Fallout 3 Laser Rifle
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That detail will probably have to be left off. I don't have the ability to print white, and the seam for the battery door sits right where that decal would go.
For seam lines, I paint over them with acrylic on a brush, then wipe away the excess with a damp paper towel.
The grime comes from using that same paper towel once its pretty saturated with paint. I airbrush the area to be "grimed" with acrylic paint, from a distance of about 12-14 inches, so that the paint only mists the surface. Let it dry for about 1-2 minutes, then lightly wipe the area with the dirty paper towel. Harder pressure will clean the area more, and lighter pressure will just move the paint around into clumps.
Its sort of like drybrushing in that there shouldn't be a lot of paint on the paper towel (you could use a cloth one too if you preferred) I sort of think of it as though there were a person in the wastelands cleaning their weapon with an oily rag.
Yodajammies
Sr Member
Looks great man. Glad to see this project wrapping up in fine fashion.
Heh, well that's likely going to be the only way to get one, because I doubt I'll be making another AER9 again unless its for my personal collection. 2 of these things is enough for me. If you want a mold of this one though, you'll have to talk to the guys at Bethesda. Hopefully it will be in their hands soon.
They wanted a way to display the rifle in their office, so I put together a wall mount for it. After the glue dries, I'll be staining this satin black.
clancampbell
Sr Member
Simply one of the best, most accurate and beautiful props i've ever seen. Fallout 3 was my fave game ever, and how i yearn to own something like this!!
Top work!
Rich
Top work!
Rich
Bug Stomper
Well-Known Member
Hmm, I love it! :thumbsup
Great work!
But hey - what did you do to the trigger??
Cheers,
Stefan
Great work!
But hey - what did you do to the trigger??
Cheers,
Stefan
But hey - what did you do to the trigger??
Weathering isn't finished yet, and those parts are getting clearcoated separately, then put on. Its also still missing the 2 little clips that hold the yellow pipe on top of the barrel.
I'll have completed pics up hopefully after this weekend.
Got the last of the fiddly bits (trigger, trigger arm, and the top clips for the yellow hose) on and weathered. One last coat of clear on the gun to protect the weathering and we're finished! I'll be getting some better shots in some studio lighting once all is set & finished, and some nice macro close-ups as well. Unfortunately that might have to wait a day or two, since it started snowing this morning... blah.
That black backboard really makes the gun stand out nicely. Looks a lot better in person, but I'll have nicer shots to come of the final finished product soon.
That black backboard really makes the gun stand out nicely. Looks a lot better in person, but I'll have nicer shots to come of the final finished product soon.
Bug Stomper
Well-Known Member
Cheers,
Stefan
tubachris85x
Master Member
Great job! Would it be possible to have a pic of you or something holding to get an idea of scale?
That is so awesome! thumbsup:thumbsup
I think if you found an old piece of weathered wood with some rusty metal straps or something that would also look good. They probably wanted a fancier display for an office though.
thumbsup:thumbsupI think if you found an old piece of weathered wood with some rusty metal straps or something that would also look good. They probably wanted a fancier display for an office though.
Sure thing, I'll try and get a shot of that before I send it out.
Clearcoated yesterday, and today we're DONE!
Some overall shots:
And some details:
Thanks for following along! Been a hell of a project.
tango'd fett
Well-Known Member
That is a thing of beauty ! amazing job, how did you get the general grimy effect that appears over most if it , did you spray black on and rub or sand it off? Love the effect of aging and wear it gives ,looks really authentic.
Jack Bauer
Sr Member
Amazing work! That final product it flawless! So guys someone is gonna be getting a free copy of Fallout New Vegas huh?
I'm still floored at your work in this project! Bravo again!
I'm still floored at your work in this project! Bravo again!
Awesome! I hope they paid you well because I don't know if I could give that up if I made it!
