Fun with modifying models (or making a Frostgrave Warband on a budget)

So, I wanted to make a Frostgrave warband, but I am running a little short on funds for new miniatures at the moment. So, I thought I would try my hand at modifying some of the existing minis I already have. Mind you, other than SUPER SIMPLE modifications, I don't have any experience into this-this is my first foray into the world of model alteration.

First, I decided on a few minis that I didn't mind messing with...scratch that, I scrounged for a few minis I could use for something remotely like what I was looking for in my warband. These are the stock photos of the minis I will be altering and what I want to do with each:

Battleguard Golem from the Bones line of Reaper miniatures. I want to remove his sword and re-position his right arm to look more menacing. 

Friar Stone from the Bones line of Reaper miniatures. His staff has a chunk missing out of it, so I am going to try and fill that in. Then I am going to try and find something to give him and more necromatic look, maybe a skull of some sort.

Harlan Phineas Versh, Illumnated Hunter from the Warmachine line from Privateer Press. I am going to try and use some pieces off an old dwarven crossbow to make him a crossbowman. 

Seth Alkot, Monster Hunter from the Iron Kingdoms line from Privateer Press. Same as with Harlan, I am going to try and use some pieces off an old dwarven crossbow to make him a crossbowman, or a marksman. 

Master Holt from the Warmachine line from Privateer Press. Ok, I am going to try and make a Man-At-Arms out of Master Holt using different arms and some sort of hand weapon and shield. 

Those are the plans at least...

Wish me luck!

Progress update soon!