Assembling Mantic Bulwarker Dwarves?

[Balin Shortstuff]

These guys.. http://www.manticgames.com/mantic-shop/kings-of-war/dwarfs/product/dwarf-bulwarkers-regiment-20-figures.html

About half the figures are plastic torsos meant to be paired with a set of metal arms holding a long spear. But I can't seem to get the arms to fit the torso where they meet at the shoulder without bending and thus breaking the spear. Anyone else have this problem? Can they be attached in one piece?

[Neldoreth]

Found this one here:

Ok, there are two types of two-handed spears. Let's call this Type A.
It has the more extended right arm.

Now you need the plastic bodies with no arms (cloak or no cloak doesn't matter). On the plastic bodies you'll probably need to trim the raised lip around the models left should where the arm connects. You'll also probably need to trim a bit of metal around the edge of the left arm.
Tricky bit: In order to get them to fit, you'll have to gently rotate the right arm that's gripping the spear, just a little, until it will fit on the body.

As others have mentioned, the metal is extreamly brittle! It will snap if you look at it too hard.. So be very careful when twisting it. Expect some snapping...



Ok, Type B of the two-handed spears.. These DO NOT FIT ANY MODEL!!
The closest fit is again the model with no arms. But there will be a HUGE gap in the left should, that will need to be filled in with putty. It's a shame as these spears are slightly higher, so will rank better.
These WILL snap. The groves in the handle just make them ridiculously weak.

The next problem is, after buying two sets of Bulwalkers (for a horde of 40), I have x16 two-handed spears, and only 10 torsos that they will fit on! Anyone else have this problem? I'm going to have to call customer support I think...

If anyone has a better way to fit these spears, please post!

Also, some more pictures here:

http://tacsimgaming.com/2014/07/

Good luck!

Thanks
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[Balin Shortstuff]

I also bought two packs, and a bit miffed that some don't fit.

@#$%#

Thanks.