Craftable PA Frames and Pieces
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #11 of 12 Crafting - Equipment mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Reasons!!!: Ever say to your self: "SELF! Wouldn't it be nice to not only have all the pieces of Power Armor, but also the Frame of the Power Armor craftable?"
Ever get sick of having to find a Power Armor that none of your worthless enemies are inside already so you can bring back another Frame?
A solution has arrived!
I bring to you my very first full on crafting mod and very first Armor related mod (7th mod total) "Craftable PA Frames and Pieces"! Mod Info!!!: To build the Orig PA Frame it requires: Armorer Rank 2 1 PA Frame Right Leg Parts 1 PA Frame Left Leg Parts 1 PA Frame Right Arm Parts 1 PA Frame Left Arm Parts 1 PA Frame Torso Parts 1 PA Frame Head Mount Parts 6 Circuitry 15 Adhesive 10 Gears 6 Springs 15 Screws
To build the Higher Req PA Frame it requires: Armorer Rank 3, Science! Rank 3 1 PA Frame Right Leg Parts 1 PA Frame Left Leg Parts 1 PA Frame Right Arm Parts 1 PA Frame Left Arm Parts 1 PA Frame Torso Parts 1 PA Frame Head Mount Parts (Each Part Requires more than Orig to make and weighs more. Each Part also requires Armorer 3 and Science! 3 to make.) 25 Circuitry 50 Adhesive 25 Gears 25 Springs 50 Screws
To build the Insane Req PA Frame it requires: Armorer Rank 4, Nerd Rage! Rank 1 2 PA Frame Right Leg Parts (Half) 2 PA Frame Left Leg Parts (Half) 2 PA Frame Right Arm Parts (Half) 2 PA Frame Left Arm Parts (Half) 4 PA Frame Torso Parts (Quarter) 1 PA Frame Head Mount Parts (Each Part is cruelly balanced from the Higher Req to make and weighs less per half/quarter, but combined more than Higher Req. Each Part requires Armorer 4 to make.) 60 Circuitry 80 Adhesive 60 Gears 60 Springs 125 Screws
The Power Armor Pieces that are makeable are: Raider (Head, Legs, Arms, Torso) No Armorer Required T-45 (Head, Legs, Arms, Torso) Armorer Rank 1 Required T-51 (Head, Legs, Arms, Torso) Armorer Rank 2 Required T-60 (Head, Legs, Arms, Torso) Armorer Rank 3 Required X-01 (Head, Legs, Arms, Torso) Armorer Rank 4 Required
Read below for more details... Disclaimer!!!: In order to to build the Power Armor Frame go to into any Settlement and open up the menu to build new objects for your Settlement then got to Furniture -> Miscellaneous and it is the blank one located just to the right of the Ottoman and just left of the first Television.
Craftable PA Frames and Pieces lets you craft and place Power Armor Frames in settlements, with optional files for just frames, pieces, or higher requirements. A popular Fallout 4 crafting mod with over 1,300 endorsements, last updated in 2015.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,373 endorsements and over 25k downloads.
- Gives you unlimited Power Armor Frames for settlement displays.
- Flexible file choices let you tailor the mod to your playstyle.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015, so may have compatibility issues with newer game patches or DLC.
- Higher requirements file might make crafting too grindy for some.
- Potential conflicts with other settlement or power armor mods.
For Fallout 4 builders who want to showcase Power Armor collections in settlements. Also for players who hate hunting for frames and want a craftable alternative. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly scarcity or use overhaul mods that change crafting.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Choose the file that matches your game version (e.g., with or without DLC) to avoid issues.
- Use a mod manager to easily switch between the different file options.
- Place frames in settlements with flat ground to avoid clipping.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Derpsdale
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 25,893
- Endorsements
- 1,373
- Category
- Crafting - Equipment
- Created
- 12/21/2015
- Updated
- 12/24/2015
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