Arthadan’s conversions

I’ve made an experiment with one of the old rohirrim horse, I’ve cut the only standing leg and pinned it to be sure it will support the weight:

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Tomorrow I’ll add some putty to cover the joint. And then I’ll paint it… some day. As you can see, I’ve mounted it on a base taller than normal so it can look good with its taller brothers.

But that’s not all, I’ve drilled a hole in the bridle (under de horse’ snout) until sepparing them:

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It was my first time with a Dremel drilling machine (I took the photos just after drilling, as you can see for all the lead dust on the table :lol:) and I’m quite happy with the results.

Now, some real conversions. I’ve got one spare M384 (Haradam and Ranger fighting) and I decided to separate them. This is the result so far:

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I need to sculpt the left hand and the shield straps to the haradan and the right hand to the ranger (I’ll use a Reaper sword).

Sorry for the poor photos, I’ll try to improve them next time. Comments are welcome, of course.

I’m afraid is not the lack of Malt what makes the images blury, Master Rita.de. I’ll have a new camera for Christmas if this guy do not forget:

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Didn’t he use to have a beard? Hummm…

Thanks to point me that one, Master Gildor.

Quick update (shield strips sculpted):

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They need some gentle sanding when the putty cures. Next time I’ll sculpt the fingers.

Ranger has a rough hand shape for now, so it’s not too interesting to see at the moment.

Thanks, Master Rita.de and Master OriginalAragorn.

I can offer some tips for sculpting shield straps:

– Don’t use greenstuff (it’s too rubbery for this), better try Miliput (I use the grey one).
– Let the putty dry a little, so it has more consistency and is easier to cut the strips.
– Press the tip of a propelling pencil for making ribbets.

Good luck with your shields!