Combat Zone Metal Militia: Full Body Conversions Explained
By Welcome to Monster Fight Club! | Published: 2026-10-28
Category: How-to Guides
Learn what full body conversions are and how to use the Combat Zone Metal Militia lineup to create unique, battle-ready miniatures for your tabletop.
Quick answer
Full body conversions let you swap limbs, heads, and gear to create unique miniatures. The Combat Zone Metal Militia line provides pre-designed conversion kits that fit standard Cyberpunk RED Combat Zone models, so you can field specialized operatives without sculpting from scratch.
Why choose full body conversions over scratch-building
Full body conversions save time and ensure consistent scale compared to scratch-building. The Metal Militia set includes multiple torso options with integrated armor and weapon mounts, so you can focus on posing and painting rather than cutting and filing green stuff.
Each model in the lineup fills a distinct battlefield role—Brimstone brings heavy armor and flame weapons, while Eclipse operates as a stealth assassin. Choosing a conversion that matches your intended playstyle reduces the need for later modifications.
Common trade-off: pose flexibility vs. part count
Full body conversions come as pre-assembled torsos with attached arms or legs, which limits how much you can reposition the limbs. If you want dynamic running or crouching poses, you may need to cut and pin the metal parts. The Metal Militia set gives you multiple arm and head options per model, so you can still create variety without major surgery.
How to assemble and customize your Metal Militia conversion
- 1. Dry-fit all parts before gluing: Lay out the torso, arms, head, and any optional gear. Check that the joint surfaces align and that the model will stand flat on its base. Common mistake: gluing a part that forces the model into an unstable pose. Use poster putty to hold parts temporarily and test the balance.
- 2. Clean mold lines and flash: Use a hobby knife and fine files to remove any metal flashing or mold lines, especially around the neck and shoulder joints. Common mistake: leaving flash on hidden areas that later prevents a clean glue bond. Scrub the parts with warm soapy water afterward to remove metal dust and oils.
- 3. Pin heavy parts for strength: Drill a small hole into the torso and corresponding arm or weapon piece, then insert a paperclip or brass rod before gluing. Common mistake: skipping pins on large weapons or backpacks, which snap off during play. Use super glue with a drop of accelerator for instant bond on pinned joints.
- 4. Choose the right base size: Match the base to your game system (Cyberpunk RED Combat Zone uses 30mm rounds). Metal Militia models may need a slightly larger base for stability due to their weight. Common mistake: using a base that leaves the model top-heavy. Add a small lead fishing weight or steel washer under the base if the model feels unbalanced.
- 5. Prime with a metal-friendly primer: Use a spray primer designed for metal miniatures or brush-on primer that bonds to bare metal. Common mistake: using regular acrylic primer that chips off the smooth metal surface. Apply two thin coats and let each cure for 24 hours before painting.
Featured product
- Combat Zone: Metal Militia (Full Body Conversions 2): Metal Militia is a brutal lineup of full-body conversions built for war, survival, and domination in any environment. From Brimstone’s unstoppable armored inferno to Eclipse’s ghostlike assassin, each model serves a distinct battlefield role. You can pick a conversion that already matches your gang’s playstyle, saving hours of planning and test-fitting.
Combat Zone: Metal Militia (Full Body Conversions 2)
