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Finally playing the latest (old) battletech computer game. I note it does a good job of showing your customised mech, while the boardgame uses the same model for very different load outs. Has there been a 3D printing/building programme allowing you to make the mech of your dreams? Perhaps using the models generated by Battletech computer game?

I believe most 3D printing models are organized through Blender. I'm not one, so I'm not sure. It's what I see usually being recommended. Some of the people who do so post their builds on sites like Thingiverse for 3D printers to make, or if they have a printer, sell through sites like Etsy.

Ironwind Metals (and a few online retailers of the same like Aries Minis and Fortress Minis) also sells bits which can be used to modify a Mech in to a desired design.

I did this with a Zeus-X I'm planning on modifying for a biweekly campaign. I took the missile launcher from a spare arm I ordered, cut off the barrel of the autocannon on the Left Arm, and then pinned/glued it to where the autocannon barrel was. Looks pretty decent.

Images from the metal work: