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#1 Tue, Oct6 2009 2:44pm
- OriginalAragorn
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George's Conversions
This is a separate topic just for my conversions.
First, here is my Mordor Orc Drummer (M150). To quote Ken Crawford: "this figure is a cast conversion by 'no name' (see the other thread), which is now changed. It started life as M150." For my part, I added the drum and batons.
Next, here is a Uruk Hai (M94). I bent his arm and changed his weapon.
Next, here is a Morgoth Orc (M222). I cut the end of the spear off and added a scoop full of hot coals.
I hope to add more conversions soon.
And here we find you feasting and idling - and smoking! Smoking! Where did you come by the weed, you villains? - Gimli
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#2 Tue, Oct6 2009 4:01pm
- hsf62
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:cool:Your M94C gives me a nice idea...
Where there is a will there is a way, just as there are no problems, only solutions! Guess it depends on ones own perspective of the matter at that time
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#3 Tue, Oct6 2009 4:03pm
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Your coal man/orc is great too. Looking forward for further add on's...
Where there is a will there is a way, just as there are no problems, only solutions! Guess it depends on ones own perspective of the matter at that time
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#4 Tue, Oct6 2009 5:33pm
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Thank you master Holger!
And here we find you feasting and idling - and smoking! Smoking! Where did you come by the weed, you villains? - Gimli
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#5 Tue, Oct6 2009 10:00pm
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Hey George, nice conversions to see! I like them. I always like if somebody converted those figures . . .
Maybe the magic was the most powerful force in the world. But that was long ago.
The dragons are gone, the giants are dead and the children of the woods are forgotten.
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#6 Wed, Oct7 2009 6:07am
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... even Orcs have to eat sometimes. I hope these coals are not for barbecue and steaks from human flesh. 
bleaahhh
I'm joking... He should still put the cooking chef hat... 
Nice to see those conversions George....
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#7 Wed, Oct7 2009 2:19pm
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Nino - you're right! I should have given him a chef's hat and a bbq apron!!
And here we find you feasting and idling - and smoking! Smoking! Where did you come by the weed, you villains? - Gimli
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#9 Wed, Oct7 2009 3:43pm
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And here we find you feasting and idling - and smoking! Smoking! Where did you come by the weed, you villains? - Gimli
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#10 Wed, Oct7 2009 6:46pm
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Good work there George 
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#11 Sun, Oct11 2009 2:55pm
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M382: Southron Halberdier
Note: I'm sure this would have been easy for Master Caster! For me it was very difficult and tested my patience. There were 7 pieces glued together (6 pieces just for the arms and halberd).
He will be used in my Rangers of Ithilien diorama.
OA
And here we find you feasting and idling - and smoking! Smoking! Where did you come by the weed, you villains? - Gimli
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#12 Sun, Oct11 2009 5:09pm
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So we could expect new conversion diorama.... 
there are full of creative work on our MMP forum... I like those sources of inspiration... keep working George... keep working... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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#13 Mon, Oct12 2009 8:01am
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Nice work there George!
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#14 Mon, Oct12 2009 9:07am
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Nice. But somehow the arms seem to look a tiny bit too long?
ménin aeíde, theá, beórnou órkeiphágou!
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#15 Mon, Oct12 2009 2:35pm
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Yeah, I'm wondering that too from the photos. But it looks fairly proportioned in person. I'm not sure if it's the camera angle.
I used the same arms that came with the regular model (had to separate the left arm from the shield) and swapped hands with a different model. Maybe when I bent the arms, it sort of distorted them a bit. Or maybe I got a wee bit more "wrist" with the new hands.
I'll have to be careful about that next time.
Thanks everyone!
And here we find you feasting and idling - and smoking! Smoking! Where did you come by the weed, you villains? - Gimli
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#16 Mon, Oct12 2009 4:10pm
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You did very well George! That's how you create Masters. All made out of little pieces put together.
Where there is a will there is a way, just as there are no problems, only solutions! Guess it depends on ones own perspective of the matter at that time
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#17 Sat, Oct24 2009 3:44am
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Here is my Stone Giant. Instead of hurling a boulder, he is tossing a meddlesome orc! Also, no giant is complete without a massive spiked club and a waterskin.
This will be part of a diorama at some point in the future. Perhaps distant future! 
PS: I actually think this is not a very good sculpt. Most of Master Tubbs' are much better. So I figured I'd change it to suit my taste.
George
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#18 Sat, Oct24 2009 5:18am
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This "rocks"! Very good idea!
ménin aeíde, theá, beórnou órkeiphágou!
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#19 Sat, Oct24 2009 8:01am
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Re: George's Conversions
Original conversion George
May I add a little comment on the spiked club... the base of the club, or the handle if you prefer looks quite large (in diameter) to be firmly hold even by a stone giant (if you look at his hands) he would hardly grip the club and even if wielding it by two hands it would be awkward...I think the base diameter should be reduced a bit to allow a firm grip around it.
but anyway, that's a very cool conversion
"Elves seldom give unguarded advice, for advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill." (Gildor Inglorion, LOTR1)
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#20 Sat, Oct24 2009 2:35pm
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Thanks guys!
And Gildor - I agree completely about the club. I was thinking about it while I was whittling away at it. For some reason I just stopped after a bit and I thought "OK, good enough!" Once I glued it in place and really looked at it I realized it wasn't narrow enough. Good catch - and hopefully a lesson I will learn next time.
George
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#21 Sat, Oct24 2009 3:50pm
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Huoommm ... our Wandering Elf is very direct with his criticism ... but he was right.
Anyway, George, I also did not like that figure of the Stone Giant - though there are only a few figures in the Mithril range I dislike ... but here I can absolutely agree with your statement.
So it was very nice seeing that figure as a very nice conversion ... though I don't know why a stone giant is throwing orcs ... they do not fit well as missiles ... they're not hard enough ...
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#22 Sat, Oct24 2009 4:17pm
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Thank you Theobald! But orcs make fine missiles - if the giants are playing football with them! Giants do love to play games..
And Gildor - I owe you a debt of gratitude! After reading your post, I whittled the club down to a smaller size - so it looks more appropriate. It was tricky since it was already attached with glue and green stuff - but I managed to do it. Thanks again.
And here we find you feasting and idling - and smoking! Smoking! Where did you come by the weed, you villains? - Gimli
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#23 Sat, Oct24 2009 10:29pm
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That was a very good idea there George!
These are indeed strange days, dreams and legends spring to life out of the grass! - Eomer
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#24 Sun, Oct25 2009 5:46am
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Here he is - painted up.
And here we find you feasting and idling - and smoking! Smoking! Where did you come by the weed, you villains? - Gimli
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#25 Sun, Oct25 2009 7:49am
- protozeus
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"Unruly orcs ... who will not grow up... must be taken in hand ..." (lalala-laaa-la) 
ménin aeíde, theá, beórnou órkeiphágou!
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