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Author:  Oldman Willow [ Wed Apr 13, 2011 12:04 am ]
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I began by sawing the orc heads off with a razor saw. I used a 3/16 drill bit to prepare a surface for the Wargames Factory head I intend to use. I use Testors plastic glue mostly because I have used it successfully for 50 years.I am working with the Mordor orcs first because I have a lot that I never used. They are not favorites.

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I mentioned they were not favorites because my least favorite poses may turn out the best.

I have a few ideas for some more radical conversions in mind for tomorrow.

Please let me know what you think
Author:  Raukov [ Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:00 am ]
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that prep work with the drill is amazing, how hard is that to do?
Author:  Oldman Willow [ Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:17 am ]
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how hard is that to do?

The drill bits are very hard and sharp. All you need to do is turn it with your fingers. It works like a counter sink. Small bits will require a pin vice. 3/16 is large enough not to.
Author:  edge67 [ Wed Apr 13, 2011 2:24 am ]
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I like these conversions. I agree the GW orcs aren't great. You've managed to make them a lot more orcish - and much more interesting. Your conversion work is really inspiring me to try my own conversions. Looking foward to seeing the progress.
Author:  Oldman Willow [ Wed Apr 13, 2011 8:46 pm ]
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Converting my least favorite orc required me to remove his head and both arms.

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You can see I have started a full torso swap as well.


Scout captain with two hand weapon

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Needs a little green stuff on the shoulder.

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I need this one to lead my scouts

Suggestions and questions are welcome.
Author:  Elros of Numenor [ Wed Apr 13, 2011 10:15 pm ]
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Very nice :yay:
Author:  BizzareWarstar [ Wed Apr 13, 2011 11:15 pm ]
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very nice, are all the bitz you used from Wargames Factory ?
Author:  Oldman Willow [ Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:34 am ]
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are all the bitz you used from Wargames Factory ?

In this batch yes.
Author:  RangerofTheNorth [ Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:35 am ]
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thes are coming along great!
Author:  Cyndra the Grey [ Thu Apr 14, 2011 7:56 am ]
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They look great 8)
I'm not sure about the 2h Uruk, he looks a bit like he's dropping his weapon and fumbling to catch it. If you put his hands around the weapon haft this would solve it I think. Just my opinion though.

Cyndra the Grey
Author:  garmenhord [ Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:04 am ]
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Nice orcs! i like the conversions - i agree with cyndra about the uruk
Author:  Oldman Willow [ Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:52 pm ]
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he looks a bit like he's dropping his weapon and fumbling to catch it

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Some of the weapons fit better than others. I will fix it when I glue it up.
Author:  garmenhord [ Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:55 pm ]
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I think , if possible it would helpt to if u make the space between both hands bigger. His hands seems to be placed to close to each other. If i am not mistaking?
Author:  Oldman Willow [ Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:24 pm ]
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I can file them a bit if need be. Positioning the weapon on the left side of the body helps too.
Author:  Fishlegs [ Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:19 pm ]
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Great conversions, it's really nce to see some of the less inspiring orc poses looking good.
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