Peter Evans Roman Figure Conversions our good friend Peter Evans has sent us photos of his latest projects. Peter is very interested in the Roman era having done a special on plastic Roman figures for Plastic Warrior. Besides collecting Peter does coversion of figures to get poses that were never. I think you will find them interesting.
Peter Evans Roman Figure Conversions The Figures
Here is Peter’s comments on these figures.
Last week I had a burst of creativity and did some Roman conversions.
I thought that you might like to share them with your readers.
I had some Cherilea and Marx UK originals that had gone brittle, so I decided to turn them into complete new figures.
First I found that the separate helmets from the ‘Horrible Histories’ Romans fit well onto other figures and are more accurate.
The kneeling legs were Cherilea 8th Army with the tunic built up with modelling clay.
I decided to make the standing figures Pretorian Guard and officers, with some chopping and changing.
I also put a mounted Reamsa body on standing legs
Capes were made from modelling clay, belts and scabbards from card and paper.
Peter Evans Roman Figure Conversions My Thoughts
I like the poses that Peter has done. The two kneeling poses are a nice addition. I think off hand only one other company doing a kneeling pose. The trumpeter has trumpet in a nice length and I like how he is beding back. You only see that pose standing straight ahead with trumpet. Pretorian Guard standing with standard is a nice pose. I am sure that Peter will be painting the figures in the near future when he gets time.
Remember if you have any conversions you would like to share with us feel free to contact me. I willbe happy to post them.
This is some SERIOUS conversion work the likes of which I would not dare. Fantastic work, Sir!
I agree with Greg —- these conversions are outstanding.
Nice! A lot of skill and imagination!
All poses minus one are amazing and impressive better than TSSD in body poses dynamism versus type armor depicted.Also the correct position of sword often mistaken hang in opposite side .The horrible H helmets looks great and represent last half First century till-3 century type Gallic Imperial H used in Britannia,Germania and other regions.Great choice and idea to use them
The two kneeling resemble K&C poses from were the chinese Supreme sets poses were extracted but with different deetail of course.
The shield i always have hard time with them as most are done way too flat ,less concave or cylindrical that most Scutum were made plus larger ,however smaller version were used as well .
The blowing tuba pose is the one i can’t keep up for some odd reason as is making an odd-funny gesture to me as if dancing same time playing it.
The Officer next to him is looking at him in photo in funny look too.I don’t know if is my impression or not ,or were pose as that in purpose.
The capes idea give more out view 3D realist as almost swapped style ,not way do it in solid plastic figures unless swoppet .
Well done ,great job!!!
My thoughts..
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Peter puts great character into his conversions, the standard bearer is full of arrogant swagger and the trumpeter looks like he’s blowing that trumpet for all he’s worth. I agree about the Horrible Histories helmets, they work really well here, I haven’t bothered much with the HH figures because they’re a bit too cartoonish for me but now I see the parts could be useful for conversions.
Thanks guys for all your kind comments
When I get around to painting the figures I will let you see the end result.
Peter
Peter, do you recommend any specific type or brand of modeling clay?
I use either white Milliput or a brand of clay called Newplast available from art suppliers
You can use children’s modelling clay too. I coat the clay with several layers of PVA glue. Leaving each layer to dry before doing the next. This hardens the clay prior to painting
OK, thanks. Will pick some up during the week and start to experiment. I have used paper or card stock with good success, even as inserts for the insides of toy buildings, with computer images adjusted to 54mm compatible with a color printer/ copier. Clay will be a new dimension.
The Romans look really good. Will there be more?
Hopefully
Depend on how much spare time I get
I love the poses – some dynamic stuff. The kneeling poses are great, they remind me of the HO/OO (1/72) Airfix pose that I have always been fond of. I’ve not been able to find it in any history book but I’ve always imagined (and used) them as the front line in my Roman defensive formations – it’s how I’d deploy them when they weren’t in Testudo or on the offense. Great work – as usual, Peter; thanks for sharing the pix and thanks to Paul for providing the venue so we can enjoy them.
I use either white Milliput or a brand of clay called Newplast available from art suppliers
You can use children’s modelling clay too. I coat the clay with several layers of PVA glue. Leaving each layer to dry before doing the next. This hardens the clay prior to painting
I’ve experimented with Milliput before and liked some of the things I’ve been able to do with it. Again, great work.