Dwarf Hammerer

The Perry twins’ mid- to late-1980s dwarves were, with the occasional exception, simple yet characterful miniatures that set the tone for the race (Marauder Landsknecht derivatives aside) until the influence of The Lord of the Rings movies took its toll in the early 2000s.

This hammerer, despite the sculpt being a little rough and the casting of its time, remains a classic. Bursting with frenetic energy and sporting a Paul Bonner-style bulbous nose, it’s a miniature that exemplifies the spirit of Oldhammer.

The paint job was lacking until red glazes to the nose brought the whole to life.

Dwarf Hammerer (Citadel Miniatures)

Viking Berserkers

Finished — all eight berserkers in all (or almost all) their unfettered glory.

In total, 2 points of elite troops for my Saga warband.

Happy with how they look, overall, although (and this was always a weakness) I wish I’d had the balls to add some tattoos to at least a couple of them…

In need of a break from Vikings for a while I have a couple of 40K miniatures waiting in line, after which will be another unit of eight Viking warriors.

Viking Berserkers (Foundry)

Viking Berserkers Unit 2

The remaining four berserkers of the eight, i.e., another point’s worth of elite troops for my Saga warband.

Not displeased with the overall effect, although the skin tones could have been more consistent.

Viking Berserkers (Foundry)

Viking Berserker 8

The final berserker is another simple yet effective sculpt very much in the Copplestone style.

After eight of these semi- and fully-naked nutters, I’m resigned to the need to work on my full body skin tones.

Viking Berserker 8 (Foundry)

Viking Berserker 7

A nice sculpt with a compact, near middle aged-looking anatomy that paints up well.

The ruddier facial tones were a pleasant accident — will keep in mind for future Vikings.

Viking Berserker 7 (Foundry)