Warhammer Old World: Eagle-claw Bolt Throwers
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| Battlefield Role | Unique Features | Difficulty | Player Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-range artillery fire support | Flexible firing profiles and classic elegant elven aesthetic | Intermediate due to assembly of the mechanical artillery piece and multiple crew members | Place this war machine on elevated terrain early in the game to maximize its line of sight and force your opponent to take suboptimal paths. |
Warhammer Old World: Eagle-claw Bolt Throwers
Bring the devastating long-range precision of the High Elves to your battlefields with the Eagle-claw Bolt Thrower. As the premier artillery piece of the High Elf Realms, this war machine is renowned for its incredible accuracy and tactical adaptability. Capable of switching between single armor-piercing bolts and anti-infantry scatter shots, it provides crucial fire support that can alter the course of any match in Warhammer: The Old World.
Eagle-claw Bolt Throwers
- Provides reliable, high-precision artillery fire to secure long-range dominance on the battlefield
- Offers tactical versatility with dual firing modes to target single monsters or wipe out enemy infantry blocks
- Features an iconic classic design with highly detailed crew models that look fantastic in any collection
What You Can Build from the Box
From this kit you can assemble a complete High Elf war machine battery.
| Model | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Eagle-claw Bolt Thrower | 1× |
| High Elf Crew miniatures | 2× |
The Pinnacle of Elven Engineering
The Eagle-claw Bolt Thrower represents centuries of refinement by the master artisans of Ulthuan. Unlike the crude siege engines of other races, this machine is sleek, lightweight, and incredibly fast to reload. Operated by a highly disciplined crew, it can pin down massive monsters or shred advancing regiments with equal ease. For hobbyists, this kit offers a beautiful mix of wood, metallic elements, and intricate elven iconography, making it an incredibly rewarding project to paint.
Integrating into Your Army
In Warhammer: The Old World, the Eagle-claw Bolt Thrower occupies a vital slot in your army list, acting as a force multiplier. It forces your opponent to advance under pressure, leaving them vulnerable to counter-charges from your Spearmen or Elven cavalry. It is a mandatory addition for any list built around defense, magical superiority, or shooting control.
Why Choose the Eagle-claw Bolt Thrower?
- Adaptable fire profiles allow you to tackle both heavily armored monsters and massive infantry hordes.
- Exquisite aesthetic that complements the regal appearance of a High Elf grand army.
- Instantly creates a zone of denial on the battlefield, dictating how your opponent positions their units.
Battlefield Effectiveness
- Heavily Armored Targets: The single bolt firing mode penetrates deep, ignoring heavy armor and dealing massive damage to monsters, chariots, and elite knights.
- Low-Armor Hordes: The repeating volley mode unleashes a hail of smaller arrows, making it perfect for forcing panic tests on massive blocks of lightly armored infantry.
- Overall Strategy: Keep your Bolt Thrower well-protected against fast vanguard units or flying hunters. When kept safe, it will easily pay back its points by crippling key elements of the enemy army before they ever reach your lines.
What You Get
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Miniatures | Complete components to build one Eagle-claw Bolt Thrower |
| Crew | Two highly detailed High Elf crewmen models |
| Bases | Correctly sized bases for the war machine and its crew members |
| Assembly options | Choice of parts to customize the poses and accessories of the crew |
| Rules support | Full army integration options can be found in the official Old World supplements |
| Hobby project | An ideal opportunity to practice painting realistic wood grain, bright metallics, and flowing white cloth |
Recommended Paint Scheme
Basic palette for quick battle-ready painting and further detail expansion.
Primer
White Scar
Use: Creating a clean, bright undercoat perfect for pristine High Elf armor and clothing
Main Model Colors
Macragge Blue
Use: Main clothing colors for the crew robes and heraldry ribbons
Corax White
Use: Crisp white surcoats, robes, and clean elven iconography
Retributor Armour
Use: Shiny gold trim on the armor plates, helmets, and mechanical sigils
Mournfang Brown
Use: The main wooden framework and structural arms of the bolt thrower
Additional Details
Leadbelcher
Use: Metallic gears, tension winches, and the points of the bolts
Cadian Fleshtone
Use: Smooth base layer for the exposed faces and hands of the crew
Averland Sunset
Use: Accent colors on arrow fletching and secondary unit markings
Runefang Steel
Use: Extreme highlights on metal winches and blade edges
Shading
Nuln Oil
Use: Recess shading for the silver metal parts and mechanical joints
Agrax Earthshade
Use: Adding rich depth and realistic shading to the wooden frame and gold trim
Highlights
Calgar Blue
Use: Edge highlights on the blue fabric folds to create contrast
Aurora White
Use: Final highlights on the sharpest peaks of the white robes
Assembly and Tools
Citadel Plastic Glue / Super Glue
Use: For securing the components of the frame and attaching models to bases
Citadel Medium Base Brush
Use: Quick application of base colors to the wooden body and robes
Citadel Small Layer Brush
Use: Fine detail work on faces, gold trim, and delicate mechanism lines
Grand Strategy Tips
| Key Element | How It Works |
|---|---|
| High Ground Advantage | Deploy your Bolt Thrower on hills to avoid blocking your own lines of sight as your infantry moves forward. |
| Screen Your Machine | Use a small unit of archers or spearmen nearby to intercept enemy fast cavalry attempting to hunt your crew. |
| Adapt to the Threat | Prioritize high-value single models early on, then switch to volley fire when infantry units bunch up. |
| Synergize with Magic | Use spells that lower enemy movement or armor to make your bolt thrower shots even more devastating. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is this product suitable for beginners? | Yes, it is an excellent introduction to building war machines, and the mechanics of the model are highly intuitive. |
| Does it work as an army expansion? | Absolutely. It fills a critical tactical gap by adding reliable long-range shooting to your High Elf army. |
| Is it interesting to paint? | Yes, combining wood textures with smooth cloth and pristine metallics offers a great variety of painting techniques. |
| What do I need to build it? | You will need a set of hobby clippers, a hobby knife to clean up mold lines, and hobby glue to assemble the components. |
What to Add Next
| What Next? | Why |
|---|---|
| High Elf Archers | Form a formidable ranged defense core that pairs perfectly with the heavy fire of the bolt throwers. |
| High Elf Spearmen | A solid frontline unit to hold off enemies while your artillery weakens them from afar. |
Recommended Next Steps
| Related Step | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Preparation | Carefully clip the delicate elven parts from the frames and dry-fit them before applying glue. |
| Basecoating | Use a smooth white basecoat spray to ensure your blues and golds look vibrant and clean. |
| Battlefield Deployment | Review your army book to understand how to maximize the firing modes during your turn. |
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Additional parameters
| Category: | High Elf Realms |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| Weight: | 0.15 kg |
| EAN: | 5011921221509 |
| Game system: | Warhammer: The Old World |
| OLDWORLD Army Group: | Forces of Fantasy / Řád |
| Frakce The Old World: | High Elf Realms |
| Typ jednotky: | War Machine / Válečný stroj |
Warhammer Old World: Eagle-claw Bolt Throwers
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The Old World je návratem ke klasickému fantasy Warhammeru, kde se střetávají mocné říše, temné síly a hrdinové s bohatou historií. Objevte znovuzrozené frakce jako Bretonnia, Tomb Kings, Empire of Man a další – s novými modely, pravidly a příběhy.
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