UKFB's WIP Thread - Gundabad Update

Wah Wing · **Posted:** Thu Aug 30, 2012 4:01 pm

I said it before, but those Riders are fantastic! :yay:

tlotrsbg · **Posted:** Sun Sep 09, 2012 10:36 am

awesome riders mate

Ukfreddybear · **Posted:** Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:49 pm

Following a conversation in the chatbox earlier, I was prompted to show some pics of some the Rohan conversions I've done in the past.

Mounted Gamling without banner - Simply a case of carefully removing the banner. The hand is replaced by Theodens, the original sword hilt removed from the scabard, and hair sculpted back on the rear of the head.

If you are careful, the banner can be reused elsewhere.

The mounted version of Eowyn has a spear, whereas all the foot versions are sword armed. An easy fix.

This prompted me to give my spare Eomer the option of a spear.

Hama doesnt have a mounted version, so a simple head swap with a RRG can solve that as they wear the same gear.

I'm also using Gripping Beast plastic Viking Hirdmen models to represent Grimbolds Helmingas because they all have chainmail. The heads are a little large though, so I'll be using Rohan ones. I've shown below how they look with a head swap.

I will also be adding cloaks to them all.

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:51 pm

Nice !!! My list just got 3 models longer - I'll let you work out which

theavenger001 · **Posted:** Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:26 pm

Dead Marsh Spectre wrote:

Nice !!! My list just got 3 models longer - I'll let you work out which

Lol.

Nice conversions freddy. Simple, but elegant. :yay:

BilboOfTheWhiteTower · **Posted:** Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:24 pm

Great job on the mounted Hama!

I was thinking of doing a head swap with the mounted Gamling for mine as I don't have the guts to paint that banner.

GothmogtheWerewolf · **Posted:** Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:36 pm

Nice conversions, especially the making use of spare parts part. The banner placed on a plastic WoR looked like hard work. :yay:

I thought Eowyn can't use throwing spears on foot.

tomogui · **Posted:** Tue Sep 18, 2012 1:16 am

Great, super effective conversions that show how good you are at this stuff: max impact with minimum effort.

The spears you use for these Rohan conversions - it looks like the spear-tips are shaped out of the copper rod itself, then tinned or something. Is that the case? And if so, do you make them yourself? They're perfect for Rohan, and I'd love to know the secret!

Lord Hurin · **Posted:** Tue Sep 18, 2012 2:28 am

:O Which WGF minis are the basis for that Helmingas?

samoht · **Posted:** Tue Sep 18, 2012 7:58 am

Which war-games factory figures are those?

I have got some Viking Huscarls for my new Rohirrim.

Ukfreddybear · **Posted:** Tue Sep 18, 2012 1:55 pm

GothmogtheWerewolf wrote:

I thought Eowyn can't use throwing spears on foot.

Why would you think that? It is an option in her wargear. Throwing spears are not limited to cavalry, the only downside is you cannot support other models with them.

tomogui wrote:

The spears you use for these Rohan conversions - it looks like the spear-tips are shaped out of the copper rod itself, then tinned or something. Is that the case? And if so, do you make them yourself? They're perfect for Rohan, and I'd love to know the secret!

The spears are indeed wire with flattened tips. These can be bought from a number of retailers. EG-
http://www.grippingbeast.com/product.php?ItemID=1640

Lord Hurin wrote:

Which WGF minis are the basis for that Helmingas?

samoht wrote:

Which war-games factory figures are those?

My bad folks, Those are not Wargames Factory, but actually Gripping Beast Plastics (Viking Hirdmen). I'm getting my viking boxsets muddled up! You can't go wrong for 44 minis for 20 quid. Even if the heads are a little big.
http://www.grippingbeast.com/product.php?ItemID=2531

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

Wow, I love your conversions. So simple, but so effective!

valpas · **Posted:** Wed Sep 19, 2012 6:12 am

ukfreddybear wrote:

Mounted Gamling without banner - Simply a case of carefully removing the banner.

"Simply"? I remember spending two Sunday afternoons carving that head with flowing hair away from the banner when I did my Gamling conversions...

Anyway, looking great, as usual!

-- Pasi

Ukfreddybear · **Posted:** Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:06 pm

Two afternoons? You need a sharper knife my friend!

Anyhow, I got volunteered to resculpt the corner ornament of the Mother-in Laws prize picture when the string snapped and it fell on the floor.

It was sculpted back in 3 sessions. First layer was Milliputt to create a workable base, then a mix of Milliiput and ProCreate to layout the pattern, and finally ProCreat to detail.

Then it was a case of matching the colours. After masking off, I sprayed it Vegas Gold, which was a bit too light, so then I painted over it with Shining Gold, Washed with Devlin mud, and Highlighted with Burnished Gold. It came out pretty close.

So there you go. Good as new! Completely random, but it goes to show there's more to sculpting and painting than miniature figures :-D

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:19 pm

A touch of class mate - love the painting guide - really strange to hear the paint names and be looking at something that isn't a miniature. Good job!!

theavenger001 · **Posted:** Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:33 pm

That's great! And you did a very good (seemless) job. :yay:

These hobby skills can be used for many things.

Ukfreddybear · **Posted:** Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:38 pm

Thanks guys. She is happy with it, that's the main thing.

Doing jobs like this, I'll soon corner the market. :lol:

BilboOfTheWhiteTower · **Posted:** Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:35 pm

Good Christ Dave, now you're into antique restoration...is there anything you cannot sculpt?

Seriously, that is one hell of a job there...looks amazing and the color matching is perfect!

valpas · **Posted:** Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:09 am

Wow, that looks like it's never been broken. I bet restoration would pay better than miniature sculpting...

-- Pasi

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:12 am

valpas wrote:

Wow, that looks like it's never been broken. I bet restoration would pay better than miniature sculpting...

-- Pasi

SSSsssshh don't give him any ideas

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