Rök Conversion

Okay, so I know I should probably wait and see before I judge, but I'm already preparing myself not to like the new Rök model. I think the generic plastic dire troll sculpt looks fairly weak, and I think Rök sounds too cool not to be unique.
(Image partway down: http://pressganger.blogspot.com/2011...s-for-all.html)

So instead, I'm considering converting the Dire Troll Mauler Extreme:
http://store.privateerpress.com/dire...emesculpt.aspx

Then I can either use the Upgrade Kit (which will probably be best) and/or:

1) give him an axe, probably the Troll Axer's:
http://privateerpress.com/hordes/gal...sts/troll-axer

2) remove some of the big rock protrusions on the arms and possibly back,

3) then GS some winter troll fur on the forearms, ankles, and head:
http://privateerpress.com/hordes/gal...s/winter-troll

I'm guessing it won't be tournament playable, but hopefully it will look better -- though I think I'm going to omit the Santa hat, Greg. If anyone has any alternate thoughts or suggestions on how to do the modeling (which I suck at), let me know.

I think that a Khador jack axe would be more appropriate. You could just model some scraps and rags on the handle and chip/wear down the blade a bit.

I think that Dire Trolls are becoming pretty swappable honestly. The classic Dire Troll Mauler looks NOTHING like the new one, so I think conversions should now be much more open for dire trolls.