Foam Fabricating a Power Armor Helmet from Fallout

This build has been on my to-do list for a long time and with the Fallout TV series coming out soon, I thought it would be a great motivator to knock it out. I made a T45d Power Armor Helmet from the video game series Fallout. For this build, I used: 10 mm, 6 mm, 4 mm, and 2 mm EVA foam, 36 mm, 24 mm, 18 mm, 10 mm, and 6 mm EVA dowels, LEDs, battery pack, fencing wire, plastic puck light cover, 2 gas mask hoses, contact cement, super glue, Plasti Dip, spray paint, and some acrylic paints. You may also need the following tools: a Dremel with various bits, a heat gun, a wood burner, and an Exacto knife or box cutter. Let me know in the comments below if you want to see more like this one, from shows, video games, or whatever. Please smack that like button, dropkick subscribe, and share with as many people as possible.
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[@viorelush4187]

It's a shame you don't have more views! Your work is amazing! Thank you for sharing everything, I really hope your videos will blow up in views!

[@MuchProps]

😁👊 it is a shame. I'm just gonna continue having fun building cool stuff and let the rest take care of itself.

[@branchcore]

I'd like to see a video where there's no talking but it's sped up 4x & you just blow right through it, like a .50cal hitting a milk jug.

[@MuchProps]

Great thing about KZbin, mute the video, and go to the setting button to speed up the playback.

[@timmartin2336]

Would love to see a mini gun build the one with the rotating barrels but any rifle would be great also

[@MuchProps]

That would be pretty cool

[@VeronicaRodriguez-vt1kc]

Excellent work, thanks for sharing your models

[@MuchProps]

I'm glad to share the creativity

[@aprilblackregentart6647]

I've never had a chance to play these games but your builds make me want to buid all the props lol. This was really fun to watch!

[@MuchProps]

There is so much cool stuff in the game. It has a 1950 esthetics that took a drastic turn from our history into the future and then dirtied it all up with grime and rust. I could make stuff from it for decades and never run out of inspiration. 😁

[@JaimeDrewatWoodenU]

Man I made the whole suit for my son for Halloween and I could have used this. I had to start with some pepakura pieces.

[@MuchProps]

Sounds like your son had the most epic Halloween costume ever. I've never gone the pepakura route, always seemed like a lot more parts than necessary. It's probably a lot more accurate than my hand-made patterns, though.

[@JaimeDrewatWoodenU]

@@MuchPropsI pick one part and then wing the rest but it gets me started and it’s usually the right scale

[@JaimeDrewatWoodenU]

Although I made the helmet fit his head

[@Justrex01]

That was freaking epic, Thomas! Soooo complicated. Not sure if I'd even think of tackling something that huge by myself. But man, it sure would be cool. I do enjoy the more involved builds and more explanations. Thank you for being amazing, my friend.

[@MuchProps]

Glad you liked it. It was a bit more involved than I anticipated and was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Adding the LEDs after the facts probably added to the difficulty 😄

[@BrushQuill]

This is just a cool build. Didn't realise how detailed these were! Like that the ears have a vault door imagery (cog wheel)! Fav FO weapon for me is the laser musket!

[@MuchProps]

The power armor sets are pretty epic. This is one of the more basic models, too. Other variants have a lot more extra pits to them.

[@jarekmace1536]

Love the build! While all the other groups you mentioned are outstanding for general build tutorials, check out Obscurus Crusade. They are a Warhammer 40K cosplay group. As such, there are many builds of Space Marine armor, both to scale, and to wearer's size. There are also threads about printing templates to scale, wiring for lights and sound, and platform/frame building for the skeleton internals. Also, while there isn't any info on it, the hoses under the lenses may be fresh air inlets. This would help keep the lenses from fogging up. Anyone who has worn any kind of lensed mask has probably had fogging issues. Channeling how the air enters and exits the helmet is the best way to keep the lenses clear. For costumes, there are fans available. They are typically found in paintball and airsoft supplies.

[@MuchProps]

That would make sense, like a valve release on a respirator. I have seen some of those Warhammer 40k costume builds, and they look extremely difficult. Just the scale and figuring out how to proportion it to both fit and look right 🤯. I'll have to check out Obscurus Crusade. Thanks for the suggestion

[@dandurocher993]

Absolutely amazing.

[@MuchProps]

Appreciate it

[@BigBananaBuddy]

Gorgeous. Hope to see the full thing someday. WE CAN WAIT.

[@MuchProps]

It would be a fun cosplay to tackle

[@DonFassbender]

Very Very cool build! i hope you get your views because I would really love to see what you do with the rest.

[@MuchProps]

I hope so too!

[@leoncepierre3963]

Thanks for this. I am definitely going to tackle this project.

[@MuchProps]

Would love to see it. Let me know how it goes. 👊

[@brothermalleus4525]

Just fucking awesome, incredible build my friend.

[@MuchProps]

Thanks so much

[@leolemaire1870]

this is awesome .....looks so cool

[@MuchProps]

Thanks 👊

[@philabot]

Every cool build!!!

[@MuchProps]

Thanks

[@scottrod1983]

Awesome! I bought a Pepakura design of a full scale T-51b suit about 5 years ago and haven't had the courage to start it yet. You have inspired me!

[@MuchProps]

The full suit is a massive undertaking but would make for an absolute epic cosplay. Glad you liked the build.

[@bobbypettibone7782]

Doomguy helmet would be awesome

[@MuchProps]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@watercolorhomie146]

That's super cool bro.... much props to you 😊🎉

[@MuchProps]

Thank you so much 😀

[@monstermorguetutorials3139]

Badass job as always 🎉

[@MuchProps]

Thanks, my friend 👊

[@jimrussell1446]

Thomas you really know your stuff, your Invision and creativity. Is a joy to watch you deserve a bit more recognition of all the work that you put in keep up the great work. great build inspiring.👍👍

[@MuchProps]

You are too kind. I would love for the views and subs to go up, but the fact that anyone would tune in weekly keeps me motivated. I would be making art regardless, so why not share the creativity. Thanks for the positivity

[@beboterocha226]

It's lovely 🤩🤩👊

[@MuchProps]

Thanks👊

[@shahrulrdy6843]

another decent prop you made man. thumbs up

[@MuchProps]

I'll take decent. Guess I will try harder next time.

[@shahrulrdy6843]

@@MuchProps you did with your own style which is cool. hopefully you can make another fallout stuff.

[@scottspencer3826]

Absolutely fantastic build ✊ looking to build a mask and helmet for a Captain Britain costume for August .

[@MuchProps]

I have a Daredevil helmet that would get you close with a few modifications

[@danielwesley5051]

Only 98.9 thousand views till we get the full suit

[@MuchProps]

LOL. Let's go. 👊

[@HungLikeScrat]

I demand that my $10 a month be used to build a full suit of armor! 😅😂🤣 Surely you have one room in the house with at least a 10 foot ceiling you can place it against. Joking, of course. You did a good job on this one and I'd love to see a full suit, but I understand the amount of work that goes into it and how difficult storage would be.

[@MuchProps]

😄 I would love to build a full set someday. It would also be cool to make the rack that they have in the game for you to work on them. Maybe down the road if I get a larger workspace, I can make this dreambuild come true.

[@elirsito3649]

nice one is so sweet

[@MuchProps]

Thanks so much

[@bakubricks1895]

Looks great!! I'm actually working on a T-51 Power armor cosplay from Fallout 4/76 style so Im glad to see more power armor cosplays even if its just a helmet. One thing id ask is if you can, could you make a fusion core? that powers the power armor, just wanted to ask of course. Hope you have a great day, and welcome to the wasteland

[@MuchProps]

That would be a fun build. Gives me some ideas. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@vharrald]

Well done Thomas... Kinda reminds me of a modified storm troopers helmet. Like a rogue storm trooper stick on a waste planet

[@MuchProps]

The base is a very similar shape. That would make for an interesting mashup of storylines.

[@vharrald]

@@MuchProps Happy Resurrection(Easter) Day to you and your family Thomas

[@bobbypettibone7782]

I freaking love your builds. I just made the Darth Vader helmet

[@MuchProps]

Thanks. Appreciate it. I'm glad you are enjoying what I do

[@U_S_A-510]

ITS NICE

[@MuchProps]

Thanks

[@nickdavis5420]

I love the Tesla armor !

[@MuchProps]

That is a pretty cool set, too. You could use the base armor on a lot of those power armor suits to make the variants, for sure.

[@nickdavis5420]

@@MuchProps absolutely I hope you do the full suit so I can do Tesla armor .

[@liamhorsfield5444]

You should make a pip boy! That would get alot of views i would certainly love to make one (especially one to fit my phone)!!

[@MuchProps]

You mean like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX_Hc3eYhbuNb5Ysi=g57_J0oaBxoyfOMF

[@MuchProps]

Or like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apm5eqaGp751r5osi=NPU5GawzLwi4XTNn

[@MuchProps]

Or this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3WvYmqYmrRpha8si=IEF8m3LaKUEoyK-u

[@MuchProps]

I might have made a few Pip Boys already 😄

[@liamhorsfield5444]

That gingerbread one looks amazing lmao 😭

[@brainnuggets8601]

Love the vid bro but i really feel that a longer more uncut version of the vid would be better for people who need the extra guidance (me)

[@MuchProps]

It's difficult to find that balance of precise and to the point and detailed complete walkthroughs. I am a teacher at a middle school by day and do the KZbin stuff at night. If I had more time in the day, I could make different cuts for people's preferences. I will try to give more instructions when possible

[@racheljohnson4900]

Make a pip boy!

[@MuchProps]

You mean a 3000 like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX_Hc3eYhbuNb5Ysi=0Py1HINNqRriAIll Or a 2000 made out of gingerbread kzbin.info/www/bejne/apm5eqaGp751r5osi=VLwHG2Dm_U5e0qWx

[@brandyh8746]

❤

[@MuchProps]

😁👊

[@Dhdowned]

Hey, question, at 6:14 you put a piece of foam onto the eye piece, where is that on the template?

[@MuchProps]

It was too small to write on, so if you look at page 4 before cutting out, it says "inside eye side piece". That is the bit I am adding. The shape changed a little in the final template version as I had to adjust how the lens would lay on that piece

[@Dhdowned]

@@MuchProps thanks

[@danielwesley5051]

Ad Victorium

[@MuchProps]

To victory indeed. 👊

[@lamontkrige4252]

Is possible to do it with cardboard?

[@MuchProps]

Probably not with my template. It would need to be divided up differently to account for the lack of flexibility in cardboard. You could try, but I highly doubt it would turn out like mine out of foam

[@randomahhstuff6292]

Welcome to camp Navarro, So your the new replacement?

[@MuchProps]

😄 I realize I am out of uniform, sorry Sarge.

[@randomahhstuff6292]

@@MuchProps lol thanks for commenting

[@ALLGAMES9571-gp8ie]

Fallout Gun

[@MuchProps]

I've made a couple of them. One I kit bashed and one out of foam and wood. Check out the Fallout playlist

[@l3LACKMASK713]

Hey can you make the pick of destiny from Tenacious in The Pick of Destiny?

[@MuchProps]

You mean like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKC0noGKerunbqcsi=H0VizI0iWSdLxGzr

[@l3LACKMASK713]

@@MuchProps I think you meant to send a different link lol

[@MuchProps]

@@l3LACKMASK713 fixed 😁👊

[@TylerHannaTx]

GET THE 100,000 VIEWS AAAAAAAAAAA

[@MuchProps]

😄 let's go

[@DUCS_VR]

Hi i Im going to Try to make a cardboard and if i get it Done i Will tag you in a video😊

[@MuchProps]

Ok cool. Definitely let me know how it goes. Good luck 👊

[@Isvata]

1

[@MuchProps]

😁👊🥇

[@gutesherz9049]

💯👊😁✊💯 👣

[@MuchProps]

😁👊

[@thesladeo]

Could you do some HellDivers 2 props

[@MuchProps]

Thanks for the continued suggestion 😁👊