How to Convert - White Scars Lieutenant by Mezgike

In this video I will show you how to convert a White Scars Primaris Lieutenant. If you would like to donate towards my videos, you can do so (with my huge thanks), here:
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[@kevinbackhouse96]

Watching you make the hilt on the Katana was awe inspiring. Amazing skill but your patience is phenomenal. A true labour of love I guess!

[@whssy]

And this is the edited version. Would love to know how many hours were spent just on that part. 2, at least.

[@ahammer1838]

"box of about a bazillion skulls" Imperium of Man in a nutshell.

[@PaperLungs1]

Your videos are so relaxed, oddly funny, and informative. Almost like a Bob Ross of 40k hobbying. I love it!

[@sionlow69]

this is some next level modelling, really really good stuff!

[@MaZEEZaM]

This has to be the best conversion tutorial I have ever seen, thanks for doing it all in real time and as I said without the background music.

[@jacobrichards8359]

I'm pretty sure this video is responsible for many a unplanned pregnancy. Well done, bud.

[@Rishkar-Peema-Pants]

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[@waynes.wilson6616]

Yes, because when I watch a video on converting space marines, I too get into a lusty rampage and bust fat nuts in my girlfriend.

[@pepebabushki9376]

.... Wut

[@thoraxepi]

me too bro

[@justinkieswetter4548]

These are by far the best guides available. Im a pretty accomplished painter and still find a lot of useful tips in these videos. Thanks for the great work, i want more!

[@fistcharade]

You are Easily my favorite kit bashing, model painting, mini modeler! Great work, gorgeous.

[@Mezgike]

Thanks a lot :-)

[@tristanlee8495]

Man I haven't had Gloria Jeans in ages, I respect your taste in coffee

[@peterbanderas8184]

Love your dedication to the tiny details. I wish I had half the skill and patience you have.

[@Mezgike]

Thanks! Details are important to me :)

[@jackhammer40k_]

In one of the old Space Marines collector's guides, there was an entire Samurai theme Space Marines army.

[@soldiersaint6753]

The emperors shadow. Those dudes are awesome!

[@pepebabushki9376]

At first I was thinking: "Yeah, the white scars.."

[@2355Kyle]

@@pepebabushki9376 They are more Mongol themed

[@SupBro-ww9go]

This is the coolest conversion I've seen, more than any GW conversion

[@blightfather7089]

You are a master of conversions! That katana is Glorious!!

[@russwwyatt]

Really looking forward to more vids. Yours are the best!!

[@earltheartist3697]

eeeyy another amazing video I'm always anticipating your videos to come out you're one of the few mini painters that really goes indepth and adds that artistic and practical techniques and color theory

[@joshuaallen7427]

i've been in a bit of a crap place lately and as i was scrolling i just happened by chance to click on this video. For whatever reason your voice is incredibly soothing and easy to listen to, plus i love warhammer kitbashes but this is a whole other level! Absolutely stunning! Watching you has really helped me find a bit of peace in my day, so i just wanted to say thank you for making such fantastic content and for inadvertantly helping me chill out :)

[@Mezgike]

I’ve been there brother. I can’t pretend to know or be able to help your situation but one thing I believe, is you need a little darkness in your life to appreciate the light. And also that a bit of crisis can make you a better person, if you beat it and don’t let it beat you. I’m so proud that by listening to me ramble, it gives you a bit of reprieve. Listening is good but make sure you talk as well. If you ever need a chat feel free to email me. Keep up the good work mate.

[@culturallysignificantnickn7446]

I was admiring the work you were doing and then you started doing the straps on the hilt which made me realise you are insane. Holy crap, I could never be that patient.

[@tp6498]

This is absolutely outstanding work! Made even better by the fact our samurai is a southpaw!

[@miguelsanchez2230]

Hey, I don't know if you see these messages months after the video, bit I was shaking my head, amazed at your patience and clear headedness about the end project! It's amazing and I really would love to see some world eaters conversions, thank you :)

[@Mezgike]

miguel sanchez thank you Miguel, I do read every comment when I get a chance :) I’m glad you like my videos. I recently began work on a world eaters video, but I’m having a bit of personal time off right now, I’ll finish him for KZbin when I get back to it, soon. If you look on my Instagram (instagram/Mezgike), you can see a preview of how the world eater is looking.

[@miguelsanchez2230]

@@Mezgike This is the first time that I've really felt like I can reach out to someone I admire like this :) everyone would tell you to enjoy the personal time man :) thank you I'll definitely go check out your insta!

[@Mezgike]

Awesome, feel free to message me through insta with any questions you have!

[@rhondel2322]

Unbelievable talent.

[@joshebarry]

Initially I though 'No way I'll watch the whole thing, I'll skip through the good bits'. Well it's 44 minutes later and I was wrong - and far better off for it. Excellent video!

[@Mezgike]

Thanks I’m glad you liked it. Now you have to watch the 3hr 20minute nightlords one ;)

[@joshebarry]

@@Mezgike Oh I have, once again absolutely stunning, can't wait for the next project :D

[@Mezgike]

joshua Barry thanks so much for your support :) what a brother

[@Screamingmanta]

This is like ASMR to me. Your voice is so calming.

[@Mezgike]

Haha thanks apparently I’m the bob ross of painting miniatures.

[@WAYt_WANTed]

you sir are the peoples champ, our hats go off to you.

[@TheAkwellen]

absolutely love these videos I learn so much watching your videos both painting and modelling its so much more in depth then other videos that just jump step to step

[@masteroftheforge]

Superb workmanship. Great video.

[@adriant1654]

That katana handle is impressive!

[@eanroy5674]

Love it , the narration is like Bob Ross does mini conversions !!

[@Mezgike]

Haha people keep saying this. Is it a complement to be likened to bob ross? Haha not sure but thanks :)

[@eanroy5674]

@@Mezgike definitely a compliment bud , awesome videos !

[@Vauksel]

Jeez mate those are some gnarly skills you've got. I give this video a watermelon slicing katana clip/10.

[@Persona6Blue]

Definitely gonna save this for when I start getting confident to do conversions ^^

[@firewolf4227]

The Great Khan is proud of your work.

[@davidhahn8583]

that was insane. very impressive work.

[@mrlorgar1413]

You are stuning... Make me want to take back my tools and litteraly build a monster for my word bearers... Thx for ths amazing inspiration and tips, you're a sweet potatoes, and god damn that's a great title !

[@Mezgike]

Thanks, I'm glad you think I'm a sweet potato! Good luck with your word bearers monster

[@MaZEEZaM]

REALLY looking forward to the paint job you do and will be the next video I watch, Awesome stuff :D

[@livanbard]

"Pin the scabbard" my advice for people planning on doing this build

[@matthuckabey007]

I found I was holding my breath while watching this...lol well done! Fucking brilliant mini sander! Outstanding

[@Mezgike]

Haha thanks

[@letuan7071]

You make the actual models look bad. This is Awesome!

[@Skogretty]

Hey, man. When can we expect the next video? And how about the conversion and painting of the World Eaters? it's interesting to see what you do with them.)

[@Mezgike]

Plague marine video is next. But I am working on some world eater stuff now :)

[@Is_This_Really_Necessary]

Japanese sword, not Samurai sword. The Samurai used many different types of swords, such as the katana, wakazashi, no-dachi, shirasaya, etc. Bar that, awesome conversion work. You're definitely an inspiration for hobbyists :)

[@mandzakminiatures]

Really slick conversion, very characterful details. Looking forward to that Relictors Marine conversion =P

[@Mezgike]

Relictors, hey? I don't know much about them, what do you reckon is so cool about them?

[@mandzakminiatures]

@@Mezgike They are a loyalist space marines chapter (unknown gene-seed), among others who guard the frontier of the eye of terror. Dark Grey armor, sweet grimacing skull logo, and looted chaos weapons and trinkets. Long story short, they use chaos weapons and relics in battle. Using chaos against itself. More specifically the higher ranking 'Inner Circle' members can use the weapons. The Relictors are known for hunting down chaos weapons of power and only investing in battles where they have alternative motives. Old 13th black crusade aftermath had the Grey Knights and Inquisition after them. But all that lore has been rolled back in favor of the newer '13th black crusade' that happened. When the Eye of Terror campaign started these guys were featured in several White Dwarf articles. They got their own war-gear, missions and even radical inquisitors + retinue that they could field. Essentially paving the way for allies, and mini codex's we have today. So yeah, these guys are awesome. Top it off, their 'theme' could be anything from standard, Romanesque, knightly etc. since it is never pictured, only that their home world is classified as Feral.

[@MaZEEZaM]

Really great stuff, its a reminder I really need to watch so many more of your video's and thanks for using NO, distracting background music.

[@ReallyTwistedHumor]

Not the weirdest thing I've ever got ASMR from

[@Acrore]

I saw the final paint on the facebook group its unreal man

[@Silver_Paladin]

I'd love to see next either: Alpha Legion, Crimson Fists, or Dark Angels Either way whatever does come next I look forward to because these are awesome

[@Zybbars]

great educational content! I love the depth.

[@need.ammo83]

It almost killed me to dealing with those gaps and parting lines of the Necron's Void Dragon.

[@VIAncient-Fafnir]

Awesome vid thanks for sharing very inspirational especially when I’m thinking about doing a white scars army

[@jupiter550000]

man, simply awesome, I love your work, it would be interesting to see some modeling of imperial symbols, continue with videos like this

[@jonesdan85]

Your videos are amazing they always teach me so much.

[@MaZEEZaM]

GW models really are missing variety in their ethnicity, a real lack of Asian and European and African faces and body types, would be great to see more variety. Fantastic job on the head conversion :)

[@strangetonic]

I would "love" this video if I could, but KZbin only allows me to "like" it.

[@Mezgike]

Haha legend.

[@thejit8976]

Your skills are top notch! That is an awesome piece!

[@apowrie21]

This is great. I see you're using blue tac. I recommend trying black tac - its a lot stickier so you can use a lot less of it, and therefore get parts closer to the finished location when trying to position pieces.

[@Mezgike]

Xander P awesome suggestion thank you. Never heard of black tac but it sounds way better.

[@maxbrandt6]

The White Scars are of strong Mongolian heritage, I'd think they used swords more like scimitars or sabers but a katana sword...possible. Looks quite good.

[@Mezgike]

Thanks, I agree. This Katana will haunt me for the rest of my days haha. I just simply wanted to make him with a Katana, I didn't know about swords like The Dao. I will give him a Dao if I make another WS boy.

[@joewood487]

@@Mezgike I don't know why so many people have brought up about the sword design. A dao was a chinese sword and not used by the Mongols. Traditional Mongol swords are rather bland looking. Slightly curved with a thin blade and one-handed. This katana sword you've used looks much better. it might not be historically accurate but White Scars are a fantasy creation, not historically accurate. I think the design looks really fantastic and that you made the right choice going with a longer sword that is very recognisably Asian.

[@darrenmcgovern7845]

Great video I like how you convert models you have interesting ideas even if they come from dreams keep up the good work 👍

[@naomy1701]

GW should hire u, those sculpting skills are some next level shit! srsly, the way u make it look like the figure was planed and made that way, impossible to tell where u converted it, thats realy something impressive! very well done ^^

[@Mezgike]

Thanks very much! That is always part of the conversion/build process. Try to make it look like it was designed that way and came out of a box like that. Not just random parts stuck on. Glad you like it.

[@aleksandergierach]

IN LOVE LIKE ALWAYS, I am even gonna say I'am loving IT!

[@Mezgike]

Right on dude!

[@andresperedo1275]

The conversion is great, but sorry to say, the sword sheath its bottom up. Imagine the grip when the guy finishes the drawing movement

[@mostlyjovial6177]

Go Google the fighting style of Iaido. It might shed a little light.

[@andresperedo1275]

@@mostlyjovial6177 That's why I say this. I used to practice kendo and iaido years ago. The natural position of the sheath is all the way around. You could turn it a bit but then the other hand (usually will be the left hand) should be in a different position. At first glanze I thougth the problem was the other hand, but I was wrong :P

[@natethegm9802]

He just built a hand half the size of your fingernail... what more do you want? You’re welcome to build one yourself and show him how it’s done 🤣

[@Rhedok54]

I love your videos dude, super stoked on this one

[@wolfbytes5316]

i love this i realy wanted to see this done and i love how you do real time for you video too

[@Boboshe84]

Absolutely incredible. Well done mate

[@Spec0psGrunt]

I like the miliput love, I got it first instead of greenstuff and I don't understand how people act like they are interchangable, from my experience both are way different materials and each has different things they are better at.

[@Mezgike]

Exactly! I don’t use greenstuff much, but I use procreate as a substitute.

[@Mezgike]

@OriginalYithian Honestly I go back and forth with milliput and procreate. Often I use procreate for the more detailed stuff. I don't like it for blending into plastic, though. With milliput, you can blend it seamlessly into the plastic with water, but procreate is much harder because you can't thin it with water. I hate seeing the line between procreate and plastic.

[@andrewcollins6525]

New sub. My lord your incredible.my hands shake so bad that I'd never be able to do that.

[@dansubiela]

Hi Mezgike Loving your stuff. I’m new back to the hobby after 20 years and have always struggled with blending. Just wondering if you plan on doing a video explaining your approach. Keep up the excellent work Dan

[@Mezgike]

Hi Dan, have you watched my painting videos? How to paint plague marines, how to paint nightlords, etc. in those videos I show you how I create blends with glazes.

[@Aln0x]

You sir are a god!

[@Mezgike]

Thanks for the nice complement :) no god just a nerd

[@Aln0x]

@@Mezgike I spent the entire video in awe! Proper next level painting good sir!

[@strangetonic]

I use Shaviv deburring tools for trimming mold lines and other types of shaping.

[@jackattack8098]

Can you please do a salamanders conversion tutorial?

[@patrickordos425]

I been waiting for this one.... siiick

[@linhle8294]

Yes, have you heard of Emperor's Shadow, samurai theme fan made Space Marine chapter

[@Mezgike]

Oh wow awesome! I hadn't heard of them, they look badass!

[@TheVerybad01]

You win. Wow that was cool.

[@AZombieDude83]

Thats is just too cool dude Wow thank you great video

[@artemshukaev3460]

Looks awesome! keep up the great work!

[@drogue41]

I dont know if you're going to do a Dark Angels one in the long run but if you are i'll be looking forward to it :D

[@Mezgike]

A few have asked, we’ll see :)

[@drogue41]

@@Mezgike i'll wait for the moment it happens :D

[@shaddi666]

What clue are you using?! And secondly more conversion video's, please! These are awesome! Would love to see some age of Sigmar or Warhammer fantasy conversion vids from you.

[@Mezgike]

The plastic glue is citadel and the superglue is uhu. I’m thinking nighthaunt

[@shaddi666]

@@Mezgike awesome thank you 😁

[@AbleFox213]

Dude ! A power Katana, that's awesome !

[@TheDrewker]

Mind = BLOWN

[@stefanocarli5030]

Awesome like other videos! a little spoiler about next video? maybe an Alpha Legion conversion? ;)

[@Mezgike]

Plague marine video is next. But I am working on some world eater madness too

[@stefanocarli5030]

@@Mezgike WOW! they're amazing as well! I look forward!

[@LMW720]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@brotheralaric7177]

The White Scars are more like ancient Mongol than japanese , but that's just a details ^^. That conversion looks awesome.

[@FirstLast-ks6vm]

Well, given that the Mongols invaded Japan at one point, and had an entire Chinese Imperial dynasty, it's pretty safe to mix a few elements from other cultures in, wouldn't you say?

[@brotheralaric7177]

@@FirstLast-ks6vm true

[@Greatkingrat88]

@@FirstLast-ks6vm The mongols *didn't* invade Japan, though. They tried, but their invasion fleet got smashed in a storm.

[@FirstLast-ks6vm]

@@Greatkingrat88 That is objectively false, and a cursory Google search will prove it. There were in fact 2 invasions of Japan by the Yuan dynasty, in 1274 and 1281.

[@Greatkingrat88]

@@FirstLast-ks6vm The 1274 invasion was destroyed by a storm that wrecked the Mongol fleet sent there, and the 1281 invasion was repelled by military action from the Japanese navy. I guess I'll clarify- it seems they never *successfully* invaded Japan at all.

[@brad0war]

22:47 OOOOHyeeh Brother

[@mityakiselev]

actual Hulk Hogan

[@Matt-md5yt]

I do think a White Scar could carry Katanas, it would fit them will enough. pretty sure they are Swordsman also

[@kharnthebetrayer1985]

Awesome conversion! It made it into the latest white dwarf! Any chance of Carcharodons getting some love with conversions?

[@johnnymanhands]

I flinch every time you use your thumb as chopping board.

[@Mezgike]

Johnny Manhands live on the edge mate :p

[@wolfyboy]

..... let me just make a hand the size of my pinkyfinger nail, by cutting of FINGERS from other things, and GLUEING them together!...... WHAT ARE YOU?!?!??! XD how are you so amazing?!?!

[@l1zrdking]

I feel like a real putz, it took me longer than it should that the thing part way down the blade was the scabbard. I was like why's he leaving that weird square on the blade. Guess I need more sleep than I thought.

[@boom350ph]

I want a successor chapter of the white scars that are samurais and their chapter master is called shogun and if a space marine failed or dishonored his chapter they commit sepoku (idk how that spelled out) and they all have the chapter flag on their backs and their armour look more like samurai armor but still look like space marines

[@Reivag]

Cool video and nice explanation!! I wish u could do a tutorial of ultramarines hahhaha

[@tokoloshgolem]

Love it!!!

[@TheKsalad]

Bob Ross of 40k modelling

[@malcolmfitzgerald6801]

I find it hilarious that you equipped a White Scar with a katana since they're based on the mongolian empire.

[@Ilostmycactus]

You're a monster. Subbed.

[@mrtulaify]

Can You please make a dark angels tutorial?

[@Mezgike]

Yeah a few people have asked for a DA, hopefully I’ll get time for one soon.

[@mrtulaify]

Mezgike Ok, thanks.

[@codelicious6590]

How does the addition of water affect the end result or strength of cured Milliput?

[@Mezgike]

It’s completely strong in my experience. I’ve never had it flake off.

[@adriankeithball]

Hey Mate, What grit sandpaper do you use for smoothing everything down? When smoothing my models, I am scared of a too coarse grit and ruining the model, but too fine and nothing happens ^^

[@MarcusSpetim]

Μy Blade can cut through ARMOR ! And still cut the tomato !

[@Azaghal1988]

somehow now i want a whole White Scar Successor Chapter based on Samurai with their companies using "Mon" (de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mon_(Japan) ) instead of Numeric designations and their whole aesthetic based on Samurai. with Energy-Katanas and Naginata for melee and a fighting Style based on precision strikes instead of blunt force.

[@mattiaspettersson7323]

Awesome conversion :) , what theme is it in the end?

[@famofsam]

Is there any advice you have for doing blood trails? I imagine there’s going to be something of the kind on your world eaters model (can’t wait), but thought I’d ask now, since I can’t find anything that isn’t just messy.

[@Mezgike]

You can mix blood for the blood god, with plastic glue (using an old sacrificial brush). This makes a sticky goo that you can mess around with. If I wanted smears on the floor I would just use a flat brush to paint it, or maybe even use some other make shift tool to smear it (like a rolled up paper towel), If you want splatters you can blast a short amount of airbrush air through the loaded paint brush, or flick it over a toothpick. Another tip with blood is you can mix a bit of agrax with it so that it goes a little more brown and stale.

[@famofsam]

Mezgike awesome, thanks man!

[@Paid2Win]

Can you use a hot knife on this type of plastic without it warping?

[@getrekt4903]

god please open up a shop i would pay for these kinda conversions please shut up and take my money

[@heinzerhard2077]

a mongol with a japanese sword? interesting choice

[@psychotech3927]

they aren't mongols regardless of what they're based from,.

[@TheBiggestMoneyBoy]

@@psychotech3927 personally I'd think it look cooler with a Dao sword it'd fit the chapters aesthetic more. Still great build in video not denying that

[@Mezgike]

Heinz Erhard I cant deny that the scars are based off Mongolians. I just really wanted to make a samurai space marine and I love white scars. I had never heard of a Dao sword until recently, I agree that would be more fitting for the lore. Still, I had a dream that I made a white scar with katana and so I woke up and started making it.

[@TheBiggestMoneyBoy]

@@Mezgike not criticizing your video it was still really good. I'm just a history nut is all