Name: Viking Warrior
Manufacturer: Young Miniatures
Scale: 90mm
Material: White Metal
Parts: 13 and Base
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewer: Guy Herrick
Review: When I received the kit today I was impressed by the quality of the box, box art design and overall presentation of a 90mm kit. The feeling continued upon opening the box and pulling the sponge pack divider back to reveal the mail parts of the figure. Not only did you have the box art to guide you in colors, you also were provided a small card with a color guide printed on the back. The Front was a graphic drawing of a Viking ( also used on Young's Christmas Card ).
The kit comprised of 14 white metal parts to make the complete kit.
The main torso comprised of 5 separate pieces. Lower legs, torso / chest,
cape and left arm, head and right arm assembled together to form the main body. The helmet was also separate with locator lugs and corresponding holes to locate the nose guard, after the face was painted, right over the nose. The chest part fits up and under the cape eliminating any seam.
The remaining parts were the shield, which was a thinner shield than many of us are used to. I like the thinner shield Young provided and also a handle and strap that attaches to the shield. There is also a knife and sword and scabbard as separate pieces along with a waist pouch too.
The Head is very well defined, eyes along with facial muscles make this head a joy to paint. The hair is finally detailed as to make the painting easier to look real.. The mold line goes up the side and over the top and down the other side, not interfering with any facial detail.
Sculpted by Young B. Song
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