Pipboy stand

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I reuploaded all the parts due to reports of files not downloading correctly on April 11, 2020. This stand for my Pipboy collection is loosely based on the Wand Company/in-game pipboy display. I had to adjust the dimensions to fit both the 76 version and my resin Pipboy 3000. I also wanted it to be able to mount horizontally against a wall if I decided to display them that way. Most parts need support due to overhangs, depending on desired print orientation. The main barrel, vent logo, and base upper/lower can be printed without support (at least for my Ender 3), but printing visible sides up with more support material gives better surface quality. Assembly requires some screws. I designed around what I had available, so I don't have specifics on sizes/threads, but something similar to the following should work: 6 x 2mm / 5/64" fine thread for the bottom plate. 4 x 3mm / 7/64" course thread short for attaching the upright to the base plate and inside screws for connecting the two uprights. 4 x 3mm / 7/64" course thread long for attaching the main barrel. To assemble: 1: Pass the UPRIGHT_INSIDE through the opening in the BASE_UPPER and use 2 short course screws to attach from below. 2: Place the MAIN_BARREL onto the UPRIGHT_INSIDE and install the bottom two screws. The main barrel can be rotated to place the seam on whichever side you prefer. 3: Snap the VENT_LOGO into the UPRIGHT_INSIDE. If you are installing the stand on a wall, you can rotate the logo to face the correct direction. 4: Clip the bottom of UPRIGHT_OUTSIDE into the space left in the base behind UPRIGHT_INSIDE and rotate up to lock the two parts together. 5: Install the two longer screws to lock the inside/outside/barrel together. Inside, below the main barrel are two more screw holes to further hold the two uprights together (on my build, I ended up not needing these to hold the parts together, but left them in for anyone who needs to correct for warping. 6: Install BASE_LOWER with the 6 smaller screws from below. 7: Snap in the GRILL to the MAIN BARREL. Over time, the heavier Pipboy 3000 Mk.4 caused the stand to droop some. To prevent this, I recommend adding metal supports inside the uprights (I used steel rod epoxied into the UPRIGHT_INSIDE). I left room for both supports like these and wiring should you wish to add electronics inside. This was one of my first major multi-part designs, and it has some pretty big flaws. Overall, I'm happy with the results, and they are working well to display my props so far. I'm flagging this a WIP in case I ever decide to revisit this and make it stronger/more stable or easier to assemble.