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

[@Zorpazorp]

A big thank you for the patience on this one, haven't been 9 days late for an upload in a long time but this video was a MONSTER , just som uch labour, I've been trapped in the studio for a lot of longgggg days. I was actually foolish enough in late December when I started this video to dream I could finish ALL of the rest of Helms Deep in this video, silly Lachie. but on the upside, now you guys will get one more Helms Deep video to see this baby FULLY FINISHED very soon!!! EDIT: Apparently there's been a lot of discussion this week around a recent firmware update from Bambu which I wasn't aware of until after I made this video. I absolutely stand behind my comments about the P1S, the hardware is just phenomenal, but if you enjoy 3rd party software like ORCA, it looks like there might be some other factors to consider before purchasing. I found a really wonderful article by Sean Hollister a senior editor at The Verge which poses some really direct and clear questions straight to Bambu, which seems like it would be a good starting place for further research for you guys :) www.theverge.com/2025/1/21/24349031/bambu-3d-printer-update-authentication-filament-subscription-lock-answers Obviously to acknowledge any bias, this video is sponsored by Bambu, but I have honestly had an absolute blast with the machine over Christmas and the New Year and for me the product is an awesome fit. If you’re going to pick up one of the Bambu printers, please use my affiliate link to help support the channel. Bambu P1S: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2377905&u=3429047&m=138211&urllink=&afftrack=

[@IHaveAName1824]

dude, you are making my childhood dream. It looks amazing. You are clearly insane and I salute you.

[@AnTuras]

“That moment in every video” 😂

[@IsMonaLisaADude]

You are one of the most important influences in this community. Can’t wait for the next installment of this series.

[@Zorpazorp]

Aww wow thank you mate, that's very sweet of you.

[@neilbosher4350]

Agreed

[@doodlebob2000]

100%, honestly a massive inspiration to everyone in this hobby and helps with my own projects loads!

[@AnTuras]

100%

[@RobbieB2606]

My boyhood self would literally have killed to have this board - a dream made reality. I'm happy I can live vicariously through this channel :)

[@Zorpazorp]

Ah thank you Robbie, yeah exactly the same for me mate, it was the very first piece of wargaming scenery I ever tried to make our of dodgy white foam painted black and scored brickwork after painting so al lthe white came through the cracks haha

[@RobbieB2606]

@@Zorpazorp Same here mate - a load of spray-can melted packaging foam and a Pringles crisp tube for the tower...good times!

[@Zorpazorp]

@@RobbieB2606 YESSSSS hahahahaha

[@angus3591]

Dude so excited to see it all come together! The patreon updates have been brilliant too, the passion is really oozing out and it's so hype mate! 🎉🎉

[@vanillaicecream2385]

every week im excited to see a new episode about the greatest builds of our time

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you mate, me too :) I love all the different ongoing series formats I do but this one is probably my favourite.

[@bradcraig6676]

Boom! The stables were an unexpected and awesome surprise. This thing just keeps getting more epic every episode.

[@michaeltremaine4356]

So glad you are continuing to keep Zorpazorp running!

[@Rob_1114]

The algorithm blesses me, first to Zorpazorp on this most holy of days

[@Zorpazorp]

Hahahahaha thank you Rob, also epic display picture!

[@NickBeins]

Hey Lachy, Houdini FX Artist for WetaFX here. If you want to take your noise to the next level, try masking the amplitude by another lower frequency noise. It'll help break up the uniformity on larger pieces and give some smoother patches here and there. Love your content, keep up the good work.

[@kyleconway4444]

Every boy who has ever looked a box of models has had the dream of doing something like this. This is what every single one of us envisions when we play with our little plastic soldiers. But one of the things we don't really think about or realize is how much insane work and planning goes into this. Once this is done, it'll be a matter of taking a few pieces and setting them on the table, but the effort you go through to realize our dream is more monumental than I think most of us realize. This isn't just cool because I get to see a dream become a reality, but it's cool from aspect of planning and vision and work. There is a lot of effort here, man, and I for one madly respect it. Most excellent.

[@Togen2063]

Dude its INSANE how amazing this looks Fantastic! The idea that a board like this exists is a dream come true

[@Zorpazorp]

Aww cheers Togen, that's really lovely to hear

[@lestrike2707]

This is getting more epic with each video. Also now I know where they got their horses for the final charge from :D

[@Zorpazorp]

Hahaha that's awesome!! thanks mate :) :)

[@toddscollectibles980]

Am not into Warhammer games, but love Lord of the Rings. I've been watching your video's for quite some time and what you are doing is just amazing. All of the dioramas you have done are unbelievable, and the work you put in really shows. Now this Helm's Deep diorama is just a work of art and am blown away by it every time you show it on a video. You details are breath taking and I cant even imagine how much time you put in to all you projects. 😊😮😊 Thank you so much for sharing

[@Zorpazorp]

You are MOST welcome Todd!! Absolutely stoked you enjoy them so much, yeah they are a bit labour intensive haha, but that's the nature of the beast!

[@andytucker9573]

I lost it with your rave dancing😂😂😂

[@Zorpazorp]

I decided to expand for this video and add the robot in hahahahaha

[@RockmeHellsing]

I love it so much! You inspired me to make my own Terrain again and look through the old rule books to make Helm Deep walls and rohan Houses myself.

[@Zorpazorp]

YESSSSSS that's awesome mate! I love those old journeybooks with the scenery guides

[@thecardbaron6871]

This is so crazy, cannot wait to see it completed. Keep up the great work legend!

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you mate!! We are almost there haha, will be nicce to sit back and play some games on the final thing

[@thecardbaron6871]

@@Zorpazorp Remember to lift with the knee's😆

[@MRottar]

The scale of this project is giving me second hand anxiety. Really stoked for you and your progress!

[@Painting_Escape]

Man seeing this while building my own 40k board is rlly awesome, this is def giving me some inspiration and ideas

[@Zorpazorp]

Awesome! Glad I could be of service mate!

[@Parsnip94]

The fact that the stables itself would make an amazing gaming board shows the scale of the build! Genuinely incredible!

[@liamsweeen]

YES!!! THIS SHALL HOLD THE ORCS FOR AN ETERNITY!!!

[@ben.harnwell]

That is looking so good - it's an insane size! You're going to need a bigger shed.

[@Zorpazorp]

It's getting that way mate, I might have to move into the garden soon haha

[@freezerlettuce]

Another jaw dropping video! It's awesome to see this board come together! I can't wait to see the finished product! Keep up the amazing work!

[@craig3111]

Love the honour wall. Giving back y those patterns

[@Neothunder240]

It's amazing seeing this one coming together. Can't wait for the battle report!

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you mate me too!!!

[@NigeyWigey]

Got to say I really like the pace you’ve been keeping. It’s a varied selection of MESBG stuff but you’ve been knocking out the sections bit by bit.

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you so much Nigey, I spent a lot of time planning the rollout of the arc to try and get that perfect pace and keep folks happy so thrilled you're enjoying it all

[@neilbosher4350]

This is really looking something. A man after my own heart with your mega builds. Looking forward to the finished Helm's Deep.

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you Neil!! The final installment not too far away work commences on Wednesday!

[@moeburhanimeez7354]

This is building up to be crazy good! I am already thinking of getting into wargaming because of you! Thanks man! 😄 Great work! 👍

[@Zorpazorp]

Cheers mate! Welcome to the hobby, you won't regret it!

[@Morgulvale_]

this i looking soo amazing, can't wait until the batreps come out!

[@pez5767]

I picked up the older starter box and have been rewatching some of your Osgiliath videos. Very excited to start my own journey with MESBG.

[@y2kFUNtime]

I love the videos, genuinely its incredible how far you can push these pieces into looking like the real bigatures. The LI imperial palace is amazing too btw

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you so much mate, that's like the biggest compliment you could give me haha

[@Mike-ob8km]

Just unbelievable, such impressive work! Every episode it just gets better and better. You are such an inspiration!

[@Zorpazorp]

Thanks so much for the kind words Mike, really appreciate it!

[@gaveintothedarkness]

OUTSTANDING BUILD!!!

[@mathardy7615]

Never thought I would hear SK Warne quotes in a Warhammer, LotR crafting video. Class!

[@mattiasgamin9640]

Love it. 🎉 So cool to see the stables. Never really looked into that aspect of the Hornburg.

[@Zorpazorp]

It's so cool aye! I was stoked when Leonard sculpted them

[@noserenda]

So epic as always! i did chuckle that the recommended video after this was about 1:1 scale megaprojects :D

[@Zorpazorp]

HAHAHAHA that's hilarious

[@highvolta1]

So good. Can't wait to watch the battle report on this beast!!!

[@gijuki1335]

I can't wait for a Zorpazorp Conquest Creation Battle report!!! Good Stuff

[@Zorpazorp]

Jacob is an absolute madlad haha, in before we get zero filming done cause we' re too busy yakking

[@krisdurrant9503]

In a way im glad there's 1 video left of this. Great project to follow. Still keen but also keen for the next big thing so timing has been great imo and broken up nicely with abit of edoras. Well done. Inspirational project.

[@craig3111]

Can’t wait to see a theme batrep on this bled

[@elixiris4101]

Always a great day when there's a new Zorpazorp for us!

[@leekielblock7950]

Looking awesome! Can't wait to see it finished and used for battles!

[@mattkevlarlarock5469]

I'm so glad you've kept your channel going. For awhile I thought you had quit.

[@qstionevrythng]

Dude I'm so glad you have a bamboo sponsorship. Really want you to succeed and love that you can get boosted from big companies

[@jazzlovr6515]

Wow, until you added the steps at the top, I thought the long curving ramp was for the horses. What an amazing build.

[@Mx.Canada]

This is amazing, first time I've seen you pop up in my feed and I'm immediately impressed with the amount of passion and effort that you've put forth on this. Keep it up, I wish you can your group great gaming sessions!

[@Harrison-cr2wl]

Amazing work dude! Appreciate the sunday upload too while I hobby on with my slow grow carn dum

[@Zorpazorp]

Oooooh lovely mate!! Carn Dum has always been a huge passion of mine, love me some Angmar stuff. I remember making warriors of Carn Dun in like 2002 I think following a White Dwarf article haha

[@christopherledward8959]

Wow, I had no idea about the stables! Thank you so much for bringing that to life! I do wonder how much gameplay it will get being so tucked away.

[@a98lund]

your uploads are always a highlight of my week!

[@Zorpazorp]

Aww thank you so much mate, sorry this one was a bit delayed!

[@hobonise]

It really is amazing just how much work she puts in, holding up two full countries entire ethos single handedly

[@pengdubit]

Freakin mental! Ugh what a beauty . I will be watching this one on repeat for awhile what a great balance of crafting.

[@SuperSunhigh]

Did I hear that right Battlerepports coming out next month 🤩 You are an absolute MESBG godfather! Glory to Zorpa Zorp

[@Zorpazorp]

Yeah Jacob from Conquest Creations is here for 8 days of filming!!! So we're filming in late Feb so they'll start rolling out early March

[@ironjehoshaphat2764]

These build videos are inspiring me to make maps from the 2005 Battlefront 2 Star Wars Game. Recreating the Mos Eisley, Kamino, Geonosis, and Mustafar at Star Wars Legion scale would be a heart warming goal to achieve, but I definitely don't have the space to store/ make any of that.

[@Zorpazorp]

I did some Geonosis if you dig back through the channel far enough haha

[@ironjehoshaphat2764]

@Zorpazorp I remember those too. That narrative campaign with Legion figures was great to watch too. It was awesome to see Legion adapted that way.

[@Zorpazorp]

@@ironjehoshaphat2764 Ah how I miss Legion, want to at least get my army over here to NZ so I can play a few games with mates.

[@ironjehoshaphat2764]

@@Zorpazorp I hope you do and soon!

[@2010Revolution]

just amazing!!! PLEASE do the glitterig caves as part of this build - helms deep wouldnt be complete without them!!!

[@TheBadonski]

Zorp doing exactly how I imagined my poorly placed VHS box castle looked when I first got LOTR miniatures.

[@Jnk-uu5uc]

This is amazing. Great job!

Tack!

[@lorenard993]

I'm glad I can live vicariously through this channel to see the helms deep board I wanted to build as a kid but lacked the capability to bring to life truly a legendary build. As someone who primarily runs a Defenders of Helms Deep list in the game I can't wait to see games played on this board

[@ajaxdarkfire7928]

I half feel like the mini stairwell between the stables and the great hall is a mistake, only because im assuming it would be hard for horses to manage the stairs and I feel like that long sloping ramp is how they got the horses up to the great hall for their final glorious charge, but I can imagine it was difficult to get the ramp and great hall to line up while keeping the access gate inside the citadel. still looks amazing, I think its gonna take the cake for hardest board to store at least until you go and finally finish Dol Guldur.

[@BradBuschman3]

Light at the end of the tunnel! Looks incredible!

[@TheFuel89]

Rave section was unexpected but hilarious :D

[@Zorpazorp]

Theoden's an animal man he just doesn't stop

[@bengwa7]

Love the Warnie quote ahah Gold!

[@Faramirvongondor]

Wow! Just Wow! Man those stables are so wild. Not only do you build insanely beautiful boards and inspire us all to go to our own (considerably smaller😂) hobby tables but you even show us the little hidden places (or gigantic in this case...) Great work, I absolutely love your videos and can't wait for the next one!

[@DislocatedDesign]

Yesterday: 'where's my Zorpazorp fix?' Today: 'There it is!!'

[@Chillingwithchillie]

This is very quickly becoming one of my favourite series in 2025!! Totally awesome keep up the good work 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@benjaminbratter2462]

Man, can't wait to see a batrep on that epic board!

[@jmc7034]

I love watching what you’re doing. It’s amazing

[@nathanguice2417]

It's a dream of mine to build something at this level of scale and detail. Thank you for sharing the process.

[@vincenthuss942]

Can't wait to see the finished board and the removable deeping wall segment !

[@nameroster6195]

Love the series, keep it up my dude❤

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you so much dude will do!

[@cybraxcyberspace]

Man this is so crazy sick massive props for the details and sheer scale

[@Benji-si7do]

I love this ❤ well done Lachy!

[@Amdor]

Speaker in tower - we need that Horn of Helm Hammerhand.

[@charliethompson437]

Looking great, keep up these mega boards!

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you Charlie I will!!

[@christianvandenboorn6001]

butiful. I cant wait to see, how you make the caves. Where Gimly Legolas and Eomer got pushed back in during the siege

[@TCRP117]

Phenomenal work as always Zorp!

[@Zorpazorp]

Much appreciated!

[@BuckoBear]

Each video makes me shake my head in amazement! Phenomenal build and such a fun watch!

[@snviper]

Model plane builder here: If you lay down a layer of fiberglass cloth here and there, for example before the stone work, wetted with epoxy or PU it would result in a lot of structural rigidity for bigger models. Many plane modelers are using the same foam materials you are and that's how to make it rigid enough to fly. It will barely weigh more. Keep up the amazing work!

[@innocentBystander19]

Matt from MWG also sold me on the P1S. Bought one during their Black Friday sale and have been LOVING it. Really user friendly and doesn’t demand to be a new hobby of its own like resin printing does. Very pleased with the quality. I’m printing a ton of Hagglethorn Hollow at the moment.

[@jonathanhern3684]

This is such an impressive build!

[@Lesandira]

I feel like this is easily approaching the same level as the Bigatures from the films itself. Great work as usual!

[@martinsivertsen7485]

I LOVE this build!

[@Neves1789]

Amazing, it's really coming together now!

[@tavmminqat]

This is an amazing work of art and is such an inspiration!

[@braveryisavirtue]

Words don't do this build justice so I will just sit here and clap instead 👏🏻

[@Slurgical_3D_Terrain_Channel]

Coming along beautifully

[@femic92]

Great video as always, for me the grid from the stone brick texture you added in the stable the big wall and the floors are a little to big, especially cause the stone grid from the outer wall of helms deep is even smaller. Other then that, pretty fantastic. I wish we had a shot with Aragorn and Gimli right before the throw, cause you did an amazing detail There !

[@evanjames2821]

I never knew about the stables. Glad to see it in the foam even if we never saw it on the screen

[@blizzwagz]

this is so insanely cool! my inner child is freaking out right now!

[@lord17c]

can't wait to see this one all done up and ready for gaming.

[@oxfordfumble]

Looking amazing - so cool!

[@Scotch5ailor]

Good gracious that is epic and the stable is most gratifying. Well done!

[@JohnMarkM]

So much progress! I can't want to see the completed project!

[@Napominis]

My dude…. This is absolutely out of this world. Hat’s off.

[@euansmith3699]

I like how the commitment to the theme even extends to a Denethor hairstyle. If Denethor had half of Lachlan's enthusiasm, the War of the Ring would have been so much shorter. The level of detail from WETA is freakin' amazing; and Lachlan really follows this up. What a legend.

[@Spartan89652]

Can't wait for the battle report, keep up the good work.

[@ledzep215]

It's the zorp! That thumbnail is wild haha. Always glad to see work being done on this and the Imperial Palace project. Keep up the good work :3

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you mate!! Yeah it's pretty damn big aye hahaha

[@jacopocolcera922]

This Is something to stare for days!

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you buddy :) I do lose time every now and then fantasising about gameplay on it haha

[@dvhatenoname]

Trully amazing project !

[@yannickschmid1608]

This is the best project on KZbin

[@BrunoWolfMetal]

I could see those boards used on those oldschool movies before CGI as a prop, they are amazing!