There is a massive flaw
in the Avatars of War Dwarf Berserkers kit, which is a shame because
they are wonderful minis. It isn't insurmountable but it also wasn't
something I could find a solution to online so here's the solution
for all to see:
On every four-figure
frame there is one Dwarf you basically have to build with a great
weapon, You get three sets of paired weapons to a frame and one great
weapon.
The great weapon assembly
is basically impossible to build. It is composed of two arms, the axe
and two separate components that join to make a hand that grips the
haft of the great weapon. The parts all have to line up but all the
joins are flat: no guiding pins, no useful curves that fit just so,
just a lot of guesswork and superglue.
So here's the solution to
ration out the paired weapons. The hand that is in far too many
pieces can also be made to hold a beer stein or an Orc's head and
other hand has an alternative component that has the Dwarf giving
someone the finger. Add in the command group components and it is
possible to build this kit without using a single one of those awful
great weapons.
1 comment:
I'd say the bigger problem with Avatars of War is the horrible plastic that no plastic cement will come close to joining! Super glue only, and that's too brittle for regular play...
I got 3 of my not-Witch Elves built before I shelved them, but like a glutton for punishment, I'm looking at their hammerers for my dwarfs at the moment...
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