WIP Halberdier Bust Conversion.

[Mark S]

I've started this conversion of the old Ademola 22 Teutonic Standardbearer 200mm bust into a Polish Halberdier.
I've changed the headgear, added straps and looted sword and of course the weapon.
Just undercoated at this stage but I think I'll add some facial hair before painting and perhaps a bag of loot slung over the shoulder.
This piece will represent a battle weary soldier who has been busy looting the slain enemy when the rallied enemy forces return.

This is how it looks so far, any comments welcome....

 

[DEL]

That looks brilliant Mark.
Really looking forward to seeing it develop, only comment is I would shorten the staff slightly between the halberd head and the figures hand.
I find that it draws the eye away from the whole composition at its current length.
Cheers
Derek

 

[Paul Kernan]

Mark:

Nice job, I much prefer the your version.

 

[tonydawe]

Lovely job Mark. I think I can spot the helmet from Andrea's After The Battle bust on his head???

Lovely conversion mate. I'm looking forward to seeing you get your brushes onto it.

 

[jhonnsanchez]

great job.!! Congratulations .

 

[zane666]

Lovely job Mark. I think I can spot the helmet from Andrea's After The Battle bust on his head???

Lovely conversion mate. I'm looking forward to seeing you get your brushes onto it.

The sword looks familiar too.

Should be a nice piece all painted up.

Zane

 

[Kisifer]

Nicely done Mark. Finally some action from you hehehehe Keep up the good work.

Xenofon

 

[lopee]

Hello Mark, your version is much more better. The original bust is one of my favourites and I am quite sad I have to say it is a 'Level B' when it's standing next to yours one.
Martin

 

[smudger1960]

Very nice work mark,it's looking really nice at this stage

 

[brian]

This is a far better version and I look forward to seeing him progress.
Brian

 

[Karlosfandango]

I agree, looks superb, has a lot more interesting features compared to the original. Look forward to the paint job. Karl

 

[Helm]

Very nice Mark can't wait to see the paint
Steve

 

[davidmitchell]

Looking great so far Mark,never seen this bust before.


Cheers David

 

[swralph]

What a great conversion

 

[taff edwards]

Cracking conversion mate
Cheers Chris

 

[megroot]

Great conversion, and it makes a better figure.

Marc

 

[Mark S]

Thank you all for your encouraging comments on this piece,..very much appreciated.
I have used the Andrea pieces identified by Tony and Zane, and it's the first time I've ever used real leather for the straps, belts etc.
The cogs are turning slowly but they're turning Xenofon...cheers mate.

Thanks again everyone,........better get it back on the bench and slap some paint on it!!........cheers.

 

[billyturnip]

Great conversion, looking forward to seeing the painted version.

Roger.

 

[housecarl]

Excellent Mark.
Look forward to you getting some paint on.

 

[NickM]

Looks brilliant, Mark - way more eye-catching than the original too
Nice conversion, looking forward to seeing him painted up.