Pip-Boy 3000 Mark IV 3d print

[Scorpiodragon]

So seeing as I haven't built anything to impressive for myself to wear to cons I have started on a fallout 4 costume. I started with this kit that I got off etsy, not the greatest of prints as I had some delamination after the main body was glued together.

So here's the kit as it was out of the box with the main bodies test fitted together, nothing glued.


Started gluing things together here.



I saw some separation between layers only after sanding it down a lot and using filler primer to get the 3d print lines out and apoxie sculpt to fill in the gaps, I got worried as they seemed to line up with the hinges and I didn't want the stress of wearing it in the crowds of dragoncon to break and fall off my wrist. So I fiberglass resined it to hold together. This explains the greenish color


So after getting the surface to where I wanted it, it was time for paint. I went with Montana Gold Reed green for a base to work off of. I also blacked out some areas with a normal gloss black, added some silver to a few places and added real hardware to make it pop.


Now I am waiting on some LED lenses because I hate the 3d printed ones that came with the kit and some paint from Sculpt Nouveau for a rust effect that should work great for making this pip boy look like it was out in the wasteland. As soon as I get those in I will post more.

 

[GhostMinion]

Looks great. :thumbsup

 

[Scorpiodragon]

Oh I forgot to mention that I cut thin strips of wonderflex to reinforce the hinge pieces so that they wouldn't break. I had seen one where the grub screw holes split along a print line. To do this I had to file and sand where the clip held so nothing rubbed to badly while being held together.

 

[Oddoutput]

Looking good
I like how smooth you've got it!

I actually have a small mod that you can download on the ytec3d page for this one that adds the reel on the back.

http://www.mediafire.com/download/4z0x9bm388th5n8/Pipboy+Mark+IV+Back+reel+edit+by+Oddoutput.rar
It's both as a full new back piece and as a seperate part to glue on later, so if you want to try putting it on, try it

 

[Scorpiodragon]

Rust paint applied and small LED lenses put in, and a satin clear put on to stop it from rusting further. I still need to dirty it up and throw some more rust on a few spots but all and all its coming along great.

 

[zapwizard]

Nice job. His model is amazing considering it was done before the game came out.