Sometimes I have an inspiration to create a certain look with a miniature. This project was not one of those times. Instead, I had an idea of creating another project, in this case one of the Scout Titans from White Dwarf Issue 112 (or there abouts), and some of the bits that I will not use for that project suggested a use. The carapace for the Scout Titans came from a Zoids Gustav model. Also in the Zoids Gustav model were some small figures, one of them being a robotic lizard. I decided that I would try to adapt the legs from the lizard to make as Ork Assault Commander that would be unique.
The tools you will need are a modeling knife, some files, and a razor saw.
Materials
The materials you will need are the robotic lizard body, an Ork torso, an Ork head, Ork arms, and some glue.
The Conversion
Using the razor saw, remove the torso at the hip from the legs. You may have to carve and file the legs so that they look correct. Cut the ball plug from the bottom of the torso so that you will have a smooth surface to which you can glue the legs. Glue the pieces together and let the glue harder. You are now ready to prime and paint your new Ork Assault Commander.A Note About the Zoids Gustav Model
I am not sure if the Zoids Gustav Model is still in production or not, so you may have to get one off of the auction sites. The Gustav is a very nice model which will give you the carapace for the Scout Titan project we will do someday, it gives you the legs for this project, it has some tracked trailers that would have some use, and it has some pieces that could be used in Scifi industrial terrain. You may have trouble acquiring one, but it is probably the most useful model you may ever buy.
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