First modeling session - AAA Game Asset

Above is the evidence of my first session of modeling my triple A game asset of the laser rifle from the fallout series

Laser Rifle reference images

Bellow are all the images I could find online to get a good reference for the AAA game model that I want to make for my winter submission project. The Fallout 3 Laser Rifle is definitely one of my favorite video game weapons, due to its iconic style and intriguing design. 

AAA game asset project - Possible references

Elder scrolls V: Skyrim Daedric Sword

District 9 Weapons 

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Dwemer Shield

 Fallout 3 Gauss Rifle

 Fallout 3 Laser Rifle

Halo 4 Saw Machine gun

Halo 4 Fuel Rod gun

Legend of zelda: Master Sword 

Prince of persia: Warrior Within Eagle Sword

Prince of Persia: Warrior within Lion sword

Halo 4 rail gun

Bioshock: Infinite sky hook

Above are a few images of possible model references for this project. First thing that came to mind when I was set this project was, I want to model the master sword from legend of zelda! However, after considering the design, it wouldn't of been much of a challenge to make as it can appear as quite a basic design.. After finding all these reference images im beginning to lean more towards modeling a gun, particularity the laser rifle from fallout 3. I've always really liked the design of this weapon as it fits perfectly into the futuristic 70's themed post apocalyptic world, what i like most about it is how despite the fact that it looks like scrap of other guns slung together, it functions as a futuristic style laser firing weapon.