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Wētā Workshop, a magical dream factory full of wonderment and passion for all things creative and lately all things Warhammer. In case you’ve never heard of Wētā , this incredible workshop was the creative force behind the weapons, armour, miniatures, creatures and prosthetics from The Lord of the Rings, and has since become one of the leading art departments for hire across the film industry building an incredible range of amazing pieces in a whole range of incredible films from Blade Runner to The Lord of the Rings. But they also have an entire collectibles division making amazing pieces from all my favourite fantasy and sci fi worlds, of course led by Middle Earth, and over the past year they’ve been working on the most unbelievable range of just massive Warhammer models.
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PART TWO OUT NOW!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpjXdYpnidiYma8 Check out the amazing Lieutenant Titus here: www.wetanz.com/brands/warhammer Check me out forging a real sword from LOTR in the Wētā: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4a3pp2oZcypiJI

[@mikewhitaker2880]

hmm, wasn't he a captain in the first game... have to go back and look, if so, he got demoted hard....

[@rustedbeetle]

It is odd to think there are people not familiar with WETA. They have been such an influence over the last 25 years, they should be a household name.

[@Zorpazorp]

I know right, it's crazy haha! They've been such a massive influence over my whole life both career and personal!

[@davidstone-haigh4880]

They most certainly are in our house. I have five LOTR sculpts. Alas, I have been well out priced by inflation/passage of time/greed. One of my sculpts by Daniel Falconer (huge Balrog scene on Zirak-Zigil), cost £65 in 2003. I got a troll bust in a sale for £25 then too (£50 new). These type of sculpts are in the £300 plus range these days. But yikes £1300! Hey ho.

[@rustedbeetle]

@@davidstone-haigh4880 The only sculpts we have were included in the DVD box sets, which are great, but otherwise WETA is outside of our budgets.

[@veritech4884]

I only discovered them because of this channel, I wasnt big into LoTR until the Minas Tirith build and all that followed it

[@blackc1479]

Absolutely. I guess we just have to remember that some poor souls spend all their time worrying about...er, sports scores, or something? 😂 Me and my future mother in law basically forced my wife to watch LOTR back in the day. Instant convert. Years later, right after our wedding we ended up in a gaming store. She found a combat hex balrog/Gandalf. I started to balk at the price, she gave me and was like "we don't have a Balrog!" It's currently on a shelf in our bedroom. Apparently I chose wisely😁

[@Miscast]

NO WAY. I learned so much about mold making here. So many tools Id wish I'd seen earlier.

[@Zorpazorp]

Haha thanks man, was a really fun edit to put together, you'll enjoy the next one too!!

[@ESOdanny]

I hope WETA do the costume design for the new Warhammer 40k Space Marine movie with Cavill.

[@Zorpazorp]

I think we're all hoping for that. Would be just incredible.

[@droberts2583]

I'd say that's why they have the license to do this

[@forcemarine]

I can't think of a better company for it. They absolutely KILLED it on LoTR, and the scale of 40k is going to be far larger. We need someone who can deal with that.

[@ShallowVA]

Dude was operating that pressure pot like a musical instrument. Professional!

[@Zorpazorp]

It was wild to watch aye haha, some sort of resin casting voodoo!

[@Omega1907]

@@Zorpazorp Maybe the mechanicum isn't just in the grim dark future? That looked a lot like a prayer with a bit of ointment to please the machine spirit to me

[@The19th_Ronin]

When Wētā is involved with zorpazorp, you know its gonna be banger from the start itself

[@Zorpazorp]

Haha indeed!!

[@RobbieB2606]

All your weta videos have been amazing, you have done such a great job. Fantastic to see behind the scenes and understand some of these processes. In a digital age, it’s amazing how much of this is done manually by skilled craftspeople 👍

[@GenerationShift92]

Man this video is as good if not even better than some of the extended edition bonus features of weta workshop. Serious props! Can’t wait for part 2

[@Zorpazorp]

Cheers Matty!!!

[@030kiko21]

having the opportunity to hang out at weta and be a part of the process has to be so exhileraxting, you are truly blessed !

[@Zorpazorp]

It was really wild and I learnt so much too!

[@roadgoeseveron7128]

what a CHONKY collab!! i think you create a great documentary and interview athmosphere - it seems like everyone is excited to share their part of the process and their work space, everyone just nerding out and showing their work with pride, having fun together, thats a really cool style of docu

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you buddy, yeah it's basically just me freaking out with excitement and nerding out as a crafter HARD haha

[@TheRealUncleDutch]

20:40 It is now my headcanon that they carry Astartes Pattern Sandwiches. Either freeze dried or loaded with preservatives that, while harmless to a space marine and maintaining mind blowing freshness, would kill anyone else. I'm gonna sculpt an Italian Sub for my intercessor sergeant now. Goddamn.

[@soccernerd27]

Wow! It was really cool to see how a professional props workshop approaches a lot of the same challenges that you have faced on your various terrain projects.

[@guleri]

So cool to see the insides of WETA and how they actually work. They are so incredibly good at what they do, and it is a pleassure to larn how they work with all the things they do.

[@jamesbruce1975]

This just cements my opinion that design studios should just release feature length documentaries on their design and production process. Weta set the benchmark with the appendacies and they should keep that ball rolling! More passionate artists doing what they love and showing the world! Love it.

[@Zorpazorp]

I completely agree James, it's so fascinating to see the full process, and I learnt so much to adapt to my own creative process.

[@Hakazu]

So cool! This series have become a personal favorite by now :)

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you Hak, got some ripper future episodes coming too!

[@AdamViklund]

Crazy cool! You must be in heaven, being able to visit the Weta team all the time!

[@monsvillerailways5736]

Great to see behind the scenes at Weta Workshop. The masters at work. Thanks for sharing this with us. Happy Modelling Mon

[@Zorpazorp]

Thanks Mon! Was such a privilege to peak behind the curtain :)

[@bradlcnm]

Spent over $1,000 on LOTR Games Workshop miniatures! Needed a crisis intervention! Love ALL of GW and Weta. Workshop. My kids have played Warhammer extensively! Love Weta Workshops swords ... ...

[@Zorpazorp]

All of their work is stunning. Too much to fall in love with haha

[@partsofall1]

Preston is something the Tech-Priests of Mars would be delighted with. All that hissing and clanking just made me want to praise the Omnissiah.

[@Zorpazorp]

Hahahaha we burnt some incense as well!

[@ronanHanni]

I will wait for celestine or the xeno to come out but it is awesome to see how its made

[@Zorpazorp]

I'm trying to convince them to make me a Primarch hehehehe

[@ronanHanni]

@@Zorpazorp which one?

[@user-og5rk5lt1s]

I've never felt more inadequate about my pressure vessel than right now. Damn that thing is cool

[@Zorpazorp]

Preston (PRESS TON) is a beast haha

[@nak3dxsnake]

looks straight outta 40k

[@L3GHO5T]

Man my holy emperor that place is INSANE!!!! On a side note as a life long ultramarine guy, I think I’d literally kill to paint that Titus model 😱😱😱😱😱

[@Zorpazorp]

The workshop is jsut incredible and we haven't even been in the paint room yet!!!

[@Joe-ev9ci]

dude you have the best job in the world.

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you Joe! It was a pleasure to watch Titus come together!

[@Luckyfirerabbit]

Loved WETA's work on Krampus, so good

[@OFFICIALcaleblyons]

The beacons are lit!

[@fenrirminiatures]

Awesome video, dude! So cool that you had the opportunity to be a part of this 😊

[@LinksRoyal]

i always remember Weta workshop from Lord of the Rings Appendices episodes and how they talk about creating the props etc etc. im sure their quality will be outstanding.

[@Zorpazorp]

They are a phenomenal bunch of folks, its crazy to be working with them!

[@karl273]

What an epic piece to work on. Thank you Lachie for showing us how much has gone into this 😍

[@clifftonboling8290]

Amazing video! Thank you for taking us behind the scenes. Love seeing all the work that goes into these premium statues. New subscriber, can't wait till the next one!

[@LiliaArmoury]

this place must be like heaven for lockie. he seems like a kid in the best worlds candy store but it's lockie in weta

[@Zorpazorp]

Actually though haha, wait till you see the paint shelves!!!!

[@joolsv4125]

I love you zorpazorp! I’m so sorry that the Calth series didn’t work out so well (even though it was amazing) but I’m so glad to see you back on your feet in such an amazing video! Amazing job from Southern Africa ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you so much Jools!!! I'm hoping to finally return Calth from Hiatus mid next year through our new gaming focused channel @ZorpHammer :)

[@lukafilm]

You know what Zorps? I'm really happy for you that you get to hang out with these guys and experience all this! Cheers! 🎉

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you so much buddy :) That's really kind to say mate, appreciated.

[@davidstone-haigh4880]

Fabulous sculpt, as ever from Weta. That price though. Only for the well off GW collector I guess-as in not (poor nurse that I am) me. Sigh.

[@Zorpazorp]

Yeeah the depth of the detail work is just staggering, watching Leonard and Steve add all the extra juice in person was wild.

[@AkhilMulpuru]

went to pre order today and saw the price...that's over a months spending for me right there or more lol

[@pjsparrow5904]

That is so beautiful!!

[@rpgeoffrey]

IT'S IT! What is it. IT'S IT! Zorp you knew what you were doing with that thumbnail.

[@SonsOfLorgar]

I'd like to see two 1:1 Tyrranid Rippers, one with and one without wings 😁

[@Zorpazorp]

Awww imagine, like a cute little puppy dog!

[@bestfriend5600]

Thank you for this. Such an amazing journey. Creating at work at its best.

[@Wulfseal]

Amazing craftmanship going on there.

[@Zorpazorp]

It was really awesome to watch first hand!

[@MariusGage]

Just picked up the LE version, someone told me to check out this video. Thanks for making it, I’m so stoked for the thing.

[@Zorpazorp]

Hell yeah Marius! Sorry about the arm

[@namewastaken360]

I'd be interested in seeing a size comparison with a Titan! Really looking forward to the painting video

[@Zorpazorp]

I haven't got my Titans with me at the moment they're in Aus, but I reckon it's taller than a Reaver, maybe not as tall as a Warlord, I can't quite remember :)

[@infernohobbies]

I'm hoping they do the Lion at some point, that Titus is stunning

[@reinstijn0008]

It's always great to see another vid on WETA

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you mate, make sure you check out our sword video too linked i nthe pinned comment :)

[@andreacoletta1918]

THIS-IS-GREAT!!! 🤩 thank you for this wonderful content, hope other collab will come! love and support from Italy ❤🍝🇮🇹

[@sebastiencarrieres8825]

First miniature for that island-sized board!

[@Zorpazorp]

Hahaha indeed, already dreaming of a 1/6 scale dio!!!!

[@sebastiencarrieres8825]

@@Zorpazorp I did quick math. That's a 600 by 400 foot board. Seems modest for your standards! ;)

[@Mara999]

With a little bit of tweaking, that statue could be of use for terrain on tabletop. Either as an insanely huge statue in an Imperial city in pretty good condition, or a destroyed statue in pieces, with each limb being a modular terrain-piece. Either way, the Tyranid could be converted into a bio-titan of some sort.

[@Zorpazorp]

You are going to like my next video hahahahaha

[@tonylloyd5077]

Just loving this "collabaration" with WETA. Much like all the LotR DVD's, I spent equal time watching the "behind the scenes" discs - facsinating. Thanks to you and WETA for making these Vids 😀👍

[@RisingApe]

Fantastic, really loved this one!

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you so much mate!!

[@LiliaArmoury]

16:04 guessing lockie wishes he had that pressure chamber when he was doing the minias tirith stair sections a few years back

[@Zorpazorp]

Oh TELL ME ABOUT IT hahahaha

[@Lekdog]

Living the dream

[@Zorpazorp]

Thanks mate!

[@grebfleb]

Absolutely loved this video!!

[@Zorpazorp]

Glad you enjoyed it mate! Really appreciate the comment :)

[@TabletopCollective]

Awesome Lachie! Living the dream man. Happy for you! - Boone

[@Vulkanprimarch]

Jack is basically a tech-priest at this point.

[@EmperorsTeeth]

Oh man, I wish they'd sell a version in that state.

[@Vostoceq]

This is mine blowing and out of my price range. Back to 3d printing my own statues haha

[@Seeraphyn]

Preston is the coolest looking and sounding machine in the world

[@troynixeycomix]

You are livin' the life, my friend! :D

[@mikevincent8728]

What a time to be alive!

[@Zorpazorp]

What a time indeed!

[@arkham67]

Such an exciting video mate, legend.

[@Zorpazorp]

Cheers mate :) :)

[@paulofreire7520]

Awesome video, awesome statue. 👍🏻

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you so much mate :) :)

[@cyberman71]

0:19 "It is a destiny that has been calling for dickheads."

[@Zorpazorp]

Hahahahaha DECADES* with Jules' glorious kiwi accent!

[@MrAppl3byn]

So cool!!!

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you mate!

[@stuartpriest8868]

Every time you go to WETA I turn another shade of green with envy

[@leonardneubeck1003]

What a crazy insane Video ❤

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you Leonard! It was a wild filming journey!!

[@Neves1789]

Very fun watch!

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you Nevesy!!!

[@thedyingmeme6]

Ive never heard of Weta (Wētā??) before today (thank you valrak for the 9AM discord notif) but damn they do be ballin

[@TheBargles]

This was super cool

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you so much mate :)

[@jphanks]

I was just coming here to say. Hey... at :26 second mark of the WETA video there's a guy that looks like Zorp painting a 'nid...

[@Zorpazorp]

Hehehehehe SPOILERS!!!!

[@joemacleod-iredale2888]

0:24 ‘it’s a destiny that has been calling for d**k heads’ 😅 (I love the Kiwi accent)

[@Zorpazorp]

Hahahahahahaha ah I'm screenshotting these and sending them to Jules!

[@zachhughes9149]

Apparently 3D scanning has been properly cracked and now people have figured out how to get results equivalent to a $50k machine using homemade equipment in their garages. Might wanna look into that Zorp. If you could scan and sell your terrain or files, that might be some nice extra income.

[@themoody1337]

This was amazing!

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you mate :) :)

[@jezlawrence720]

Huh. Hydraulic pauldrons. That makes SO much sense

[@danielquintanilla643]

awesome video

[@Graavigala85]

I would love to go to Weta workshop one day

[@Zorpazorp]

It's a magicl place!

[@RyanEdwardsVA]

Such a cool project. Man, I'd love to see them tackle a Necron like Trazyn or Szarekh.

[@Zorpazorp]

Oh IMAGIIIIIIINE how good would that be. As a Nekko boy I approve!

[@Bloodworia]

Can't wait for the sister of battle

[@MyOwnUTube1]

Never knew id need a warning mark for hypersonic cleaner machine. That thing triggered me hard

[@beaupreston9872]

Bring on Titus!!

[@Reuben.Aotearoa]

Did GW and Weta get together to sponsor your relocation, dude? They should have: would’ve been a pretty solid investment for them!

[@Zorpazorp]

Hahaha not quite mate, but me moving did begin the whole Wētā journey for me as a happy accident!

[@clawhammr666]

Fantastic video

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you so much mate :)

[@botondedislike]

jack looks like a beltalowda with that mask :)

[@FRANKMUSIKOFFICIAL]

Would love to know what they use to inhibit the silicone from not curing around the resin print.

[@richardvervuurt1058]

sweet video

[@Nigelius]

How much of a learning experience was all this observation of Wetas casting process? You’re already a total pro but some of the stuff here seems nuts!

[@Zorpazorp]

So many extra tips to add to my own process, I've got to get some of that antifoam for a start!!!

[@VeggeMight]

This would be cool is GW didn't ruin the Spacemarine design.

[@megaflux7144]

you can all hate me for saying this, im okay with it.. but that looks like a mass effect x warhammer 40k crossover with his helmet on.

[@evilldead6824]

Man I want this STL so bad lol

[@danielquintanilla643]

sick

[@RoboKronik]

Wild

[@lord17c]

that is awesome. Pity it's so expensive.

[@pat.k4823]

For the emperor ! Nice work. Price ?

[@michaelthompson3286]

Imagine an Emporer of Man from Weta 👀

[@forresterdunbrook4536]

Can we just make Lachie the official interviewer for Wētā?

[@Zorpazorp]

I am happy with this hahahaha

[@rklammer]

You lucky son of an Emporer!

[@Zorpazorp]

Indeed I am!!

[@wesleyrussell8386]

Wonder if Preston was ever used to make hobbit feet or elf ears 🤔

[@Niekvw]

Seems you got the vermilion clearance to reveal the fourth statue!

[@Zorpazorp]

We didn't show the fourth statue in this one, I actually don't even know what it is!

[@Niekvw]

@@Zorpazorp intruiging, then maybe that sister of battle was more of a concept or exploration. For the rest, very cool vid! Love seeing behind the scenes like these!

[@cMONoutdoors]

lieutenant titus is best blue berry

[@theredestshirt9726]

Wait Weta did the shit for the Landfall Halo 3 trailer? Thats fucking mental that shit was cool as fuck back in the day (unlike the current Paramount Halo…)

[@eoin4529]

Seeing how tedious and complicated the resin casting process is, it makes me appreciate the cost of forgeworld titans. However, if there are 4k, 8k, and now 12k resolution resin printers, do you really need to cast in resin when you can just print?

[@jwb590]

Goddamn I’d love to work at Weta. Too bad I have no artistic talent whatsoever.

[@Zorpazorp]

They are an incredible bunch of folks!

[@jwb590]

@@Zorpazorpwhen I toured their studio on my honeymoon, they wouldn’t even let us take pictures! Clearly you’ve got the magic touch to peek behind the curtain 😂

[@Glorfindel_117]

DO NOT USE PRESTON AS A PRESSURE CHAMBER WW: Uses Preston as a pressure chamber