At this year’s E3, we check out some of the props and collectibles for Fallout 76, including the sold-out T-51 Power Armor helmet that comes with the special collector’s edition box. Chronicle Collectibles’ Paul Francis walks us through the details of this helmet and the other props he worked on for the game.
Challenge Accepted: Drifting with Zoe Bell, Part 3
It’s the next day, and Zoe and Conrad review some aerial footage of a few attempts at drifting a figure eight. Zoe takes to the wheel at a final attempt to master the maneuver, and wraps up her own instruction by becoming an instructor herself!
PREMIUM – Model Behavior: Toothpaste vs. Latex Masking
Bill and Norm tackle this delightful retro-robot kit from artist Paul Braddock (kit found here). After giving the parts a coating of chrome paint, we try our hands at both toothpaste masking and latex masking to compare weathering techniques on the robot’s head!
Mind-Controlled Plumbob Crystal from the Sims 4!
In partnership with EA, we made a pair of Sims 4 plumbobs that change colors based on your thoughts! Jeremy walks us through the design of these brainwave-reading devices, and how he hacked them to light up a 3D-printed plumbob. We’re going to take these to this weekend’s EA Play and have some fun! (This video was sponsored by Electronic Arts.)
PREMIUM – Ask Adam Anything: Home Improvements
Every week, Adam takes a question from the comments section below or on social media (tagged #AskAdamSavage) and answer them for the Tested member community. This week, Adam answers a question about his personal home improvement projects.
PROJECTIONS, Episode 50: Varjo Bionic Display and Echo Combat Hands-On!
We go hands-on with a prototype of the Varjo virtual reality headset with “Bionic display”, a hybrid system that combines a high-end display panel with an ultra-high resolution OLED panel for the center of your field of view. It’s unlike anything we’ve seen before, and we chat with Varjo’s CEO about how this technology works. Plus, Jeremy plays in the beta for Echo Combat!
First Week on Set – Still Untitled: The Adam Savage Project – 6/8/18
While Norm is out on a production shoot, Adam and Will are joined by Tested contributor and fabricator Kayte Sabicer to talk about modelmaking, train trips, Captain America’s costume, and rewatching Raiders of the Lost Ark. Plus, Adam talks about what it’s like to be back on set to film Mythbuster Jr.!
Adam Savage’s One Day Builds: 1000 Shot Nerf Blaster!
Adam picks up a Nerf Rival blaster, and upgrades it with a custom magazine to hold a THOUSAND soft plastic Nerf balls. Watch as Adam builds the new magazine from scratch, uses kit-bashing to detail the blaster, and adds more upgrades like the bi-pod and laser. And to test this massive rig, Adam sets his sights on some prehistoric prey! Life finds a way!
Challenge Accepted: Drifting with Zoe Bell, Part 2
In part 2 of our mini-series with Zoe Bell, professional drift car racer Conrad Grunewald breaks down the mechanics of drifting, and gives Zoe the next set of challenges to achieve a figure eight. Time to hit the track for more practice! (Watch part 1 here!)
Episode 452 – WWDC and Model 3 – 6/7/18
Extra long episode this week as we have a lot to cover! We discuss all the news from Apple’s WWDC keynote, new movie trailers, Sonos’ new living room speaker, and oh yeah, Norm’s new Model 3. Plus, Kishore’s back for A Moment of Science, and Jeremy talks about watching a comedy show in VR with Oculus Venues.