Anyone who has raided in Rust has eaten a Shotgun Trap shot. You round a doorway, hear the click, and the next half second decides whether you are loot or the looter. Blunt grey body, stubby barrel, mounting plate bolted to a wall by someone who did not want company. It is one of the most recognizable defensive props in the game.
So I designed a fan-made Rust Shotgun Trap build kit you assemble yourself. 20 printed parts, 15 to 20 minutes box to display, screw-fastened with an included Allen key, premium matte PLA. It is $44.99, one configuration, in stock. Here is the full assembly walkthrough.
Watch the build first
If you would rather see the kit go together than read about it, here is the full build on my channel. It also gives you an honest sense of the scale, which is hard to judge from product photos.
Why the Shotgun Trap
If you have played Rust past one wipe, you have a trap story. The base you could not raid because every doorway had two stacked. The peek shot that dropped you on a tier three run. The first one you mounted and finally felt like you were defending instead of getting punished.
That ubiquity made it an obvious early kit for PropBuilds. Compact, reasonable parts list, and it reads as Rust from across a room with no logo needed. It sits naturally next to the Hackable Crate and the Minicopter on the same shelf.
From in-game model to physical kit
I model every PropBuilds kit in CAD from scratch. The Shotgun Trap took several rounds because three parts fight you the whole way.
The barrel. Short, fat cylinder with a recessed muzzle. Too thin and it warps as it cools, too thick and it looks like a soup can. The shipped version uses a layered barrel insert that prints clean and seats into the body with no visible seam.
The trigger housing. The in-game trap has a clear "this part fires" detail on the underside. It is replicated here with two small printed pieces that snap into a recess. Non-functional and decorative only, but the silhouette would not read right without it.
The back plate. The panel that anchors the trap to a wall in-game pulls double duty. It locks the body together during assembly and gives the finished prop a flat reference face for display.
The final count is 20 parts. Earlier prototypes ran both higher (too fiddly to assemble) and lower (compromised barrel and trigger detail).
What is in the box
- All 3D-printed Shotgun Trap parts (20 pieces) in premium matte PLA
- M4 mounting screws plus extras, sorted in a parts bag
- One Allen key sized for the M4 screws
- Printed assembly instructions with a QR code linking to the build video above
You do not need glue, paint, or any tool of your own. Every connection is either snap-fit or screw-fastened, and the one tool the build calls for ships in the box. The matte finish hides layer lines, and the grey is tuned to read like the in-game trap.
The build, step by step
The Shotgun Trap is rated difficulty 2, Medium, on the PropBuilds scale. For reference, the press-fit Hackable Crate is a 1 and the Minicopter is a 3. Most builders finish in 15 to 20 minutes across five sequential stages.
Stage 1, layout. Lay the parts out on your build surface and check them against the parts list in the printed instructions. Confirm you have the screws and the Allen key. Two minutes.
Stage 2, main assembly. The two shell halves screw into a printed internal frame with M4 screws. This is the structural backbone of the prop.
Stage 3, details. Snap in the barrel insert at the front, then the trigger housing on the underside. Both are press-fit, no fasteners.
Stage 4, finishing. Bolt the back plate on with the remaining M4 screws. Do not overtighten them: printed threads do not need much.
Stage 5, display. Set it on a shelf and you are done.
No point in the build needs three hands or a clamp. If you have done the Hackable Crate, this is a step up because of the screws, and it is still well inside what a first-time builder finishes in one sitting.
Care and display
The prop reads best from the side or a three-quarter angle, so a shelf at roughly eye level does it the most favors. The back plate doubles as a flat, stable base if you would rather sit it directly on a desk. Mine lives next to the Hackable Crate, which makes for a decent loot-and-defense pairing.
A few things to avoid. Keep it out of direct sun and off windowsills, because PLA softens in heat and the matte finish discolors. Do not try to weather it with a heat gun or a solvent, which is the fastest way to ruin the surface. If you do want a custom finish, matte PLA takes acrylic paint cleanly. One more thing worth saying plainly: the trap mounts to a wall in-game, but this kit is built for shelf or desk display and is not a wall fixture.
Building on wipe day
A 20 minute build is about the right length for the dead time while a fresh server boots. If you are timing your next one, the Rust force wipe countdown tracks the monthly reset, and the full wipe schedule lists the upcoming dates.
Next build: the Minicopter
If the trap is your second build, the Minicopter is the natural step up. It is the most mechanically detailed kit in the catalog: 38 parts, 29 M4 screws plus extras, a freely rotating main rotor, rear propeller and wheels, and a 20 to 25 minute build.
Common questions
How long does it take to build?
15 to 20 minutes for most builders, including laying the parts out first. It is rated 2 of the PropBuilds difficulty scale, labelled Medium.
Do I need any tools?
No. The Allen key for the M4 screws is included, and nothing else is required. No glue and no paint.
Does the trigger move?
No. It is a decorative housing only, a static printed piece. The whole kit is a display model, not a working replica.
How big is it?
It is scaled to sit on a shelf or a desk rather than to be a floor centerpiece. The build video above is the best way to judge the size, since it shows the parts and the finished prop in hand.
Is it officially licensed?
No. PropBuilds kits are fan-made and are not affiliated with or endorsed by Facepunch Studios. I am a Rust player who started designing kits because I wanted them on my own desk.
What if a part arrives damaged or missing?
Email contact@propbuilds.com within 14 days of delivery with your order number, a clear photo, and a short description, and I will mail a free replacement part. Kits are made to order, so change-of-mind returns are not accepted. Full details are in the refund policy.
How fast does it ship?
Orders are typically processed within 1 to 5 business days, and delivery estimates for your location are shown at checkout. See the shipping policy for the details.
Build yours
The Shotgun Trap is $44.99, in stock, in a single configuration.
Build the Rust Shotgun Trap Kit
Browse more in the Rust physical props directory or the Rust print library. Builders trade display photos in the PropBuilds Discord.
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Fan-made decorative build kit. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Facepunch Studios. Rust and all related game assets are the property of Facepunch Studios.