Better Handmade Weapon Textures
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #75 of 271 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Better HandMade Weapon Textures ========================================================
By Mike_trx
Updated - Added no more Copper Barrels optional
This is a test for now, as it may affect other items ingame. If you find an issue with another item, please let me know. Without the Creation Kit we are a little limited to certain texture edits.
Updated 25th November - Main update, now v1. 2
This update to the main version now includes a recolour of the bayonet to better match the already updated textures. I'm not sure how I missed that first time round, but here it is.
Updated 24th November - Added the 'Too Much Bling' version
This update adds a large sized download, namely "Too Much Bling".
PLEASE NOTE: This version is just for a bit of fun, and completely chromes out all of the metal on all the handmade weapons, grips, scopes and barrels. It is VERY bright looking, and the metal has a very bumpy but smooth appearance too. Due to the nature of this kind of change, the appearance can carry over from the metal onto other surfaces on the weapon. Check the images for a preview.
If there is an interest in a style , or any other ideas or changes you would like, let me know in the comments and I will see what I can do :)
Updated 23rd November - Added an optional Carbon Fibre Body
This optional add-on changes the default wooden block texture to a complete carbon fibre one. --Download the main version first, then add this one after to use. Check images for the change.
Updated 22nd November - Added an optional Wooden Block version change
This version adds an alternative wooden block texture for the main body of the handmade weapons. -Download the main version first, then add this after to use. Check images for the change.
Updated 20th November - Added a new version... Rusty2. 0!
This texture overhaul replaces the default yellow/orange handmade weapon textures in Fallout 4 with improved metal and wood models. It includes an optional Rusty2.0 version and other addon files. With over 12,000 endorsements and 400,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more realistic weapon appearance.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 12,450 endorsements and 402,911 downloads.
- Dramatically improves the look of metal and wood on handmade weapons.
- Optional Rusty2.0 version gives you a weathered aesthetic choice.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015 — may not be compatible with the latest Fallout 4 patches or DLC.
- Texture-only mod — no gameplay changes, so if you want new weapons or stats, this isn't it.
For Fallout 4 players who want their handmade weapons to look more realistic without changing gameplay. Ideal for modders who appreciate visual overhauls and don't mind older mods. Skip if you're on the latest game version and worried about compatibility, or if you prefer gameplay-altering mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2015, check if your game version is compatible before installing; if you have all DLC, test it early.
- Use a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager or Vortex to easily toggle the optional Rusty2.0 version on and off.
- If you see texture glitches, try loading this mod earlier in your load order to ensure it overrides other texture mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Mike_trx
- Version
- v1.2
- Downloads
- 402,911
- Endorsements
- 12,450
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 11/18/2015
- Updated
- 11/25/2015
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