So, I'm certain I'm not the first to ask this, so feel free tossing me to older threads, if they exist.

I'm curious what's the best way to get Elves with hand-weapons and shield; more specifically the Last Alliance/Rivendell models. I think the easiest way is just buying Spearmen, and replacing their arm, but that sounds expensive, and rather work intensive. Any easier solutions using the plastic models?

What I have done is cut off the right arm+above hand/sword grip on a last alliance elf and rotate it down ( I save the little pommel and glue it back on the left hand which still holds the sword ). I then adjust the arms position with a pin and green stuff ( plus some horrible sculpting ), let it dry and attach a shield to the arm. Done.

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richmondwarmancers we play Lord of The Rings, Battlefleet Gothic, Infinity, some board games, and really whatever tickles our fancy..

Do you have some pictures?
I'm quite interested.

I had to edit the post because I had my arms backwards for the sword guys
here is a picture of two conversions. The spear elf was converted using a Rohan Royal Guard spear hand.
Not the best lighting I was in a hurry.

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richmondwarmancers we play Lord of The Rings, Battlefleet Gothic, Infinity, some board games, and really whatever tickles our fancy..

Or just glue shield on the back of Glaive Elves. Will make them a LOT of gold

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"... Telchar wrought it in the deeps of time."
-On Andùril, The Lord of the Rings