Bioshock pipe wrench foam prop

[NickyD]

Hi folks. Just wanted to share one of my recent prop builds. I’ve done a few EVA foam builds, but had not done a weapon of any sort. I decided to put together something I don’t see too often: the pipe wrench from Bioshock.

I used 2mm, 3mm, and 6mm craft foam, built up in a few layers, with a brass rod embedded in the middle to keep it from being too floppy. The paint is a mix of Angelus leather paints and P3 from Privateer Press, all acrylic. As a base coat under the acrylic I used Rust-Oleum textured spray paint to give it the gritty texture of an old, worn-out hand tool, just like grandpa used to have hanging in his shop.

Here's a progress shot showing some of the foam layering:

For those interested, I have more photos and a project writeup on my website: http://www.modulusprops.com/blog/project-writeup-bioshock-pipe-wrench-foam-prop

 

[Uridium]

Not only is that some good looking foam work, that paintjob and weathering is Outstanding!

 

[NickyD]

@UridiumThank you! This was a fun piece to paint. I used a sponge to paint most of the red handle, and I'm really happy with the effect. Years and years of embedded grime.

 

[GhostMinion]

I'd have trouble believing that was made of foam if you hadn't posted the raw pic right below it. Insane work! :thumbsup

Now go whack somebody with it. :lol

 

[Pocko]

That looks incredible. Great job!

 

[veektohr]

Really blown away by this. Great work!


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[NickyD]

GhostMinion Pocko veektohr Thanks so much!

I will totally be swinging this around like a crazy person next time I wear my splicer costume to a con.

 

[Talisen]

Looks amazing, yeah I had a hard time believing it was foam as well.

 

[Womble]

Jeepers, that is some foin work, laddy. You could crack open a few sploicers with that.