Fallout 4 Missile Launcher

[TWWProps]

Hi all. Here are some pics from my build of the Fallout 4 missile launcher. Well, my first build. I've been learning a lot from it, and I definitely want to make another one that fixes some of the issues I've run up against. Why I decided to make one of my first big EVA foam weapon builds something cylindrical, I'll never know.

So I started by drawing out the blueprints. I use Inkscape for that, since I'm too cheap to spring for Illustrator. It works well enough, though I do miss some features and since I'm used to Illustrator, it takes me a while to hunt out certain tools. (Please excuse the crappy cell phone shot of my monitor.) I'm not 100% happy with the blueprint, some of the proportions need to be rejigged, but it was definitely a good place to start.



I started by building out the body of the launcher. For a long time it looked like a rocket wearing a corset.


From there, I built all the doodads that go onto the body. The plan is to keep them separate until after they're painted, so that's not quite so unwieldy. The foam I used was a bit too think in places. Something to do differently next time around!



Here's what it looks like with the doodads on it:



Next up: paint!!!

(This is my first build thread. I still need to master the interface...)

 

[TWWProps]

Got the paint going. It's at the "Dear God, what have I done?" stage yet, but nothing some weathering can't fix, I hope. The tan bits are sawdust I sprinkled on to glue. I'm thinking this will give me some decent texture for rust.

 

[TWWProps]

It's amazing how much better a paint job looks with some weathering and rust. Next to hit it with some rub-n-buff, then assemble the whole thing.

 

[Uridium]

The rust looks really good, very impressive.
Welcome to the RPF!

 

[BeardySi]

Looks the business! Tubes are a pain in the arse with foam so you definitely pulled it off well. Don't forget a bit of dirt and grime along with the rust and rub n buff!

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[TWWProps]

Thank you!!

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Thank you! Yeah, I hadn't realized how much a pain it was going to be, and the 1/2 inch foam I used was definitely not what I would call cooperative. The seams are pretty janky, but they're on the bottom and filled as best I could, and definitely a big reason why I want to build another one. There's always room for improvement.

 

[TWWProps]

Here's the final deal! It came out pretty well once all was said and done. I have some things to improve for the next one, but this is definitely good enough for my stepson to hang up in his room. I think I've cornered "Stepmom of the Year" on this one.



Its hard to see here, but I made a missile head and put it down the barrel. Next step, make more ammo!!



Mental note for the next thread: Take all my pics landscape... RPF doesn't seem to like portrait.

 

[JPH]

looks stellar! But now, where can you go with that things without getting pulled over of tazed?

 

[TWWProps]

looks stellar! But now, where can you go with that things without getting pulled over of tazed?

Yeah, that's a bit of an issue. Might have to make a blaze orange plug for it if I decide to take it to a con.

 

[zapwizard]

It looks great.