The BIGGEST wargaming board in YouTube History! Helms Deep Lord of the Rings Warhammer Scenery

[@Zorpazorp]

I am so damn happy with how this beast is coming together, the stuff of childhood dreams and we are getting it done FAST!!!! To be finally going on this journey with the support of Wētā Workshop is just incredible. The summer weather, the old Rohan metal models, the sound of the battle of Helms Deep as I'm working, this is just PEAK nostalgia, and I cannot wait to give you all a finished Helms Deep video for Christmas

[@BrushcraftWorks]

This is possibly the coolest project on KZbin.

[@Zorpazorp]

Wow thank you Brian!

[@Trickyman95]

definitley very cool - makes me wanna watch lotr again (not even the biggest fan :D) BUT its not as cool as the guy thats building the Cyberpunk Quadra Car :D

[@AlexPeace246]

Hacksmith is making literal power armour.. This is definitely the best project for miniatures content in my opinion though.

[@antoniogimeno8486]

Agree, side by side with the Imperial Palace

[@garyclarke2808]

Yeah well if ERIC got his bloody act together and gave us an update on the BLOODY TITAN hes building it might get displaced to second coolest thing on geek tube ! .

[@Ruggfish]

I know the 3D prints/plastic kits are super good but there's something so satisfying about seeing hand built foam stuff. That and the natural formations really pulls things together. One of my favourite videos for a long while. Can't wait for the batrep. It'd be so cool to do a big collaboration with Conquest creations for some massive battles

[@Zorpazorp]

Thanks man, yeah the big hybrid of materials is the way hey, makes it all so satisfying! Jakey is flying over in January for just that!

[@Ruggfish]

Once the ground texture and flock goes down, it's really going to pop. That's awesome news, too. Conquest are such a great channel. Can't wait for that video to come out!

[@daringdarius5686]

​@@Zorpazorp I think the way you're doing things is perfect! Repeatable terrain that can be done and be touched up with only some customization (vines, mud, etc) should be 3D printed. Other stuff that isn't repeatable should be custom made. Mixing the 2, you can turn a 1 man operation into a significant work force. 😊 Source: a 3D printing enthusiast of 10 years, who has on multiple occasions done the work of 5 people while studying in Uni and working a part time job 😂

[@thomascoutts9242]

Just unbelievably excellent. The texture team (foilie and brickie) need a raise

[@Zorpazorp]

They get slammed very hard haha. Imagine poor bricky. Just watching new foilies come and go week in, week out. While he soldiers on, slowly wearing, but never enough to go to his own long rest.

[@dfallenb9358]

Looking MASSIVE. Cant wait for a battle report on this beast.❤

[@Zorpazorp]

ME TOO MATE!!! Me and my mate Adam played a couple of little mini test scenarios and it worked so well can't wait to get it ready for filming!!! Thank you for the super you absolute legend

[@4plainlimbs]

Maaaaaaaaaate! This truly is the board of our time

[@Zorpazorp]

Aww thank you mate :)

[@sahidko1377]

Up up up up up the stairs we go. :)

[@Zorpazorp]

AND THEN IT'S INTO THE TUNNEL.. CAVES? HJaha thanks as always Sahidko you legend

[@sahidko1377]

@@Zorpazorp deserved as always :)

[@gazebohunter6680]

Me (as Gimli): Legolas! Two [painted pieces of terrain] already! Zorpazorp (as Legolas):

[@madman19931612]

This is it, this is the perfect summary of these mega board videos

[@HipposHobbyHours]

This is living a terrainmakers dream through your videos. Amazing content, amazing builds! Happy to be here for the ride!

[@Zorpazorp]

Aww thank you Hippo!

[@marijnwicherink2304]

This is by far the best video you have uploaded in recent times. Its great how you show off the biggature and movie references so the viewer is always aware of what is being built and can start to imagine the first sections of foam, understanding where in the bigger model it will sit. A good balance of handcrafted stuff and 3D models to keep things interesting. There isnt many lingering pauses and the completion is just stunning. When i thought it couldnt be topped you assembled the whole board with miniatures. Amazing work, keep it up! I'm so impressed by how this board is coming together.

[@danesorensen1775]

Looks incredible! I'm really buzzed to be seeing the interior layout of the fortress, for some reason it never occurred to me to wonder how deep into the cliffs it went. Anyway, now that I see it, you know what you should've used to prop up the hall? A mini-fridge for gaming nights!

[@C0m3TSw1tch]

My new favourite Zoro project after Grey Havens

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you mate :) Hoping to sqeeuze in a Grey Havens update in maybe February

[@skaldence3073]

Really, this Helms Deep series made me an even bigger fan of your channel than I was before. Awesome how it turned out, you really exceeded my expectations there.

[@Zorpazorp]

Aww thank you so much mate, it's been a joy to make!

[@zentinelable]

These type of videos are the reason why I subscribed to your channel so many years ago...

[@Zorpazorp]

Glad you're still enjoying it mate :)

[@kieran2221]

This is insanity. Beautiful, amazing, incredible, astonishing insanity! Keep it up, I'm loving seeing how it's coming together.

[@Zorpazorp]

Hahaha thank you Kieran!!!

[@darrenwarner1299]

That is huge can't wait to see Rohan defend this complete beast of a board . You are truly the master of massive scenery.

[@jezza359]

Can’t afford patreon but just want to thank you for the pleasure you give us in watching this come together.

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you so much Jezza, that means a huge amount mate and I'm thrilled you're enjoying it all

[@Naglareph]

Man, this rock face is just absolutely gorgeous. It really pops and ties the whole piece together. I can't wait for the next level of detail on this. Some grass here and there and some shrubbery. As soon as this month is over. Consider me signed in on the patron. I really want to see these projects go to their deserved achievement.

[@PapaSchlumpf58]

Gosh I love it! I started at an early age due to my dad ordering the Lotr Tabletop magazines. When they showed how to make Helms Deep, we wanted to do this so Badly. We already recreated weathertop and balins Grave. As well es some Houses for Bree(still in my dads basement). We Both love the Trilogy and the books. I Even Play an Orc in German Larp, based on LOTR lore due to my love for Tolkiens world. Its sad that it never happened. My dad is still around but we got disconnected. I started painting Minis again, a few weeks ago and want to Build a huge pelenor Field diorama in the Future. He is also still working on some stuff but got detached to tabletop. I am so glad seeing the Mega Board Come to live. Its my childhood dream, that you are living Right now. Please keep up! Not only recreating the Locations, but also visiting them, as well as working with and visiting weta. That is a huge W! I love everything that you are doing and your ditcation to all This. You are making my Dream Come true! ❤️

[@wyvernknightstudio]

Fanstastic board locky :) Glad to see you focus on the rear section. I too am focusing on this part of the fortress for my own EPIC Helm Deep build. Lol I actually have two Helm Deep builds coming out, (reason for that) one this year and one next year. If you think I'm a bit mad, well because of you dude. My biggest wipe off sweat moment is the fact my build is different to yours ha ha. Keep up the good work.

[@brandonpayne7851]

Awesome!!

[@Zorpazorp]

Cheers Brandon! Hope you're doing well mate, and a big hug for the super!!

[@Gool349]

23:05 this is why we do this, this face, this childlike excitement...this is why we build, collect, paint and play Wargames and Tabletop! Thank you for this video it was a joy to watch

[@j.s.matthews2216]

Sometimes it's good to wake up at 3:00 in the morning. Great video!

[@Zorpazorp]

Happy to interrupt your sleep haha

[@kitbashbox]

Duuuude!!! OMG thats incredible! I love how complete it is and that is the mother of all tabletop rock faces, excellent video really loved it thank you

[@Zorpazorp]

Ah cheers Davey

[@glengoodwin3369]

I've been watching along since Edoras vs.1, and you've made so many great projects, but this might just be the very best. As well as looking great, the 3D prints are such a good time saver. I was thinking how long it would take to hand make all the columns inside the main hall. It would be a whole video, but you can barely see them! I'm super glad you can smash out huge progress on this one, and with such enthusiam

[@TheWizardsBrush]

Théoden rave gets me every time 😂 honestly the keep is just insane, this is now definitely my favourite build ever 🎉

[@leonardneubeck1003]

Only reason GW hasn't included all your gamingboards in their Warhammer world is that it's physically impossible to ship these over half of the globe. One of your best videos ever❤

Tack!

[@Zorpazorp]

You are most welcome mate!!! Thank you for the super :)

[@neiljvoice1603]

That is beautiful work Zorp,even as a work in progress it's awesome. The detail and the work you put into this is a delight to watch.Look forward to seeing this incredible model of Helms Deep continue to grow .

[@woohoo4576]

These vids and most of the Zorpazorp family of channels keep me inspired to paint and work on terrain! Please keep it up!

[@ChrisOBrien-h2z]

This is possibly the best video I’ve ever seen. You are literally living out my life long dream since I saw the movies and started collecting the GW models when I was about 8. You are making a lot of hobbyists… very happy… and jealous of your massive workshop haha!! Good work! Thankyou for giving me this joy! Genuinely! I always wondered how they get from the back stair well through to the main keep, I guess it’s that little door at the top of the ruined inner circle walled gatehouse!! Also, can you please make the rest of the surrounding landscape I.e. the glittering cave system, the tryhurne mountain, helms dyke the deeping Combe and the rest of the Westfold vale 😂 please!

[@jamesfirth-haydon7381]

Now you have done loads of content for Middle Earth builds and stuff. But this one just knocked it out the park dude. Absolutely beautiful build so far. Also, you are very funny and I chuckled out a few times whilst watching this. Can’t wait for the next part now. All the best 👍🏻🤘🏻

[@Mike-ob8km]

This is so well done! I get so excited waiting for these videos to come out! I love how Helms Deep is shaping up!

[@joshebarry]

Holy crap this is incredible! I've absolutely loved watching this project. A good visible end point, and incredible progress. Really hope the algorithm gives this series the attention it deserves!

[@HzHzder]

Watching you pour your heart into this beautiful build, you're as industrious as an orc! Looking fowards to many years of handmade Flagstones mate^^

[@rklammer]

It looks absolutely stunning and it's not even finished yet. You are the king of scenery builders, awesome work as always!!

[@yannickschmid1608]

Best crafting channel on KZbin BY FAR!!!! You are crushing it!

[@brooksf-l7619]

Stunning work as usual! The depth of the castle behind the front cliff facade is really impressive!

[@wolftrem4206]

Love the build. It's super cool to see what you can do with a 3D print as your base. The rockwork is also awesome. How heavy is the build already?

[@Zorpazorp]

It's actually not too bad! The plaster is very lightweight stuff, probabaly like 40kg?

[@nicolaslegrand2159]

That's by far the best scenery build I've seen on KZbin

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you so much Nicolas, high praise!!

[@alexleggerini3719]

Wow, this is coming along amazingly! Really good work, man. Keen to see the completed build. It's making me want to upgrade mine!

[@graefx]

I love all your mega builds and theyre something I havent see any other creator match. As much as I love 40k and DoW, you've single handedly reinvigorated my love for LotR as GW continually denies me models. You have to be the biggest MESBG champion on the internet.

[@thomasmoore7656]

It’s coming along so well! Glad to see you’re keeping it playable without sacrificing the overall look. Well done!

[@ajaxdarkfire7928]

to even out the back of the build you can always build the glittering caves among the supports beneath the castle, seams of silver, gold and gems so beautiful a dwarf dare not mine them

[@Stackenblocken]

Your builds are always an inspiration, and Helms Deep is looking absolutely gorgeous. Your work is just so good!

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you very much!

[@lukesevern3923]

Oh my god,, man this is amazing. Can't wait to see the hordes of Saruman storm that Deeping wall.

[@Zorpazorp]

You and me both Luke!

[@danielwielki3490]

it looks amazing, I can't wait until it's ready, thanks for the video 👌👍👊

[@rumpusinvegas]

Looking really excellent! Crazy how good and natural the leopard spotting technique looks

[@ricardomora9913]

This gives me chills to see how good is looking, wish I could do this stuff.

[@joshcoles1255]

Apologies for the language but mate this thing is fucking unreal! Honestly looking like the best scenery build I’ve ever seen! The scale especially when looking form the back down onto the wall… stunning! This sort of content and your channel in general deserve so many more views! Hopefully plenty of Elven archers on those walls eventually 😉

[@PickleRick8869]

I'm so addicted to these videos! They are a huge inspiration for my own hobby time too! :)

[@TheAngmarArchives]

Awesome! This is shaping up really well! Keep these coming, I am very excited to see the whole thing!

[@mikemcdougall8969]

I am completely geeking out with this project!!!! Some of the most beautiful results I’ve ever seen on KZbin!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@daigloomminiaturepainting303]

This is gorgeous! Great video!

[@Zorpazorp]

Thanks heaps mate, really appreciate it!

[@motetheartist6894]

Amazing , man, this is reallly coming together!!!! A little sugsetion: when doing the detail painting paint some white streaks from the diffrent edges to mimic bird poo:))) makes it even more realistic. Again, amazing stuff, youre my favorite hobby youtuber :>

[@benkinz9993]

You are an absolutely insane crafter. I do not think there is someone making playable Dioramas at this scale and detail anywhere else!

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you so much!!

[@mattmiller8865]

That staircase on the cliff wall just came out amazing! Great job 👏

[@mariobenitopeinado6840]

All the pieces are coming together and this is already looking absolutely fantastic! Massive work against time that will definitely pay off once finished

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you very much Mario! Hope you're doing well mate :)

[@MagnumN117]

'We have the Hornburg at home.' It's freaking glorious, you're the man!

[@InvincibleZeppelinArmada]

The reoccuring hobbit rave running joke should find its way into every video. I have spoken.

[@Zorpazorp]

Don't tempt me Frodo hahaha

[@friendlyPsychoInc]

Loving this! Can't wait for Edoras. Just needs a statue of Helm Hammerhand somewhere!

[@MAHGhost17]

Once Helm's Deep itself is done, might need some plains for all those thousands of Uruk-hai :) Love the build, its awesome to see it come to life.

[@soundgarden8885]

Maaaaaaaaaate. I absolutely lost it after having the most cold, long, exhausting Workday since the awakening of mankind, when you said the great carving of our time..... Oh man ill have the laugh cramps for the coming days. Insane moment Thnx for that, we are blessed with you, your projects and your humor. Hail to the greatest carver KZbin has ever known!

[@JaredKerr-gz1ob]

This looks amazing, dude! The dream is getting more real by the day! Congrats on the work so far.

[@boardgamewoodsman8378]

We need more patrons!! Lachie needs a proper chop saw and table saw so he can build more wood structures This is AMAZING!!!

[@johnnybigbones4955]

Incredible work. Just imagining the amount of effort needed makes my hands cramp up.

[@drchristophermaguire]

Absolutely epic! Your talent is inspiring mate. What a piece to have in your collection. Canr wait to see the games on it.

[@Zorpazorp]

Thanks heaps Chrissy, it's been a whole lotta fun! And yesss imagine the battles haha

[@Faramirvongondor]

It's so massive🤯 The shots with figures for scale are just insane! Great work Lachie👏👏👏

[@TheGainfulGamer]

Absolutely incredible! I hope all of this great work brings lots of success to your channel(s) and in turn, your fam! Cannot wait to see more!

[@RevocerGM]

That looks incredible. Awesome work

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Kaptin111]

Your builds are incredible and let’s be honest completely unrivalled! Helms deep is looking amazing! Looking forward to seeing the battle reports on them.

[@gravewalker8723]

Wētā Workshop give him a job, his work is on par with top lvl films , keep up the great content, looking forward to finish build and nxt projects

[@timothykruse3362]

DUDE!!! Much Respect... I would love to be able to work projects like this... inspiring my man... keep up the good work .

[@taiyowest9495]

loving your LOTR content, been here since covid and really enjoy your vids. Hope the channel can continue!

[@joaquinmixco1444]

This is turning out absolutely amazing! Keep up with the awesome builds, but also MORE Theoden Raves!

[@Miggy19779]

How the f*ck don't you have 1 mill subscribers already? This is just insane work. And not just The hornburg, but the rest too -Minas tirith, Pellinor fields, Osgiliath, the Imperial palace...just crazy good stuff. Not seen anything close to this scale on KZbin...

[@mergence9456]

Man you put so much love and effort in your builds and videos. I really really hope that life works out for you so you can keep doing all of this❤

[@Netbug]

You're doing a great job, man... those cliffs are awesome. The colors and variation are very natural.

[@lukepant]

looks incredible. ofcourse you have to do a report of the full sized massive battle of helms deep, but i'd love to see some of the micro scenarios from the war in rohan book on this beast. they would be very simple to film too given the reduced scope

[@Zorpazorp]

Yes me toooo!!!! Some of the little ones within the big board would be classic!

[@Ilfirin_Art]

This is absolutely brilliant and insane! The scale is epic! Finally someone gave some love to the back side of this fortress ❤ Cannot wait to see the next part 💪

[@marcelizaldehernandez8939]

Hey Zorp! I'm a huge LOTR fan and last christmas i got the osghiliath starter pack and i had never played mesbg so i started looking for yt videos to undertand the game and when i found your channel i fell in love whith your amazing dioramas. Keep up the good work, loving this content ♥️💪💪

[@marcelizaldehernandez8939]

Love from Barcelona, Spain

[@nikot.9920]

Its all really coming together now, these videos have really gotten me invested in this project even though I dont play LOTR. It's an amazing project to see, well done 👍🏻

[@acid_TV]

This is coming along absolutely superbly!!! Keep up this amazing content.

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you so much!

[@odysseus7992]

I was wondering if you would ever get to do a dwarf-hold in my lifetime. This wicked fast progress on Helm's Deep gives me hope I'll see you tackle the Lonely Mountain someday...!

[@DrummingWriterTrekfan84]

You are quiet possibly the happiest KZbinr on KZbin and the whole internet!! Lol! Will you do a video or videos of you wargaming on this helms Deep tabletop gameboard? I really want to watch one wargame just to see how you or anyone actually plays it.

[@mightyg4538]

I’m Im having fun watching every time, even knowing it’s involving foily and bricky again. :) Keep it up!

[@Zorpazorp]

Thanks awesome to hear mate!

[@danwade5594]

Its getting to the point where I'm just blown away with the detail and size. Have you any plans to display this at Te Papa or elsewhere in NZ? I'd love to see this and your 40k build in person.

[@reel839]

Amazing! I´m looking forward to how you´re going to make the gorge from which the Deeping Stream emerges, and where the majority of the horses were kept, and to which Eomer and Gimli retreated in the book. In other words, please make it book accurate rather than screen accurate! :) Or maybe build two versions of the area behind the Deeping Wall. One book accurate and one screen accurate, and make them switchable.

[@Zorpazorp]

100% want to incorporate a caves entrance in the gorge so I can do the Gimli and Eomer retreat!

[@vimserker2598]

Although it’s not done- the scale, paint, and excitement is incredible. Helm’s deep is gonna be amazing to watch on fold for battles.

[@JankTank]

those patreon statues are cute! nice way to show your appreciation to your patrons!

[@freezerlettuce]

Another great video! I can't wait to see the battle report on this amazing board. And Théoden can never have too many parties, I mean they are the Ravers of Rohan after all!

[@bjrnchrstn]

Found you during my Christmas holiday break…. Best Christmas present in years 😂🙌🏻

[@Zorpazorp]

Aww cheers mate, hope you had a lovely festive season!

[@MacAttack001]

Some random thoughts. On your pine wood frame my go to would be dowels and glue instead of screws. Mechanical joints are strong but with swelling and shrinking of the wood they can split the pine. Because of warping over time, I would switch from solid wood and opt for cabinet grade plywood (baltic birch if you can get it: as you want material without voids). Yes, it is more work to cut it down, the end result is going to be MUCH more stable. I love plaster cast rocks, I tend to use Dental plaster for such things though. In this instance though, Dental Plaster would be WAY too heavy. On such a massive build, to keep it light as possible, use foam rocks instead? I definitely like the fact that you magnetized components of this monster build. Those random thoughts in NO way take away from just how insanely cool this build is! Please keep it coming! Thank you. :)

[@Zorpazorp]

Mac some really baller advice there mate! I've already been looking at strenthening the underframe because it is a bit too susceptible to torsion, whichi might crack the plaster. Yeah I usually use dental plaster too, but for weight I went with cheaper stuff, I just can't stomach foam rocks for the lack of realism, but maybe some old school foil rocks? I'll have a looksy

[@Neknoh]

Love the timelapse of the flagstones, "That's not a CNC machine... that's a ZAZ" (ZorpAZorp)

[@asierlopez8027]

Amazing skills are needed to build this wonderful diorama. Congratulations!

[@aprat11]

I think this may be your best work. Very content heavy video and very exciting to watch

[@Mr.Bowling]

LOVING the Helms Deep stuff. Brilliant work!

[@Neknoh]

Those are 100% the BEST painted cliffs you've ever done, holy shit they look so good!

[@monsvillerailways5736]

Wow Lochy. Another Epic build. It is looking amazing so far. Happy modelling

[@roberthayes9615]

Absolutely insane build! Loving all these videos