How to convert - Bloodaxe Warboss by Mezgike

Oi, here's the video of how I converted and kitbashed a bloodaxe warboss, from the age of sigmar orruk megaboss. Learn my tricks (and mistakes) on kitbashing, sculpting and more.
Safety warning: Literal blood went into this bloodaxe miniature, because I accidentally cut my finger. Always cut safely when using knives and scalpels, and always cut away from your fingers. I often need to live life on the edge and cut in an unsafe way, so that you guys can see what I am doing. I normally cut downwards on the workbench, but you wouldn't be able to see what I am doing. So be safe. Video contains blood and gore, so MA15+ and all that.
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[@wbrando22]

As someone who's just starting to get into minipainting and crafting these videos are incredible and make me super amped to continue on my journey in the hobby. Keep it up and thank you!!!!

[@Stylinski]

Dude, your glowing style paintings first, followed by amazing conversions, and now doing your own holograms of the sice of a rice corn... Unbelievable, you are very talented and your videos are great in every aspect. Hope games workshop pays you money for that one day. Keep up that great videos and ideas. Props to you

[@andrewpryor8526]

Wow, my mind was blown at the level of expertise. I wanted to learn how to fill holes and clean up the mini... this was so much more. A very good watch.

[@MrKingcann]

"I HAZ PASSED DA ROBRIK PRIMARYZ" "I AM DA LUTENANT NOW BOYZ"

[@MrKingcann]

tbf id been looking for a cool theme for an ork kill team, I think im gunna loot your idea

[@Mezgike]

Haha that would be pretty cool. Da Primaryz ladz.

[@jonesdan85]

My life. Waiting for Cyberpunk 2077 release and Mezgike uploads.

[@VampireGranny]

LIFE IS PAIN!!!!!!

[@DrDanco86]

i bet you could make a really cool looking Big Mek out of the new tactical warsuit.

[@rebeccaschroder3000]

DO IT YA GIT

[@ThePopeOfAwesomeness]

This is crazy and that tiny sculpt is very impressive

[@earltheartist3697]

Another in depth conversion? Hell yeah. Giving a ork more character than a primaris lieutenant I see

[@Rishkar-Peema-Pants]

Every grot has more character

[@Rishkar-Peema-Pants]

Than a primaris lieutenant

[@dreadedpixel9022]

That's abit mean to say, I mean it's TRUE but it doesn't make it any less mean

[@ZacJStones]

You sir, are an absolute madman! Hats off! You're not only one of the, if not THE best miniature painter I've seen, but a modeler as well. Jesus christ!

[@Mezgike]

Thanks for those kind word Zac my mate! Got the new stuff coming very soon, keep an eye out :-)

[@Nasosdag]

Ok, I'm officially FASCINATED and blown away by the hologram... the whole process!

[@anthony14rmg]

Extremely well done, fantastic conversion and sculpting. So impressive.

[@king-gon]

I was drawn into your videos by the calm and soothing nature of your voice and the calming activity of painting. Watching you sculpt is incredible. Keep up the great work.

[@Mezgike]

Thanks my friend. I’m working on some more chilled out content right now, so keep an eye out!

[@opsimathics]

this is the video that finally convinced me to start painting miniatures

[@RotoRooster]

Fantastic conversion work. You make the sculpting look so easy.

[@Jpeg-yz4xj]

So I´ve been getting a ton of Warhammer related videos in my recommended section and I have no idea why...long story short, I just spent 600 € on Models, paints etc. and I´m setting up the hobby corner again right now after 10 years of no hobbying...

[@Mezgike]

Jpeg2000 that’s pretty cool, I hope you enjoy painting again after so long! If you ever need any tips or advice feel free to ask me anytime. Best way is to follow me on Instagram and just message me through there.

[@earh0xable]

Absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing your process.

[@SaltyBob355]

“Testing it with a random Grot” Child appears in view. Me: Bwahaha

[@zeb9826]

underrated comment here

[@sgtapache7729]

This is absolutely fantastic! I love these conversion videos so much. Very informative, very well put together, and your conversions are just stunning.

[@Mezgike]

Glad you like them!

[@pummcrisp]

Are u kidding me with that hologram sculpt?! Amazing

[@joshflorence1998]

I've checked for this video at least twice a day since your last video Mez! How dare you keep us waiting!! ;)

[@Mezgike]

Haha. As I tell my wife, don't eat all your chocolate at once!

[@joshflorence1998]

@@Mezgike I must say though, the wait was worth it. This was masterful. You did an incredible job Mez.

[@Mezgike]

Thanks :-) I didn't want to dump all the content at once, but trickle it out while I create new content. That will bridge the gap and there won't be a massive wait for the new stuff. Working on a very special one for the next video, it's a secret who this character is, but he is very mean.

[@joshflorence1998]

@@Mezgike Intriguing. Can't wait to see it. Keep up your amazing work, it's truly inspiring.

[@TheSirStu]

@@Mezgike It's Mydas! 😀

[@Kasyx]

Wow, just wow. Amazing work!

[@badshibari6707]

This was a beautiful and relaxing video to watch. Only intended to watch the first 5 minutes and do some skipping, ended up watching the entire thing. What a joy! Love how you give narrative to each part and explain your method. Legend!

[@Mezgike]

Bad Shibari thanks so much :) legend right back at you

[@pearbungler1165]

Such an incredible work.

[@Black_Blow_Fly]

Always love your work ya git 💪💪💪

[@JCSenor]

Such a fantastic model and relaxing commentary, came back to re-watch whilst drawing. Ready for the next one Mezgike !!

[@Mezgike]

Thank you, the next video will be in 2 weeks from now

[@mansoorhameed7075]

These are hands down the most amazing mini-tutorials i have seen on youtube which is utterly saturated w these vids..... please make MORE!!!

[@Halibel91]

that dragonskull would look awesome on a Salamander space marine :D

[@rockdrakesawtooth777]

............yeah......................it's almost as though a salamander had one so it just makes sense.......................VULKAN LIVES

[@juwebles4352]

@@rockdrakesawtooth777 dude, why do you need that many ellipses

[@silverbackseven7]

Thank you so much for posting this. I’m planning my own conversion based on your figure here.

[@thefili8849]

I've been waiting for that video and it's exactly what I hoped for. Your work has already inspired me to paint better and with any luck, this will do the same for my basing. Well, and a few more years of practice. ;) Thanks for the great work.

[@meunit2]

Easily the best painter that I've seen, glad to listen to a fellow aussie. Take all the time you need man, your videos are pure gold!

[@Mezgike]

Thanks so much my mate :-) 2 weeks from now. Be here.

[@ilovepooofficial]

Mezgike, i love all of your videos and you are a great content creator, you seem like a very nice bloke and you have some great stuff, very entertaining videos and just an all around positive vibe from your channel, hope you are doing well and hope your conversions are going great (:

[@adamfox1669]

Your work is top rate brother. Thanks for the inspiration

[@Lorian667]

I get so much inspiration from your vids, thank you!

[@Mezgike]

I love to hear that :-)

[@blightfather7089]

Hey man, hope you are doing good and that the rough time have passed for you! Just wanted to say that i really love your videos, you are so creative and talented its inspiring me! :D Really looking forward to you making and uploading more videos! Cheers!

[@Mezgike]

Thanks so much my friend. The rough time has passed. The painting time is now, the uploading content time is nigh.

[@Matthew_Dubroq]

Been waiting for this since the paint video!!!

[@torymiddlebrooks]

I liked it for the work I subscribed to see the paint job! This is next level garage hobbying for me.

[@knives4apro485]

Hell yes!! Been hanging out for this.

[@monsieurpacific]

This was both awesome, informative and hilarious lol

[@LtTrog]

your Kiwi accent is so soothing to listen to. Its like a cross between Bob Ross and the rock monster dude from Thor Ragnarok. Oh yeah your work rules too!

[@Mezgike]

Thanks bro! We're gonna go on that space ship, wanna come? By the way I'm Aussie, not Kiwi, but I have some similar mannerisms I guess.

[@LtTrog]

@@Mezgike my bad, I guess it must just be the mannerisms. Keep up the good work

[@linhle8294]

Love your conversion idea

[@superalexey100]

Just subbed and watched almost all of your videos, and all of a sudden... you've been absent for 6 months. I hope it's just a big project and you're working on something amazing!

[@somechannel7235]

Super good, keep up the good work!

[@adriant1654]

Love conversions! Thanks!

[@Philtoid]

That was bloody awesome

[@RyanF1313]

It is so great watching your videos. You are so creative - and even though I will never get as good as you, you inspire me to do lesser things. So thank you :)

[@Mezgike]

Thanks, keep practicing and you will be better than me!

[@RyanF1313]

Mezgike will you return? Hope all is good with you 😊

[@1ungawa]

New mini painter here getting a lot of knowledge from your vods; I think you have the most comprehensive tutorials out there, and I couldn't believe something like the White Scars tutorial wasn't behind a paywall. I hope you're doing well! Looking forward to future videos.

[@Mezgike]

Thanks for the kind words, you're welcome. New stuff coming soon

[@llamaczech]

A suppressor? That doesn't sound very orky 😂 Excellent work, my dude

[@edashi674]

Love it, dude! Keep it up

[@adwag3573]

Hey where are your videos mate, I love sitting down with a nice cup of coffee and watching you paint. Best painting videos on the web! cheers!

[@Mezgike]

Soon man. Just going through some hard times right now.

[@preubens9234]

Great as always

[@verbatos9498]

I don't suggest using baking powder, since it does not react well to humidity. I do suggest using a fine sand. Otherwise great video! You are inspiring me to be more creative with my own models!

[@carstr9547]

Watched your vids over n over! Best stuff. Reaaally curious on that Khorne Zerker vid, coming soon? :) Thanks for making and sharing! Inspiring.

[@Mezgike]

Sorry about the wait with the Khorne dude. He's on my desk in a queue :-) I have to finish my Ironwarrior first then do some commissions before I can get to Khorne dude.

[@knives4apro485]

hope everything is going alright with you man. looking forward to the next video

[@blairbird8022]

I've been waiting for this video.

[@Persona6Blue]

I know you probably dont remember me but we talked in a previous video when you did the white scar lieutenant. Thanks to our talk I decided to get my first models (termagants) and paints, gonna paint them when my brushes arrive soon

[@Mezgike]

Hi mate, I do remember you! Awesome to hear that you got your first miniatures! Let me know if you ever need any help. You can send me a message through instagram.

[@Gebunator]

I was thinking "Why you want his armor to be smooth looking, instead of big, loud and clanky like proper ork's?" Then it hit me. Blood Axes. They ain't always like traditional "propa orky". Warboss with a mic and in armor that looks like it's not from dented, battered and looted. Yep, definitely brewing some Taktiks there! Fun and entertaining video to watch too. I just recently got into Warhammer 40k, went with orks, only to later on realise that there aren't proper updated warboss models (excluding Ghazkull) and the megaboss seems to be popular conversion guide. Might as well try and make my own 40k spin on the big orruk sooner or later. Conversion and kitbashes is what ork players oughta be doing anyways, right?

[@davedogge2280]

Very important channel. Why ? because GW themselves don't do any / many Blood Axe painting guides or conversion guides. I'm getting into Blood Bowl and not only do they not sell some of their star players, for some in their latest edition they've never even had a miniature released for them. Conversion skills are so important.

[@Mezgike]

Dave Dogge conversions are important as well, because you make your own unique miniature that doesn’t exist anywhere else.

[@nvk305]

its been 2 months already, where is the next conversion ? :D awesome job btw

[@AsterixCodix]

I'd love to see the inverse: the Warboss as a hologram, talking to the Nob

[@Mezgike]

Yeah me too :) one day

[@lorenzopalozza6279]

👏 *KING* 👏 *OF* 👏 *CONVERTIONS* 👏

[@george2408]

Pls upload more videos. Your channel is great

[@aspermypreviousemail5907]

Please come back, we miss you!

[@GregCalas]

just amazing

[@michalehwark3867]

upload some more please! its quarantine time and we would love something new to watch

[@Mezgike]

Michał Lehwark trying my best man. Working on it :) I know it’s taken ages, it’s ridiculous. I’m on it

[@michalehwark3867]

Mezgike appreciate that, thanks a lot for replying

[@MrTheVOne]

65 dollars? 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳 I remember the old times... the old prices... you had half an army for that amount of money

[@Nasosdag]

Τhis is amazing work, I thoroughly enjoy your conversion and painting videos. I laugh at the thought of this little jetpack trying to lift the huge brute XD XD! Unless of course it's purely decorative, a kind of trophy from a marine he's ripped apart?

[@starscream6209]

As a person who works at a wine store, i can safely say that red wine goes quite well with Warhammer. No food required.

[@Nallenbot]

Still waiting and hoping for another upload! Amazing videos.

[@Mezgike]

Oh mate thanks for your support and I'm so sorry for the delay. I promise I am working on new content, I appreciate your patience. There will be some awesome things very soon, just wait and see :-)

[@Nallenbot]

@@Mezgike happy days!!

[@furyofgungnir]

I'm late to the party, but this exact miniature is what I would love to convert into a world of warcraft tier 13 heroic warrior armor model. If anything the helmet to add to the base model would look amazing. I need to watch more customizing videos like these to get an idea of how to accomplish this.

[@paullessard]

Amazing.

[@garyspeirs]

When you start to think you're taking a hobby to far, to find a video by Mezgike.

[@warius33]

Wow. Just wow.

[@SpaceMod2]

Dude your videos are awesome, even though I don't use or make warhammer. You should make more videos! :D

[@stefanocarli5030]

Awesome model as always! I don't like orks very much but this idea for the conversion is great and funny, i love it! Why have u decided to cut away the gliphs on the chest plate at last? I liked them so much...

[@sternhell7821]

"I cut myself" BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD!!!!!

[@Mezgike]

Sternsoul haha we all must make sacrifices

[@abelbabel8484]

@@Mezgike You can close small cuts like that immediately with a drop of superglue. A lot more convenient than band-aids. Love your videos, btw, great work and wonderful to watch :)

[@youtubeenjoyer-pf3tu]

@@abelbabel8484 that sounds like a really bad idea, and I'm pretty sure ur joking

[@abelbabel8484]

@@youtubeenjoyer-pf3tu Na man, look it up. It's a pretty old trick by now, and hospitals even use it to avoid sutures when they can.

[@carsormyr]

@@youtubeenjoyer-pf3tu During the vietnam war field medics used super glue as a stop gap to prevent soldiers from bleeding to death.

[@tureliondurr]

When will we see more of your stuff dude? You have nice painting skills! Subscribed!

[@Mezgike]

Thanks I’m working on new content. It’s a bit slow because of some tough family times right now

[@dariopasquino10]

these are amazing, i only hope you do more eldar stuff the archons my fave... id love to see a bone singer

[@Mezgike]

I like the look of some of the new Eldar stuff. I'd be all over a new Maugan Ra.

[@fk4998]

Your work is just amazing, stay strong man and remember you are loved. P. S. Put some ads in your vids

[@Mezgike]

Faiz Khan thanks so much my friend :) the new videos I’m working on are really cool, I’m especially proud of them. Especially Black Legion sorcerer

[@fk4998]

@@Mezgike NICE!!!! can't wait my man, love your work. Also plz put some ads in dude.

[@Mezgike]

Faiz Khan will do my man :)

I just love your content, amazing work. How about a space wolf next?

[@Mezgike]

Space wolf very soon, I have something special planned for him :-)

@@Mezgike that made my day :)

[@luobomu9747]

Aren't you worried the baking powder might have a chemical reaction when exposed to certain conditions, such as high humidity? I've seen (not personally) weird things happen!

[@floorbored3128]

@@Kissom-jn5qb just google it, stuff often goes yellow with time

[@wewuzkangz4723]

Creating the hologram was impressive

[@edtacey2257]

Amazing work as always. Do you do commissions?

[@Mezgike]

Ed Tacey yep I have just started accepting commissions. Please DM me via Instagram or Facebook if you’re interested in a commission.

[@andrewcollins6525]

I'd love to see what you can do with ultramarines. This is awesome. And the samurai was amazing

[@Mezgike]

I can do some dead Ultramarines for you, how's that sound? :-P

[@jackattack8098]

Hell yeha. Thanks

[@fruitytoots4133]

Great video as always. But time for that name of the intro song. :)

[@Zydlik7]

Looking good. For the road texture stuff, what about using Typhus Corrosion?

[@Mezgike]

yeah definitely typhus works, the baking soda is just a little bit finer and more subtle.

[@josephmeadows3227]

I see you cut like I do. Quick question: How scarred up are your thumbs? : )

[@floorbored3128]

Wanna know how I got these scars? 😳

[@floorbored3128]

Building Warhammer if you didnt know

[@____alex]

Hey man, great video as usual. Quick question - where do you get your sculpting stuff from? I can't find milliput or procreate anywhere in Australia.

[@Mezgike]

Alex Legg check out mightyape or hobbyco. If just get it online man

[@____alex]

@@Mezgike Ah nice, both of those have milliput at least. Might have to do an order from GSW or something for procreate. Cheers!

[@Mezgike]

Alex Legg yeah it was long ago when I bought my procreate, it’s almost all gone now, need to order more. I can’t remember where I bought it but it’s possible I bought it online form GSW or something overseas. I’ve bought stuff from GSW and it gets delivered reasonably quickly.

[@fewbobable]

Uploaded 9 month ago... Where have you gone I love your videos.... Make more !!

[@ericart]

Hey Mezgike! if you don't mind, could you tell me what camera you use to record your videos? Thanks

[@MrStatistx]

DAMN, using lego for that is super smart

[@jack1701e]

"Just gotta raid my bitz box" - me seeing that shoe box and thinking that that's a lot of bits for a model maker. "This is my orks bitz box" - Joey from Friends' eyes widen

[@Mezgike]

Joey from friends painting orks. Evil laugh from Phoebe.

[@SFelik]

WOW!

[@HumbaHarry1]

Is it possible to make green shine by mixing it with e.g. Stormhost silver or Retributor Gold?

[@getsomepeps9552]

I would be awesome if you turned the White Scars conversion into a series where you did a lieutenant for some of the main space marine chapters!

[@Mezgike]

SleepiswhyIwakeup I love this idea!

[@getsomepeps9552]

@@Mezgike Tbh I've been trying to kitbash my own Imperial Fists lieutenant for like a week now and I have no idea how you managed to come up with some of these ideas, mine just looks basic lol

[@Mezgike]

GetSomePeps bro, send me some pics and let’s have a look. Or better yet, join the Mezgike discord server and you can share your progress and get some critique

[@G_Phunk_]

Do you use any specific tools for putty ? Cheers

[@imagination43]

Sure hope you're coming back soon

[@Mezgike]

Literally right this minute. The new content will be here soon

[@filbug8606]

amazing job ,paint and craft, thanks to share, great,great job please do tyranid ;-)

[@Mezgike]

fil bug what kind of tyranid is best?

[@filbug8606]

@@Mezgike ,carnifex and lictor are very good. but maleceptor will be a masterpiece

[@Zydlik7]

I get 5 different kinds of Milliput when I search for it, which one do you use?

[@dannyeagle9688]

They are all the same thing, they just differ in colour. Edit: To answer your question though, he is using Milliput Standard Yellow/Gray.

[@KneeCapHill]

What products did he use to make silicon mold and resin casting of the hologram ?