Miniature Conversion

Miniature Conversion is the hobby of altering the appearance of a miniature or model figure so that it deviates from the standard version purchased in a boxed set, producing a unique piece rather than an unmodified stock model. The practice is especially common among hobbyists who play miniature wargames, such as Games Workshop's The Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game, Warhammer Fantasy Battles and Warhammer 40,000, as well as games from other manufacturers, and generally involves combining parts from different model kits with modelling putty, such as Milliput or the product commonly known as Green Stuff, to build a new model with its own distinct look. A converted model is often treated as a centerpiece of a player's collection, built to represent a particularly powerful character, monster or other standout figure.