Prints for a Spartan
The Halo franchise is a video game series set in a sci-fi future where humans and the alien Covenant are engaged in an interstellar war. Introducing many characters and weapons in its vast world, the franchise’s latest video game Halo: Infinite is under development and set to be released in 2021. Why not alleviate the wait by making some cool Halo prints? Here’s a list of our favorites!
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Energy Sword
The lights on this Energy Sword aren’t photoshopped; they’re real! This Energy Sword is more than a 3D print, it’s an entire project. The lights and the animations are all customizable with a Bluetooth app installed on a compatible device.
Designed by Adafruit, they provide full instructions on how to build this Energy Sword. This model is designed to be printed in multiple parts, and the good news is that they are simple and easy to print. No rafts or support structures are required.
Who designed it? Adafruit
Who printed it? This model has over 4,800 views and 379 downloads.
Where to find it? Cults3D
Master Chief's Helmet
Other than his enhanced physical attributes, the Mjolnir armor is what mainly makes Master Chief the super soldier he is, and of the armor, the helmet is most iconic. This award-winning model is a life-size replica of the in-game helmet, which means you can also wear it on your head. But don’t expect it to protect you from plasma beams.
The helmet’s design also includes LEDs, shedding light on the darkness of the halo rings. As expected, this model is in multiple parts, and you’re going to need supports to print it properly.
Who designed it? big_red_frog
Who printed it? With over 120 successful Makes, this model is very popular.
Where to find it? Thingiverse
Type-33 Needler
Used by Covenant foot soldiers, the Type-33 Needler shoots needles to basically … needle the enemy. This print is yet another life-size replica and includes LEDs, which make the replica even more convincing!
This model is designed to be printed in multiple parts. They’re simple to print and don’t require any supports. Each STL file contains a single part of the Needler, which allows you to print them in different colors to match the in-game model. The designer also provides a simple map for the electronics of the LED.
Who designed it? EthanNewhouse
Who printed it? There are 10 submitted Makes of this model.
Where to find it? Thingiverse
Master Chief Bust
What better way to honor Master Chief’s great sacrifices for humanity than to have a printed bust of him in your room? The bust’s design is from the original Halo 2 when Master Chief had fewer creases on his forehead.
This print is a single part, and given the overhangs on the helmet, it requires supports. There’s also a full figure version among the model’s STL files.
Who designed it? B4Squared
Who printed it? There are five Makes of this model so far.
Where to find it? Thingiverse
The Arbiter
The Arbiter (literally meaning “he who judges”) is a rank bestowed upon Covenant elites in times of extreme crisis. This model is of Thel ‘Vadamee, a disgraced commander and one of the main characters of Halo 2. You can have him on your desk, watching you all day every day. Don’t worry, he won’t judge.
The model is a single STL file, and you’re going to need supports to print it. To make it easier to print, it might be a good idea to slice the model into multiple parts.
Who designed it? limeisacrime
Who printed it? There’s one submitted Make of this model. You could be the next!
Where to find it? Thingiverse
Plasma Pistol
The Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol, also known as the Plasma Pistol, is a weapon used by the Covenant. Reverse engineered from Forerunner technology, this pistol weaponizes and shoots plasma bolts at the target. This full-size replica isn’t as deadly as the real one, but it’s just as awesome.
The model is designed to be printed in multiple parts, and supports are required to print it. During the assembly, the maker states theyused caulk to cover the cracks.
Who designed it? ChaosCoreTech
Who printed it? This model has over 4,500 views and 239 downloads.
Where to find it? Cults3D
Master Chief Controller Stand
Wouldn’t it be neat to have Master Chief holding your Xbox controller? This model is a design of Master Chief holding out his hands in front of him, and the extended hands can hold a controller, or anything else!
This print consists of multiple parts, and supports are required. Some users have scaled the model to alter its function. For example, scale it down to use it as a phone holder!
Who designed it? Ink3D
Who printed it? This popular model has been downloaded over a thousand times.
Where to find it? Cults3D
MA5B Assault Rifle
The MA5B is perhaps the most recognizable weapon fielded by the UNSC during the Human–Covenant war. The MA5B was a major improvement to its predecessor, the MA5, and was later succeeded by the MA5C.
This full-size model is assembled using M3 bolts and features a movable trigger and a removable magazine. For good reason, the replica ends there; MA5B’s firepower is reserved for the gameplay. The model includes 50 parts, but as they are bolted together and not glued, the assembly isn’t too much of a challenge. Assembly instructions are available in the model’s zip file on Thingiverse.
Who designed it? OddWorks
Who printed it? There are three submitted Makes of this model.
Where to find it? Thingiverse
Type-51 Carbine
The Type-51 Carbine, also known as the Covenant Carbine, is yet another Covenant weapon, but unlike others is based on radiation rather than plasma. This weapon is forged and used by the Sangheili in the Halo series.
This model is designed to be printed in 22 parts, and the designer recommends printing with PLA and using acrylic glue to put everything together. With a proper paint job, this 3D printed replica looks just like the in-game version brought into the real world!
Who designed it? Daniel Schunemann
Who printed it? This model has been downloaded over 2,400 times.
Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Master Chief Pen Holder
Master Chief has done his part, saving the world throughout the years. Now, in retirement, he’ll save your pen from falling. Retired as he might be, he’ll still be wearing that Mjolnir armor to make sure your pen is in safe hands. Literally.
This Master Chief figure, suited up in his Halo 4 guise, looks best when colored. The model is a single file, designed to be printed with supports. You might need to do some post-processing on the hands to fit your pen of choice.
Who designed it? powellthepog
Who printed it? Besides the designer’s own, there are no recorded Makes of this model. Despite that, it should be a straightforward print.
Where to find it? Thingiverse
Lead image source: Adafruit
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