All3DP Unwrapped: Rocket Launcher

Ah, the holidays. A time for family, and about as much relaxation as you can manage while the kids are out of school and fueled on a daily dose of seasonal chocolate from their advent calendars.

Your 3D printer can help (somewhat), with quick prints that provide a daily dose of fun. 3D printed advent gifts, if you will.

All month until December 25th we’re bringing you All3DP Unwrapped: daily highlights of quick and easy toys that you can 3D print over the holiday season. We’re sure to dig up something fun for you, whether it’s a daily advent toy, gifts for the holiday celebrated by your family, or just a micro project for yourself. Check it out!

Rocket Launcher by Nakozen

What’s Christmas without a functioning rocket launcher? No Christmas at all, we say. This design looks as though it was ripped from the hands of a retro GI Joe action figure – and works in much the same way, with a simple button press launching printable projectiles, of which there are several designs to choose from.

It’s also print-in-place and requires no supports, although you’ll need to tweak a few settings to boost your chances of success (a minimum of three walls and a layer height of at least 0.16 mm, to name a few). Can’t wait until yours is finished printing? Check out this video for a taste of the rocket launcher in action.

Who made it? Nakozen

Where to download: Printables

Check back tomorrow for our next 3D printable advent toy, and bookmark the full list to keep it simple!