I Turned a Broken Phone into a Working Fallout Pip-Boy
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What this video covers
Creator Matt Daniels builds a fully functional Fallout Pip-Boy prop by hiding a broken smartphone inside a 3D-printed shell to drive the screen and dial lighting. A homemade vacuum forming rig is used to shape a curved plastic lens that recreates the classic CRT aesthetic. The build also covers weathering, painting, and the kind of practical movie-magic tricks used by real prop departments to sell the illusion. The result is a screen-accurate, wearable cosplay prop at a fraction of commercial replica prices.
Key takeaways
- ◆A repurposed broken smartphone powers the screen and lighting — no extra electronics needed
- ◆A DIY vacuum forming rig produces the curved CRT-style lens that defines the Pip-Boy look
- ◆Weathering with acrylic paints and a chrome pen adds convincing wear and metal highlights
- ◆Soldering iron plastic work adds surface texture detail, but requires good ventilation
- ◆The 3D model used is the Pip-Boy V3000 from Gizmodels, available on Cults3D
Who this is for
Intermediate-to-advanced makers and cosplayers who want to build a screen-accurate, working Fallout Pip-Boy prop and are comfortable with 3D printing, basic fabrication, and painting techniques.
Tools mentioned
- • 3D printer
- • vacuum forming rig
- • soldering iron
- • hot glue gun
Materials mentioned
- • black PLA filament
- • transparent PLA filament
- • PLA sheet
- • aluminum rod
- • air drying clay
- • hot glue sticks
- • acrylic paints
- • chrome pen
- • magnet
- • old/broken smartphone
⚠ Safety notes
Melting plastic with a soldering iron releases fumes — work in a well-ventilated area. Use caution with the DIY vacuum forming rig around heat sources.
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