Yzalirk Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 I'm trying to build a Dwarf "army" but I'm not sure what helmets and hair pieces can actually be used when you put any of the Dwarf beards on a minifig. Can I get some help with what parts are suitable? Quote
Eggyslav Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Well the obvious choice would be Fantasy Era Castle Dwarves helmets, Gimli's helmet, and I think the classic "Norman" knight helmet with noseplate and aventail would fit over Dwarf's beard. The same applies to the classic chrome gold crown, Also try combining Gandalf's beard, and Thorin Oakenshield's hairpiece, It looks really nice. Vitruvius's hair and beard also are a nice choice for Dwarf minifig. The viking Helmet with attachable horns is also a good choice, if you don't mind your minifig being a little bald at the back, when combined with Dwarf's Beard. And, of course, Dwarves from Hobbit sets will provide you with some awesome hair/beard combos. Quote
Yzalirk Posted May 11, 2015 Author Posted May 11, 2015 Alright, I'll have to take a look at them. The viking one is interesting but I don't suppose you (or anyone) has a reference I could see it on a minifig with a Dwarf beard? Quote
Eggyslav Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) I Tried it in LDD, it looks ok, except there's a gap at the back, where the hair meet the helmet, since it has no aventail... Also, the beard with three braids at the back is incompatible with the helmet (at least in LDD), but other work fine. Also, the "norman" helmet and crown doesn't work in LDD, but I saw a crown/dwarf beard combo in real bricks. Edited May 12, 2015 by Eggyslav Quote
ED-209 Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 Alright, I'll have to take a look at them. The viking one is interesting but I don't suppose you (or anyone) has a reference I could see it on a minifig with a Dwarf beard? Sure can! The noseguard touches the beard piece, and while the Viking helmet is notoriously loose fitting, I don't think it makes it any looser. Not sure how you feel about the visible gap around the sides though. I also tried the classic Norman helmet with aventail. It sits looser than normal, but is still serviceable. But be aware, the beard does not fit with the Thorin Oakenshield hair! Quote
Eggyslav Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 I also tried the classic Norman helmet with aventail. It sits looser than normal, but is still serviceable. But be aware, the beard does not fit with the Thorin Oakenshield hair! By the Beard, I meant Gandalf's, or Vitruvius' beard, not Fantasy Era Dwarf beard with hair at the back.... Quote
Yzalirk Posted May 13, 2015 Author Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) Sure can! The noseguard touches the beard piece, and while the Viking helmet is notoriously loose fitting, I don't think it makes it any looser. Not sure how you feel about the visible gap around the sides though. I also tried the classic Norman helmet with aventail. It sits looser than normal, but is still serviceable. But be aware, the beard does not fit with the Thorin Oakenshield hair! I like it! The gap could be worse but it's note much of a problem. I'll have to see some of the colors they're in and the prices. And thanks for getting a photo up. Edited May 15, 2015 by LuxorV Please do not quote images from the same page. Thank you. Quote
ED-209 Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 By the Beard, I meant Gandalf's, or Vitruvius' beard, not Fantasy Era Dwarf beard with hair at the back.... Oh sorry, I misunderstood! Have you tried Thorin's hair with Gandalf's beard? I like it! The gap could be worse but it's note much of a problem. I'll have to see some of the colors they're in and the prices. And thanks for getting a photo up. No problem! Also if you're not against using aftermarket parts, Brickforge make a nice "Dwarf beard" and "Sage beard". Quote
Eggyslav Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 Oh sorry, I misunderstood! Have you tried Thorin's hair with Gandalf's beard? Since I'm a little bit in my Dark Ages, I didn't try it with actual bricks, but in LDD it works really nice. Quote
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