Simple, effective Eomer and Rohan Captain conversion

Monotone_Matt · **Posted:** Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:47 pm

Hi there everyone

Was toying around with a Heroes of the West Eomer and a Rohan infantry with spear and decided to convert them.

Eomer:

I cut off his right arm at the elbow, repositioned it, removed his sword and replaced it with the infantryman's speer. Then I filled in the gaps with (liquid) green stuff. Easy!

Rohan Captain:

I cut off this guy's right arm at the elbow too (I think I might have a problem...), repositioned it and replaced the speer with Eomer's sword. After drying, I filled the gaps with GS and gave him a chainmail coat (elbows and between the legs) for good measure!

A simple conversion without any spare parts needed. Will paint either tonight or this weekend, am also working on a shield for Eomer...

Would love any suggestions or feedback!

Shieldmaiden · **Posted:** Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:56 pm

The best conversions are often the simplest Matt, and you've proved that correct today! Nice work!

How is liquid green stuff then? Is it just for filling gaps? I really need to get some hobby supplies this next few months.

SidTheSloth · **Posted:** Fri Aug 31, 2012 4:09 pm

looks great matt

you could have also put the spear the other way around :-D

great conversions

have you got a WiP thread? you have lots of great looking stuff to show off

Monotone_Matt · **Posted:** Fri Aug 31, 2012 4:09 pm

Thanks Shieldmaiden! I'm quite new to liquid Green Stuff so I might not be the best to ask, I use it mainly for filling small gaps (for example when two parts don't fit together seamlessly) and for giving parts a smooth finish (for example when you sculpt something out of regular GS and the surface is still a bit rough). It thins down well like a paint, so best to put some on your palette and add a few drops of water instead of taking straight from the pot.

All in all it's quite a good investment I find

and there's a lot in one of those little pots!

Monotone_Matt · **Posted:** Fri Aug 31, 2012 4:11 pm

You could indeed, Sid! Or even reattach the sword so it looks like Eomer is signalling a charge!

And maybe I should make a WIP thread, is it just like making a normal forum thread?

SidTheSloth · **Posted:** Fri Aug 31, 2012 4:14 pm

yeah its just where you can show people your models and projects

Monotone_Matt · **Posted:** Fri Aug 31, 2012 4:36 pm

I'll give that a shot then!

Monotone_Matt · **Posted:** Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:32 pm

So here's Eomer with throwing spear and shield:

The shield was made from scratch and turned out pretty well, I think! I copied the design off a Rohan shield I found on google. I'm thinking of making a duplicate to give to my mounted Eomer for continuity

Tomorrow (probably): The captain of Rohan!

BilboOfTheWhiteTower · **Posted:** Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:57 pm

I really like the freehand work on that shield...great job on that Eomer conversion!!

samoht · **Posted:** Sat Sep 01, 2012 12:24 am

Fantastic.

That captain looks very dynamic.

Wah Wing · **Posted:** Sat Sep 01, 2012 8:47 pm

The painting is fantastic!

Love the shield! :yay:

Monotone_Matt · **Posted:** Sun Sep 02, 2012 2:44 pm

Thanks samoht and Wah Wing!

So I finished my Rohan Captain today... Note how different he looks from Friday

I decided to give him an even more dynamic pose by removing his knee, regluing the foot and adding a Green Stuff rock. Deciding that wasn't enough, I then sculpted him a decorative horsetail for his helmet, as well as a bow and quiver (hey, I was bored). Then to top it all of I added a few decorative arrows (made from old staples) with Green Stuff fletchings.

I had quite a bit of fun painting this Captain, I decided to give him a very weathered look, like he'd been through the wars. I'm especially pleased with how his shield looks! If you have any questions, hit me up

BilboOfTheWhiteTower · **Posted:** Sun Sep 02, 2012 3:28 pm

That is an awesome captain, lovin' the pose!

The only thing I would do is take the arrows out of the rock, or make the rock into a pile of dirt...my only niggle on this one.

rheodon · **Joined:** Wed Jul 20, 2011 3:04 pm **Posts:** 97

Oh,,, I love him! It's an epic pose and very dynamic

SidTheSloth · **Posted:** Sun Sep 02, 2012 6:15 pm

Superb work!

Really really really cool! :yay:

I really like the battle damage on his shield and the bow and quiver is a nice addition.

great sculpting too

I am longing for more :-D

John Wayne · **Posted:** Sun Sep 02, 2012 7:06 pm

Nice captain and Eomer. I prefer the look of the captain and great pose and extras added. :yay:

Rognarr · **Posted:** Sun Feb 10, 2013 11:56 pm

I'm quite glad that i stumbled across this older threat here. I recently got a cheap Eomer on ebay with his sword broken off. But I think instead of making a new sword for him I'll steal your idea with the spear! Looks fantastic!

Monotone_Matt · **Posted:** Mon Feb 11, 2013 9:21 am

Haha wow I made this thread back in September, how time flies! Glad I could inspire you Rognarr and thanks again for all the encouragement back then guys!

RangerofTheNorth · **Joined:** Tue Feb 15, 2011 6:54 pm **Posts:** 483

Love these! Eomer looks great painted, and the subtle mods to the captain look amazing finished. Given me an idea to do a similar mod to a large lot of my riders, the horsetail makes that helmet go from a 4 to a 10!!

Monotone_Matt · **Posted:** Mon Feb 11, 2013 3:36 pm

I'm glad I could help you out, RotN! Make sure you post pics!

Simple, effective Eomer and Rohan Captain conversion

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