Prop: Shop - Fallout 4 Pipboy Repaint

[@xpazuzu]

Duuude it looks so much better than the original one, that's crazy how much a paint job can add to a piece! Really cool stuff

[@stupidmovies85]

It looks amazing don't get me wrong, but I just want to point out to everyone that is angry that this Pipboy looks 'too new', it is supposed to be that way. In the game, your character finds a pristine Pipboy that was issued from VaultTech to a vault doctor. Its basically been lying in the floor, in an air tight chamber for 200 years. That being said, other than a little rust it is basically pristine.

[@Nightdivestudios]

+High Five Ghost Except it doesn't look new, it looks like a cheap toy from China...which it is

[@stupidmovies85]

+Night Dive Studios ok

[@zombieinthehat]

Not usually one to necro a 3 year old post, but I have to comment. I'm not complaining about the Pip Boy looking "too new". But as you said, the player finds a Pip Boy that was issued new to a doctor and it has been laying on a floor for 200 years in an air tight vault. True. However... a corpse decomposed while wearing that thing. It would be extremely dirty and rusty, the padding on the inside would be gone, and it probably wouldn't work.

[@rekraptiedeman5746]

you are 100% correct, i play fallout 4

[@rekraptiedeman5746]

a bit over 210 actuily ;)

[@AlbertoMartinez765]

That look SO much better than the Org shiny plastic.

[@cellokid5104]

The fact that the rust you used is basically real, is just so cool

[@sicedice]

there is a pip boy os for raspberry pi/raspberry pi zero, should be able to find a screen to fit it too that plugs straight into the ports on it without using hdmi...

[@christophersoprano-sculptor]

Looks like a really fun project. I especially like the graphite technique for the black elements. THANKS!

[@ninjanova500]

When I learned about the pip-boy edition I was ready to buy, but was just a little too late. So I made my own. It doesn't look quite as nice, but I feel better about it with the knowledge that I built it.

[@Sneaky_racoon_sly]

Honorman

[@ryansizemore5064]

That came out really solid. Great touch with the screws.

[@Larry]

Man, I wish I could paint like that :(

[@RealUnionJack]

+Larry Bundy Jr same mate but it would ruin the collectors value, it would be cool if someone made resin casts of the PipBoy and sold them online for people to paint themselves or do the wiring for the lights if they want

[@Larry]

SaintJack I think if you were that involved with customizing one, it would probably be cheaper to just buy a second one. They're all the same price on websites I've seen.

[@RealUnionJack]

i never thought about that, i love prop making as a whole and i'm thinking of starting it more often since i'm starting to get a hobby in Cosplay

[@RealUnionJack]

***** cheers for the advice i'll definitely consider it

[@ultraminers6315]

+Larry Bundy Jr subscriber

[@mrbob0822]

This is really stellar, Bill! I was really happy to see you'd shot a video for it to share your process with everyone, since the photo you'd posted earlier looked so great. If I'd picked up the collector's edition for Fallout, you bet I'd be following these steps to try to make mine just as Wasteland-y, but even so, this was really fun to watch and has plenty of great techniques that are applicable to many other projects. Well done, and thanks for sharing!

[@mrbob0822]

Oh man. That sounds like the initial step to crafting a full-on Fallout-style kitchen. Not that that's a bad thing...

[@GravesOfTheGroves]

It's gorgeous Bill. Using the oil base paints was a awesome tip! THANKS!

[@kerricaine]

man, i can't say i'd ever do this with the one i got, but i'm half-debating on remaking my older pipboy just to try these techniques! super impressive work!

[@kerricaine]

haha, i'm certainly going to! once i finish watching some more of your videos!

[@GallerySpecter]

The way he makes it look worn, like it was looted right off a vault dweller's body, is what makes the final product so freaking cool.

[@punishedprops]

Thank you so much!

[@claylewis8233]

This is beautiful Bill Doran! I'm signed up for Amazon to tell me when more FO4:CE's are ready, and have been for over a month...so sad. I fear that email shall never come. I wouldn't have thought the powdered graphic would stay on too well. I guess once you seal it, it will. There are a number of paint additives for acrylics to extend their work time, if you wanted something less toxic than oil paints. Most Universities don't allow oil paints any more due to toxicity. Its far from the most toxic materials you are using though. I hope this means you are going to be building some Power Armor soon!

[@confuzedgraphite]

Oooo this will be helpful for painting my 3d printed one... just one more round of priming and sanding and it'll be ready for paint! I'm so excited!

[@punishedprops]

Woohoo!

[@Crixe]

I love oil paint for weathering. It's so worth it. Raw Umber, nice Ivory Black.

[@turtle79070]

Its a good paint job but the problem i have with it is its painted in a gun metal-y way like a regular pipboy 3000 from fallout 3 and new vegas, but the pipboy 3000 mk IV is brown enameled

[@TheNegaMatt]

Worked great first time using a Airbrush, amazing skills to have now. Time to hone them. Thanks for the great tutorial

[@melonberri]

Thanks for this video! I didn't get the pip boy edition but seeing one with a nice paint job is so much more satisfying lol

[@DaedalusProps]

Dig the rust man! There IS actually a faster way (albeit likely more noxious) to do it as well! I take Matisse ferrous Iron powder, apply a thin layer of burnt or raw Sienna to the area I want to rust and sprinkle the Matisse over that. Once the acrylic is dry, I take a mixture of sea salt, white vinegar and Hydrogen Peroxide, put it into a spray bottle and shake the bottle until the salt dissolves. After I spray it lightly, I come back 20 minutes later and VOILA, rusty goodness! I'm sure Sculpt Nuveau (likely screwed up that spelling) works AMAZINGLY! I'm just an impatient man and thought I'd share. Love the vid man!

[@Ni5ei]

Great job Bill! I recommend you buy a mini sand blaster (also called airbrush eraser). Makes sanding small objects so much easier and they're cheap.

[@TheNecroChemical]

That looks so much cooler after being repainted.

[@The6698Clown]

I pre-ordered the pipboy, didn't get it, and was lucky enough to buy it from a friend. If I had the materials (and experience) to make it look this good, I would so do it!

[@Zwilliamo]

It turned out looking so authentic, nice work and thank you for sharing the technique and materials! Now I just need to make a Pipboy so I can paint it, haha.

[@Zwilliamo]

+Bill Doran Sweet, I'll look into that, thanks.

[@WilliamJakespeareProps]

nice

[@AwkwardHypernerd413]

It's the all powerful jake! The master of foam! Awesome!!!

[@jc1966v1]

+Bill Doran how did you take the "stat,inv,data,map,radio" botton

[@null-ws9rr]

yep

[@Zishi05]

*N I C E*

[@okseq9954]

The repaint looks better than the original Pop - Boy:)

[@chaosinjune]

Bazoo - pip

[@christiansanchez1486]

Convert it so you can connect and fit your phone into it. It also adds functionality to the control's which makes it pretty cool

[@claylewis8233]

also, its super unnerving with someone moving around in the background over your shoulder!!! LOOK OUT! FERAL GHOUL!

[@GothicMixx]

I keep watching this over and over, it is that damn cool

[@TesserLink]

never thought i would say this but. that rust makes it look amazing.

[@The762Survivor]

You could make some money custom painting people's Pip-Boys. I think you did a great job with that and it looks amazing! Keep up the good work

[@fizzeypop3729]

Is that a PipBoy? I would give my left arm for one of those

[@w0mblemania]

Excellent work Bill. Really amazing paint/rust job. I do prefer your choice of stainless steel screws, over the game's (brown) painted screws. Can you please do a short followup video, after you clearcoat it? I'd be interested to see how the paints and the rub-n-buff turn out with clearcoat on them. (The rub-n-buff especially. It always loses a lot of its lustre whenever I coat it.) Cheers.

[@NascarFanMel141820]

Awesome, I love it. This is the way it should've been out of the box in the first place.

[@EmissaryofWind]

This is what I would do with my pipboy... IF I HAD ONE.

[@vaultboy10139]

+Jasmine Up dinkleberg

[@gnarlyjacket9128]

+YahooYann you don't know how bad i want a pip boy right now.

[@NahzBio117]

+Walker Arand That's funny because I have one, and it's just sitting in its box. I gotta clear up some room on my shelf.

[@NakedAvanger]

It's a useless gimmick which you'll never use

[@EmissaryofWind]

NakedAvanger Maybe, but it's really fucking cool

[@ccrusher1]

Hey Bill, something I plan on doing that you should also do is take the white data port on the pip boy and turn it into a working USB flash drive.

[@Lundvalnaden]

i went to the infogamer in croatia last week, the biggest regional gaming convention, it was great, we were playing fallout4 and there were alot of fallout cosplayers but they were not SO pro! cant wait for dustin, now when u have guest hosts, you should do a new episode every 3 -4 days pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, and the last starcraft guy was great, we need more of those guys

[@legolas199]

I LOVE the new pristine shiny look of the pipboy, but I might totally do the screw replacement here in addition to hard wiring an android into mine.

[@legolas199]

+Bill Doran Hey btw do you have specs and a name on the screws you used there?

[@TAG-rq7ii]

Woah dude I was just thinking of doing this too! But there's no way mine would turn out half as good. Too bad you cannot by a pallet load of these and sell them. You could get top dollar. Very nice replica indeed. Cheers =)

[@chase_h.01]

Im waiting for people to make metal castings of these. Why hasnt that happened yet?...

[@hazonku]

That came out beautifully!

[@McHeisenburger]

I have an unnatural addiction to Fallout 4. I even got the Deluxe Bluetooth Pip-Boy.

[@jorgeuchiha634]

I haven't played the fallout games but everyone is talking about it makes me wanna buy it

[@hobosox]

Are you going to hit the whole thing with some fuller's earth for dust in the cracks? That gives a very realistic weathering effect and is used in movie prop departments all the time.

[@franco3584]

AWESOME Bill ! your going to need a Fallout 4 Laser Pistol to go with that Pipboy . I'm building one !

[@GeekVFood]

Hey Bill, any chance of you selling the font stencils? Kinkos told me the font being 1/16" tall is too small for their cutter. Otherwise any suggestions on making it work? Maybe engrave the font and run paint into the recess made?

[@SteadyThreads]

wow! that looks so great. Bethesda should've consulted you before releasing the pip boy. I didn't get the pip boy edition for the reason that it looks campy but if it looked like after your repaint I would've spent extra money hehe. awesome video Bill as always! btw I had a chance to meet you at APCC Manila a few months ago. Cheers!

[@Pitchlock8251]

Dam!! That's a awesome job. I was going to repaint mine eventually. It just got bumped up on the priority list.

[@ryansizemore5064]

+Pitch lock Got me thinking. I knew I would at some point but I was gonna wait till I knicked it or scuffed it or something :)

[@HadouGun]

How do I start getting into spray painting stuff, what would I need to get? I want to redo my pip boy to make it look more metal but not as rusty

[@hexahelix]

Totally in love with this. Sadly I was not able to get the PB Esition :(

[@Philbrush]

Might look at fixing mine up, i'd have to do a few smaller jobs before i'd trust myself to touch the pip boy...haven't played with it on my arm, but it's a great prop to sit on the shelf

[@Philbrush]

***** There may be some lying around the yard somewhere...I have painted warhammer and 40k models before, but nothing really bigger!

[@Wonyumi]

This looks soooo much better than the original! When I first saw the pipboy in store, I was really disappointed...but your version looks awesome! That's how a pipboy should look like! :D Bethesda should hire you to repaint all the pipboys! :P

[@Wonyumi]

+Bill Doran Yeaaah, ok- better stick to other projects... :D

[@robertkaf]

Very cool idea especially if you are looking for a gift for some fallout freak like my nephew!

[@GIitchclan12]

Amazing job dude, you know your stuff!

[@VexedFilms]

That looks so much better!

[@rocheller6243]

I would've totally paid for you to paint mine for me! Great work

[@JHTVideos]

Nice job. I'm debating schmutzing up my new Pip-Boy 3000 - it looks too new.

[@CrimHawk]

awesome as always bill

[@sean3578]

Give this man an round of applause!

[@unevenpictures]

im taking your lead ! ill be painting mine as well :D

[@TekSolstice]

Another thing that would make it more authentic, add some padded Leather on the inside. Because if you inspect it in-game (Loading screen usually) you can see that the inside is covered with padded Leather.

[@acescott9683]

Oh it does, well actually it's more of a foam but they did a good job with it

[@funkymunkyoz85]

Hi Bill do you have the Neca Limited Editon Halo Needler? id like to see a repaint/weathering of it 👍👍👍

[@vector6977]

still needs a functional; Geiger counter gauge!

[@Greytechsy]

just watching your hoodie, sitting here waiting for my warlock hoodie that i ordered 3 weeks ago

[@MiniTreb]

Love your work Bill as it's always motivating! What are the details of the Sculpt Nouveau product you used. Trying to locate it in Australia :P

[@molusk4031]

"Looks too new" I get it. But notice it came in a Vault-Tec box? This means that it's supposed to be new gear from the vault.

[@Rohaq]

+MerryAce It was still too "shiny plastic" rather than "new metal". Bill did a great job!

[@chickdan5]

+MerryAce You could always end the DIY with the metal paints and not put on the rust and grime :)

[@Swarm509]

+MerryAce A repaint to make it look metal and "factory new" would be very cool as well. A lot of details can still be added, such as the screws.

[@AwkwardHypernerd413]

+Bill Doran well you did get the pipboy from a dead skeleton instead of a sealed case

[@Sacri001]

buen trabajo de pintura amigo, eres un ejemplo a seguir. te ganaste un subcriptor

[@senseless1685]

This looks AMAZING !!!!

[@TheEnixSquared]

That's some real goddamn talent. Awesome.

[@JoshForeman]

Great job! You beat me to it. I've got a video tutorial on the exact same thing rendering as we speak. hahaha. But mine's more beginner level.

[@jack3046]

Looks good. I would do something like that...if I had the actual Pip Boy :(

[@AnEpicSquirrel]

+Bill Doran, I have a question about the knob the goes along the Stats, Inv, etc. Is it connected to the Pip-Boy via spring? I feel like whenever I turn mine, it goes outward a bit before retracting into it's next spot, and I'm wondering if it's supposed to feel that way? Mostly wondering if my knob is secured properly or going to pop off. Feels kind of like a spring, but you would know for sure!

[@AnEpicSquirrel]

Ah. So yours feels the same too for the dial? Thanks for the video by the way, it was an enjoyable watch! And of course, awesome job with the repaint.

[@ConanRider]

I don't have a airbrush so would a light coat of a chrome/silver do? if not what else can I use.

[@therealrizzorat6973]

Top job love the rust tech.

[@hyperstalk5969]

Damn that looks amazing

[@jacopot4824]

I'm making the same think.. I dont have the airbrush.. Is that differenti if i use normal gold and silver spray?

[@madmodder84]

could you make a regular speed disassembly vid?

[@gamecollect101]

Never thought I'd ever like rust.

[@voohu3794]

the pip boys were in the vaults! so it would look in pristine condition

[@voohu3794]

I don’t know why they look like that in the game

[@NerdyNotionZ]

did the same with mine. just looked too new

[@danz409]

+Zander Yurami yea. that is my one complaint is how "shiney plasticy" it looks

[@NerdyNotionZ]

i jave this crazy mod idea. know the white interface part? turn that into a charger port for a phone. have the cable that runs to it be replaced with a USB cable that runs to a phone in the pipboy.

[@Janimations1]

+Zander Yurami this is supposed to be used with a smartphone using the pipboy app

[@NerdyNotionZ]

+Janimations1 I know. I have the app and stuff. What is your point?

[@ronanoberteuffer-bailey3371]

I am gonna do that with the charger cable.

[@DoosBarry]

That is straight up BAD ASS!

[@nickvjohn]

are you going to do this with the deluxe pip boy? or would the only thing that would be different is the taking apart?

[@grey46]

Love the vid! Subscribed! But one (stupid) question. What is the name of your jacket? I need it :o

[@legolas199]

Hey guys quick question: How did you get the hinge undone in this repaint? It seems impossible to get that part disassembled without breaking the plastic. Even with all the screws off of the faceplate where it says "Pip-Boy" it still won't come off! Please help!!

[@762Freestyle]

Now THAT"S a Pipboy.

[@jonahmeeches7575]

How did you get the Vertical Dial for the stat inventory data misc map radio of?

[@GothicMixx]

Any chance you could post a link of your disassembly video?

[@MatteoManzi]

The link for the "STORE" at the end doesn't work

[@spartanwolf7066]

Wait why would you make it all rusty when you get it in game it had never left the vault? Just a thought

[@JuniorBlue1]

Spartan Wolf because rust is oxidisation aka metal reacting with oxygen and it's almost certain that the vault, even with the dwellers frozen, had oxygen inside

[@amaninator9985]

JouniorBlue and it’s almost certain that the Pip-Boy seemed to be enameled. Just a though

[@peterhoogeveen8482]

Wow dude, that's awesome! :)

[@DracoNull0406]

I like the weathering but it was just sitting in a vault doing nothing, so I don't think he'd need it

[@robertoslama331]

What paint for air brushing do you recommend?

[@LapWithLucas]

I have a dual temperature heat gun should I use the 552 or 1100 degree setting for Eva foam

[@LapWithLucas]

+Bill Doran ok thank you

[@ARodriguez8t4]

What would you suggest for the stencils, if we don't own a vinyl cutter?

[@ARodriguez8t4]

+Bill Doran I'll give it a go. Thanks for the vid. Amazing what a new paint job can do tons piece.

[@SpazzGibbon]

Isn't the main Pip Body body plastic anyway? It doesn't look very metallic in game.

[@clone12tmx]

He reminds me of the awkward talk show host from Diamond Radio. I like him.

[@bobthetimetraveler2717]

are you planning on doing this with the pipboy 2000 kit?

[@punishedprops]

I definitely ordered the new pipboy kit. =D

[@yodawg394]

After playing fallout 3, at the beggining instead of you saying hello, everyone! I was expecting you to say hello, chiiillllldren!

[@punishedprops]

Hah!

[@jessicawardrake8380]

Bill, where did you get your Titan hoodie from?

[@jessicawardrake8380]

Thank you! :)

[@minecraftinalabama]

where do the flat screws go?