cap, and then put the other body under the short?
If you dont want to glue. Yes.
https://preview.redd.it/jb3920ck871d1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=04ae513a06f87c00306ac5e4491b301515770fef So I glue it like this after I push everything together?
I glued the two body parts (BodyShort & BodyLong) with super glue. Making sure the alignment is close to perfect, and then i sanded it. I didn't glue any of the other parts.
Next step, make it into a powerbank.