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 Post subject: Uruk-hai Captain with Two-Handed Sword Conversion
PostPosted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 10:26 pm 
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Hello all,

I want to create a Uruk-Hai captain with a two-handed sword. My plan is to use the Lurtz body as a base and incorporate pieces of a berserker including the helmeted head and arms. What do you all think about this idea? I have never attempted a conversion of this size, but I am very excited about the project. The models will arrive sometime next week, and I will update you all as I make progress.

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 Post subject: Re: Uruk-hai Captain with Two-Handed Sword Conversion
PostPosted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 1:51 am 
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Sounds interesting! In the new Battle Companies book gallery of Isengard there is a conversion similar to what you are planning. It is a Uruk-hai warrior with a Berserker two handed sword. Will be interested in seeing how you do it!

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 28, 2018 11:54 pm 
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Hello All,

I have made some progress on my conversion. I started by removing the head, arms, quiver, and bow from the currently available Lurtz model. Next, I added the head and one arm of a berserker as well as the arm off of a scout. This is what it currently looks like:

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What do you think? Please remember this is my first significant conversion.

Also, as a bonus, I was able to put Lurtz's shield on a scout.

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 29, 2018 1:25 pm 
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I like it! I wonder if there is anything extra you could do to the head to mark it out as a captain? A spike on top or something, perhaps?
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 4:06 am 
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Thanks! I agree that it could use something to make it a little more unique. Unfortunately, I don't think a spike would quite fit the aesthetic of my Uruk-hai force. I'm thinking maybe shoulder pauldrons. I will probably paint it as is and see what I think at that point.

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 3:25 pm 
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The conversion looks very good! And making use of the resulting spare parts is always good as well. I look forward to seeing the captain painted :)

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 2:28 pm 
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Hello all,

I've been very busy with school, but I finally got my captain done. Also, I've used the body of the original berserker as the base for a custom feral Uruk.


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They look great. Good job on your first conversions.

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Well done!

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 11:42 pm 
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That's a fun conversion! I look forward to seeing more :)
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 4:16 pm 
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Nice conversion! Be aware of the conversion trap though, once you start converting models it is hard to stop.

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 2:09 pm 
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i like this idea, would make a nice captain for scouts as well as berserkers
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