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Title: Conversions using the LAM Steampunk heads
Post by: Christian on 07 May 2012, 10:02:58 AM: Well, it was only a matter of time before I tore open a pack of these. Some of you will know that I stock the figures for antipodean Lead Adventurers... the temptation is just too much! lol

Anyway, here is a conversion I did of an Artizan Wild West figure using one of the VSF heads and some greenstuff:

(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg142/Intergalactic_photos/DSCF4171.jpg)

I had heaps of fun making this guy. There are a few more yet to come which I hope to show you guys soon.
Title: Re: Conversions using the LAM Steampunk heads
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on 08 May 2012, 06:58:50 AM: That looks really good, Christian, nice idea!
Title: Re: Conversions using the LAM Steampunk heads
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 08 May 2012, 09:27:00 AM: Quote from: Christian on 07 May 2012, 10:02:58 AM
Well, it was only a matter of time before I tore open a pack of these. Some of you will know that I stock the figures for antipodean Lead Adventurers... the temptation is just too much! lol

You naughty boy lol

That does look a very good conversion though 8)

Stick some paint on him soon :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Conversions using the LAM Steampunk heads
Post by: v_lazy_dragon on 08 May 2012, 11:24:04 AM: Looks good Christian!
Title: Re: Conversions using the LAM Steampunk heads
Post by: Remington on 08 May 2012, 12:41:38 PM: Nicely done!!! Very nicely done! Idea nicked!
Title: Re: Conversions using the LAM Steampunk heads
Post by: Christian on 11 May 2012, 03:19:03 PM: Well, here's the result of a bit of paint on the guy... still not finished yet, mind. But I think the head suits the body rather well!

(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg142/Intergalactic_photos/DSCF4181.jpg)

(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg142/Intergalactic_photos/DSCF4185.jpg)

I've got a couple more waiting on the bench, pics soon!

P.S. does anyone why I can see the pictures warped? They're hosted on photobucket...
Title: Re: Conversions using the LAM Steampunk heads
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on 11 May 2012, 04:14:32 PM: Quote from: Christian on 11 May 2012, 03:19:03 PM
Well, here's the result of a bit of paint on the guy... still not finished yet, mind. But I think the head suits the body rather well!

yes, it does, for sure, looks just cool. Like his trousers!
Title: Re: Conversions using the LAM Steampunk heads
Post by: aggro84 on 11 May 2012, 06:13:23 PM: Nice start. :-*
The conversion looks great.
Title: Re: Conversions using the LAM Steampunk heads
Post by: Christian on 13 May 2012, 03:02:54 AM: Thanks gents... this is getting dangerous now... it's starting to look like a "project" :o

I've got to say, this first one was from an idea pinched off Pappa Midnight (see here: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=10689.msg445852#msg445852). After I saw his conversion of the same figure, well, let's just say it got a new lease on life... literally:

(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg142/Intergalactic_photos/DSC01529.jpg)

(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg142/Intergalactic_photos/DSC01531.jpg)

I know most people won't be bothered to do the extra greenstuff work, and with some careful cutting you don't really need to... but I completely botched the head-lop so some extra work was needed :)

And here's one I really like. Another Artizan donor body, with the young scamp's head from the second conversion pack:

(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg142/Intergalactic_photos/DSC01533.jpg)

(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg142/Intergalactic_photos/DSC01534.jpg)

I really like these two!

Again, the whole look of the figure has changed entriely and I now have a figure I am excited about using, rather than an unpainted lump of lead!
Title: Re: Conversions using the LAM Steampunk heads
Post by: Dewbakuk on 13 May 2012, 08:12:16 AM: Have you just cut the head off the ltd edition Billy the Kid figure? That's going to upset a few people that have been trying to get one :D

Looks good though.
Title: Re: Conversions using the LAM Steampunk heads
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on 13 May 2012, 10:17:38 AM: these two are a very cool addition to this lovely thread, Christian!
Title: Re: Conversions using the LAM Steampunk heads
Post by: Christian on 14 May 2012, 03:19:40 AM: Thanks guys!

dewbak: Fortunately it is just the figure from the Hired Guns pack:
(http://www.artizandesigns.com/images/aww010.jpg)
so no need to worry about a replacement!

I've run out of donor bodies for the zombies for now, but the next conversion will be some work on a brigade models 28mm Belgian. Although WW1, I think he will make a nice Victorian undead-hunter.
Title: Re: Conversions using the LAM Steampunk heads
Post by: Dewbakuk on 14 May 2012, 08:47:01 AM: Ah yes, let the rage subside :P
Title: Re: Conversions using the LAM Steampunk heads
Post by: Christian on 23 May 2012, 01:27:18 PM: Well, here's the latest conversion:

(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg142/Intergalactic_photos/DSCF4189.jpg)

Head from the Landsknecht command! He'll be needing some work around his neck... I thought his head made sense considering his cuirass!

Any ideas on what else to do to him?
Title: Re: Conversions using the LAM Steampunk heads
Post by: white knight on 23 May 2012, 03:23:41 PM: Adding tassets if you can source them (the 6th edition empire infantry plastics had some loose ones, if you should have some)?

Also, the pistol seems too modern, so if you can replace it with a more appropriate one...
Title: Re: Conversions using the LAM Steampunk heads
Post by: Christian on 24 May 2012, 12:57:25 AM: Yes, I had considered a weapon swap, and that tasset idea is a rather good one. I happen to have some of those in my bits box.

I may also shave his chin and give him a whopping great moustache.
Title: Re: Conversions using the LAM Steampunk heads
Post by: Christian on 28 May 2012, 07:04:02 AM: Well, here's another one. A little more extensive than the last...

(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg142/Intergalactic_photos/DSCF4198.jpg)

Started life as a 28mm WW1 Belgian. Now some kind of undertaker!
Title: Re: Conversions using the LAM Steampunk heads
Post by: aggro84 on 28 May 2012, 06:26:21 PM: I'm really enjoying these conversions. :-*

I can't wait to see them all painted.