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How to Make Fallout Combat Armor Part 4 Legs - Free EVA Foam PDF Templates for Thighs Knees & Shins

by SKS Props

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Difficulty
Intermediate
Length
8:19
Views
3,771
Published
Jan 2026

What this video covers

Part 4 of SKS Props' ongoing Fallout Combat Armor series focuses on building the leg components — thighs, knees, and shins — from EVA foam using free downloadable PDF templates. The creator walks through assembly steps including cutting, heat shaping, gluing, and surface finishing to replicate the iconic in-game look. Free chest armor templates are also available on the creator's website, and printing instructions using Adobe Acrobat's poster setting are provided for accurate multi-page scaling.

Key takeaways

  • Free PDF templates for the leg armor pieces are available on the SKS Props website
  • Adobe Acrobat's 'poster' print setting is recommended for correctly scaling templates across multiple sheets
  • HD-Foam is the primary material, finished with Plasti Dip and acrylic paints to achieve a metallic appearance
  • This is episode 4 of a multi-part series covering the full Fallout Combat Armor build
  • Techniques include heat shaping, contact cement bonding, and detail painting for a screen-accurate result

Who this is for

Cosplay enthusiasts and prop builders who want to recreate Fallout Combat Armor leg pieces using accessible foam materials and free templates.

Tools mentioned

  • heat gun
  • hot knife / wood burner
  • utility knife
  • hobby knife
  • Dremel
  • Dremel flex shaft
  • leather punch set
  • cutting mat
  • mechanical pencil
  • hot glue gun

Materials mentioned

  • HD-Foam
  • foam clay
  • HD-Foam dowels
  • PVC board
  • wood dowels / PVC pipes
  • super glue
  • contact cement
  • Plasti Dip
  • Flexbond
  • Liquitex heavy body acrylics

⚠ Safety notes

Use heat gun and hot knife in a well-ventilated area; contact cement and Plasti Dip emit fumes and require adequate ventilation.

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