Fallout New Vegas NCR Ranger Cosplay

This build was purely meant for fun, to be something created in my spare time – no due date, and one that I would update over the course of time. It was also important to make it easy/comfortable to wear, be easily transportable, and lightweight.

To make this cosplay different from other Rangers, I did two things:

1. This set is based on the Advanced Riot Gear, found in The Divide amongst the fallen NCR Rangers

2. Jam pack it full of references. It has nods to other aspects of the game itself, as well as Life of Brian, Cowboy Bebop, Linkin Park and chemistry

3. Cel shading! Different tones for each colour were used, outlined with black to give it the comic book look

Most of it is built from EVA foam, with a few printed accessories too (such as the Poker themed bandolier). The helmet, forearm and chestplate patterns came free from Ashen Warrior Props, with files that can be found on his site here. I then modified them as I needed to suit the Advanced Riot Gear that can be found in The Divide.

To go along with the cosplay, I built a Divide-inspired environment within Blender. This was created using custom textures and models, 3D scanned models, and textures/HDRI’s from PolyHaven. I then inset an image of myself and slightly animated it to help blend in.

In 2023, I also wanted to update the Ranger, so I made some shoulder armour - with the song that always reminds me of the Divide inscribed on each shoulder - and to replace the chemistry book, a hit list that the older (no offence) demographic might just get!

Find the build thread here!