Update: I added a 2nd version that now includes a space on the back for an LED light strip. For this version you will want to print plate 6 - “LED Strip Vault Core” instead of plates 1 or 2. The lights definitely add a cool aesthetic to the print for sure! Thanks to the several folks that had the idea and asked for this version. Turned out pretty well!

I got hooked on the new Fallout show and now I've been working my way through Fallout 4 for the first time.

Created this string art focused around the Fallout Vault designed and the famous Vault Boy.

There's a couple different versions of this. If you have more than 1 AMS system than you can print everything but the sign in one single print. Then you'll just need to print the sign and the screws and you are done.

IF you are like me and only have a single AMS print the “Vault Core” plate and then print Vault Boy. Since Vault Boy technically needs 6 colors I made his shoes the same color as his skin as well as his teeth. I paint his teeth white after printing and I think it still looks awesome. I've attached all the STL's as well in case you want to attempt to print things separately and then put them together. I attempted this method works and while the larger items snap in just fine the smaller ones take a bit of effort so I went with the simple solution and printed him in one piece.

Vault Boy will snap into the Vault Core print. Make sure you line up the plugs with the holes and it should pop in. The fit is tight on purpose as I didn't want to have to mess with glue. Vault Boy snapped right in for me and he stays there without any issue.

Next, print the logo and it's screws. I added 2 extra “screws” since they print so fast and I've discovered sometimes they screws fit nice and snug and other times they are loser then I'd prefer. Line up the logo to the front of the Vault and then push the screws in and it should fit nice and snug!


Happy printing and stay safe when exploring the wasteland!

Filament used:

Blue: Silk Saphire Blue PLA from Mika3D
Yellow: Silk Gold PLA from Elegoo
Skin: Skin PLA from Kingroong
Silver: Silver Silk PLA from Anycubic
Rust/Brown: Silk Copper/Black/Gold triple color PLA from Reprapper