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Description
This project is a modular book nook designed specifically to fit between books on a standard bookshelf, or filaments on filament shelf :), creating the illusion of a hidden post-apocalyptic world tucked inside your library.
Inspired by classic RPG game environments - Fallout 2 game that I'm a big fan of and consider it as best game ever, the book nook tells a vertical story across three stacked layers, inviting the viewer to explore deeper with each level.
Narrative Structure (Story-Themed Display)
- Top Level – Wasteland Crossroads
A ruined road scene sets the tone: quiet, hostile, and mysterious. Small creatures and props suggest life still survives on the surface. - Middle Level – Cave & Vault Entrance
Descending below ground reveals a hidden cavern with toxic water, scattered barrels, and a sliding vault door mechanism that can be opened to peek inside — encouraging interaction and discovery. - Bottom Level – Vault Interior
The deepest layer shows a compact vault room, contrasting safety and decay. Furniture and interior details create depth and realism even in a narrow bookshelf space.
Interactive & Modular Design
- Each floor is fully modular and can be stacked in any order
- Floors can also be displayed separately as mini dioramas
- The vault door is manually movable, adding a tactile, playful element
- Designed to encourage rearranging scenes and storytelling
- Or to be used in your mini war or RPG games
- Includes Terminal and Armchair props for Vault inerior
- You can find many miniatures to print and fit inside, few i made myself and attached but there is much more from other users - either vault dwellers or power armors, wasteland creatures, corpses or even Victor securitron from Fallout. Sky is the limit and all of them would fit
Designed for Bookshelves
- Book-nook proportions with strong depth, layering, and perspective
- Front-open design allows light to naturally reach interior details
- Works unpainted or painted for extra visual impact
Technical & Practical Notes
- ✅ Optimized for FDM 3D printing
- ✅ Compatible with 28–32mm miniatures
- ✅ No electronics required, but optional LED lighting can be added by the user
- ✅ Clear geometry and printable parts suitable for home printers
This book nook started as a fun personal build and a creative challenge.
If the community enjoys it, I may expand the system with additional floors or miniature packs in the future. Let me know would you like more?
Thank you for taking a look — feedback, photos, and creative remixes are always welcome.
P.S. This model profile image is a color visualization of the 3D print created using AI; the physical model is identical and unpainted."
License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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