Found some banners!!! Will use these for the meganobz when they are done.

Hi all,

Another update for the gaming board, couple of days off work so myself and my gaming partner took a trip to B&Q then set to work. Pics to follow, comments are warmly welcomed as usual.

Further pics

A comment was left about the border on the previous page, this is a close up of the new border we are doing since extending the board from 6x4 to 8x4.

The finished 8x4 base, with border to stop dice rolling off (and to look nice of course).

The panels added to the base so they can dry, the next stage is a dry brush (using dulux paint) all over the board. It adds a nice weathered texture.

After that some weathering on the thunderhawk then adding flock and foliage to the board in general. Will post more pics when that's done. I also hope to post a pic of the completed OOP meganob squad with their banners by the end of the week.

That is looking fecking awesome mate!

How did you get the marine bodies for the MANz?

I've wanted to do the same thing, but Ork heads and Marine bodies don't really fit scale wise?

Awesome Rhino conversion mate... but there are a few FW vehicles that might be more suitable than a Trukk if your that way inclined. For instance, Gun Wagons which are AV 13 transports - that would fit the model nicely

Edit: That board is ridiculously good btw. So much nicer than just the green table w/ terrain plonked on it.

Edit #2: Holy gak +1 to the dice border. Thats incredible

 Vourne wrote:
That is looking fecking awesome mate!

Cheers dude, it's getting there!!! Nearly done now!!


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 Dakkamite wrote:
How did you get the marine bodies for the MANz?

I've wanted to do the same thing, but Ork heads and Marine bodies don't really fit scale wise?

Awesome Rhino conversion mate... but there are a few FW vehicles that might be more suitable than a Trukk if your that way inclined. For instance, Gun Wagons which are AV 13 transports - that would fit the model nicely

Edit: That board is ridiculously good btw. So much nicer than just the green table w/ terrain plonked on it.

Edit #2: Holy gak +1 to the dice border. Thats incredible

Thanks for the comments Dakkamite:

The MANz are not made from marine bodies, they are the OOP metal meganobz from years ago. Check out eBay, you should be able to pick them up from there.

I went for the rhino conversions because my army theme is a looted marine ork army. Saying that, I am a big fan of forgeworld so will in no doubt add a few of their bits. At some point.

Cheers for the comments about the gaming board, we have put a lot of time in to it. Nice to see it coming together. We were very happy with that border too, kinda neatens things up nicely.

We have now 'drybrushed' the boards, added some flock and lichen then weathered the thunderhawk with some forgeworld weathering powders.

Next step is to give the board a layer of protective sealant.

Hope you like the results.

Another view of the hawk

View including imperial fire base

The board as a whole, due to it being 8 ft long it's hard to see the details but gives a overview of how it looks.

Looking sweet man really really nicely done. Only thing I can pick at would be the amount of charred earth around the Thawk. I would say more scortched earth around it, but that is literally the only flaw I could think of

Another thing, taken from another baord thread, where the squares used for the terrain were interchangable to alter up the game board. Also perhaps some alternate squares with more fortifications? or are they to come? At the moment I dont think those orks are gona enjoy the open field

Solar Shock wrote:
Looking sweet man really really nicely done. Only thing I can pick at would be the amount of charred earth around the Thawk. I would say more scortched earth around it, but that is literally the only flaw I could think of

Another thing, taken from another baord thread, where the squares used for the terrain were interchangable to alter up the game board. Also perhaps some alternate squares with more fortifications? or are they to come? At the moment I dont think those orks are gona enjoy the open field

Fear not my friend, fortifications are currently being painted up to go on the board. A Skyshield landing pad, a fortress of redemption and various other bits and pieces. And yeah, the boards are interchangeable, we swapped them around a couple of times to check they matched up near enough.

With regards to the charred earth I do see what you mean. I might lighten that up a little to make it more subtle.

Cheers mate.

Ah phew! looking forward to the forifications! man you make me want to build a table

Yeh an interchangable board is such a useful trick, as imo boards quickly get played in a certain way/style. But in general really loving the work Just realised, its actually quite a large board especially compared to the ones at my FLGS. could get some nice and big ork hordes on that board!

Thanks Solar, and I totally agree that a board needs to be chopped around for variation in tactics.

With regards to the size, yeah.. It's pretty big, 8ftx4ft. I couldn't believe how much the extra 2ft made a difference. When the fortifications are done I will post pics.

Have a look at my battle report thread, a couple of the WIP pieces of terrain can be seen on that. They still need a bit of work, the fortress of redemption isn't in it but has been given it's undercoat.

Hi all, I'm a gaming partner of this project. Drachen and myself have had great fun building this board and have recently had our first battle on it

Solar Shock there is a battle report of our first game on this board in the batrep section "tau vs sons of medusa" you can see some of our scenery on there Although it's not all totally finished it gives a good idea of what we have in mind once it's complete

Change of subject back to the Bad Moon's now, been slow going recently but the meganobz are finally finished.

Could have done more on them, but am eager to start getting the army together.

The meganobz as a unit.

They look fantastic! So much character , first time I've seen the squad all finished . I love the banners and basses and the yellow looks awesome. I would say I look forward to facing them in battle but that's a scary thought haha!

Great job

 Brother Ectus wrote:
They look fantastic! So much character , first time I've seen the squad all finished . I love the banners and basses and the yellow looks awesome. I would say I look forward to facing them in battle but that's a scary thought haha!

Great job

Thanks mate, am fairly pleased with them. The rest of the army won't be quite as yellow, wanted these guys (being the richest orks) to stand out.

Next in line!!!!

Couple of pics of the first of 4 boyz squads. The nob has been made using an older metal body and a power fist from the space marine kit.

Hopefully get these done on my next days off work.

A closer view of the nob.

Looks great, keep it up! I really like the board. Well done.

Looks absolutely incredible, mate, I would kill to play on that board! I'm not a big Ork guy myself, but I have to admit, those looted rhinos are prime

The next time you do a wreck like the Thunderhawk, might I suggest AK Interactive's chipping fluid? You spray it on prior to painting your basecoat, then go at with a brush afterwards. Leaves a really good scratched/worn appearance, which is perfect for wrecks. It looks great as is, don't get me wrong!

Cheers

 SweaterKittens wrote:
Looks absolutely incredible, mate, I would kill to play on that board! I'm not a big Ork guy myself, but I have to admit, those looted rhinos are prime

The next time you do a wreck like the Thunderhawk, might I suggest AK Interactive's chipping fluid? You spray it on prior to painting your basecoat, then go at with a brush afterwards. Leaves a really good scratched/worn appearance, which is perfect for wrecks. It looks great as is, don't get me wrong!

Cheers

Hey Kittens,

Thanks for the comment about the board mate, means a lot to hear that.

That chipping fluid sounds awesome, the Hawk is actually airbrushed. Would it still work when airbrushed over or does it need to be brushed?

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Wagnar wrote:
Looks great, keep it up! I really like the board. Well done.

Thanks Wagnar

 Boss Drachenfels wrote:

 sing your life wrote:
That thunderhawks looks to shiny for me.


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Have you tried using weathering powders.

The next stage for the forgeworld panels is to add more foliage to them and to weather them. This is something we wanted to do with all the panels at the same time for ease of using materials etc... Will add more pics once this is done.


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 Kelly502 wrote:
Wait a sec....!!! Is that a wrecked FW Thunderhawk?!?!?!?

Lol, no mate. It's a panel that forgeworld do, I didn't buy a thunderhawk and then smash it up. Although that would be cool.

Oh I figured that out later, I was thinking you were mad, or briliant, to smash a real FW Thunderhawk GS. Will you come build my playing table, and make some Bad Moon Clan for me?! HA! No mates around here with me to sit around and help build terrain, or paint models. Miss those day, now all I have are you guys.


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Ok, I see you have updated photos, I love the table! Did you use spray adhesive for the sand? It's perfect!


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 Boss Drachenfels wrote:
Thanks Solar, and I totally agree that a board needs to be chopped around for variation in tactics.

With regards to the size, yeah.. It's pretty big, 8ftx4ft. I couldn't believe how much the extra 2ft made a difference. When the fortifications are done I will post pics.

Have a look at my battle report thread, a couple of the WIP pieces of terrain can be seen on that. They still need a bit of work, the fortress of redemption isn't in it but has been given it's undercoat.

I had a flat, re-enforced 4 by 8 foot table in the west wing of my old home. I didn't use modular boards which are fantastic, I just had throw cloths for terrain like urban I used gray, and then the terrain would get set down over it.

It has always been my goal to have the entire list of possible "maps" or boards that one can roll up to play a battle on. Still working on that project.

I absolutley think you guys are doing a bang up job! Terrain can really make or break a good game!

Kelly,

Thanks for your kind words.... I laughed when I read your request to come build a table and paint minis with you. I am lucky to have a fairly active and keen gaming community near where I live.

This board is in my outhouse so I can keep it in place all the time which is nice. With regards to how we applied the sand it is as follows:

Board itself given an undercoat
Whole board given a liberal covering of PVA glue
Sand then sprinkled over the board
Allow time to dry fully and shake off any excess
Using dulux paint we painted over the sand to seal it in place
Then we chose a darker shade of dulux paint, watered it down and effectively used it as a wash
Last stage of paint is to 'drybrush' the board once they are completely dry with a lighter shade of the first dulux paint

Seems to give a nice texture and feel to the board.

We will be adding more pics of the terrain pieces as they get finished.

Thanks again for your comments mate.

I'm looking forward to it!

Hi Drachen mate, I love the Ork Nob with marine power fist!!! It really keeps that looted theme running through the army even into the troops

Great conversion and the boyz look really cool, can't wait to see them.

 Brother Ectus wrote:
Hi Drachen mate, I love the Ork Nob with marine power fist!!! It really keeps that looted theme running through the army even into the troops

Great conversion and the boyz look really cool, can't wait to see them.

My plan is to paint the fist still in Ultramarine colours. It should add a nice contrast to the yellow and make the nob stand out from the crowd.

Quick update on my painting of the first boyz unit.

So far it's all been done with an airbrush, just adding layers of yellow, lighter in colour each time. Next step will be an oil wash, then out with the normal brush to finish them off.

Comments as always warmly welcomed.

Thanks

The boyz as a squad

Looking really cool Drachen some great poses you have put them in to. That yellow base coat looks good mate, what did you use?

 Brother Ectus wrote:
Looking really cool Drachen some great poses you have put them in to. That yellow base coat looks good mate, what did you use?

Thanks Ectus,

All paints used were all from the vallejo range, started with the poly undercoat dark yellow, then gave a thin coat of the mole air dark yellow, then a ratio of 3:1 medium yellow and dark yellow. Then to finish just medium yellow.

This should leave a distinct line highlight to pick out the very edges with a lemon type colour from the mole colour range.


When are we gonna see a WIP thread of your Sons?

I'm having some laptop problems at the moment Drachen but I hope to start a thread for my sons of medusa soon

If anyone wants to check them out and see our first battle on this board. Drachen has written up a very cool batrep tau vs sons of medusa in the 40k battle reports section

Had a bit of time to paint some orks, got a lot of the base colours done on the squad but decided to finish one so I could see what the completed boy would look like.

When painting boyz I balance making them look ok, but being aware they are 'cannon fodder' so not to spend too long on them. I have some nob bikers which I will spend more time on.

As always, comments are encorouged and welcomed.

Really loving those! Subtle but well executed. Lovely shading. Love the rusted effect you've achieved on the gun.

That'll be a fantastic looking mob!

Dem boyz iz lookin good!!
the terrain board looks great!
Did you ever get a chance to play GorkaMorka?
Soopa fun game!!
Im sure you can find the rules for free if you just do a google search...you and your mates will have a smashing good time!!

 FarseerAndyMan wrote:
Dem boyz iz lookin good!!
the terrain board looks great!
Did you ever get a chance to play GorkaMorka?
Soopa fun game!!
Im sure you can find the rules for free if you just do a google search...you and your mates will have a smashing good time!!

Hi Farseer,

Thanks for the kind words, and yes. We were collecting when GorkaMorka was released, was a fun game. One rule made me laugh, it actually said you can cheat!!! But if you get caught you have to own up to it...

Hi Drachen, the Ork looks awesome, I love the skin and rusted well used metal throughout the model and on the gun looks so natrual. I can't wait to see the whole mob .

Not had a lot of time recently for painting, but have a pic of 5 of the boyz and a WIP trukk for them.

Hope you like them.

Drachenfels,

It's all coming along great! My apologies for not answering your question sooner. The Chipping Fluid actually works best when airbrushed! Generally you do airbrush a base coat of whatever color you'd like to see underneath, in this case probably black. Then you airbrush the fluid. Then the base coat of what you'd like the actual color of the piece - in this case, blue. (waiting for it to dry between coats, of course ) then you go at with a wet brush and just rough up the whole piece. Comes out lookin great, if I do say so myself.

 SweaterKittens wrote:
Drachenfels,

It's all coming along great! My apologies for not answering your question sooner. The Chipping Fluid actually works best when airbrushed! Generally you do airbrush a base coat of whatever color you'd like to see underneath, in this case probably black. Then you airbrush the fluid. Then the base coat of what you'd like the actual color of the piece - in this case, blue. (waiting for it to dry between coats, of course ) then you go at with a wet brush and just rough up the whole piece. Comes out lookin great, if I do say so myself.

I will def try that!!!! Cheers Kittens

Hey all,

I am afraid that 'real life' got in my way of painting for a while, had a bit more time over the last couple of days so got the first trukk finished up and snapped a few photos. Unfortunately the only camera I have is the one attached to my phone but hopefully they will come out ok.

Enjoy, and as always leave any comments.

Thanks

Well that is just a whole bucket load of win!

Superb weathering and lovely little details. I especially like the Gretchin/Snotling sticking his head out the hole in the side. And the welding on the front ram.

You certainly captured the character of an looted Ork Rhino. Gork and Mork would be well proud, that is epic!

Yeh man that rhino looks sweet! the grot in the side was nicely done

Real awesome work. Glad you got time to get some done

Awesome board! And I love the little grot peeking out of the hole on the armor

 Vourne wrote:
Well that is just a whole bucket load of win!

Superb weathering and lovely little details. I especially like the Gretchin/Snotling sticking his head out the hole in the side. And the welding on the front ram.

You certainly captured the character of an looted Ork Rhino. Gork and Mork would be well proud, that is epic!

Thanks Vourne


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Solar Shock wrote:
Yeh man that rhino looks sweet! the grot in the side was nicely done

Real awesome work. Glad you got time to get some done

Hey Solar, hopefully will have a bit more time soon to get more done.

Thanks mate.


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 Cave_Dweller wrote:
Awesome board! And I love the little grot peeking out of the hole on the armor

Cheers Cave Dweller, that little grot seems to be popular!!

Looks amazing mate, you have captured the true essence of everything Orky (and grotty) in one model. The weathering is so nice and I love the way you have done all the crud built up on "Da Big Ram" I may have to pick your brain on how you achieved that.

 Brother Ectus wrote:
Looks amazing mate, you have captured the true essence of everything Orky (and grotty) in one model. The weathering is so nice and I love the way you have done all the crud built up on "Da Big Ram" I may have to pick your brain on how you achieved that.

Thanks Ectus, very simple method. Firstly I used the GW texture paint to add the mud, then used a 'stone' basing flock and sprinkled some over it, then did the same with a grade flock.

Once it was dry and the whole model given a satin varnish I went over the mud (and a few other places on the model) with a gloss varnish to get the wet look.

Hey all,

Not had as much time recently but managed to get some basecoats done on the next trukk. Hope you like it, more to follow once I have added weathering etc....

Hey Boss! Glad to see your still posting Always nice to see that models are progressing, even if at a slower pace

id love to ask you some questions, I have just started to paint up some of my ork vehicles for the first time with an airbrush and im finding that my weathering is looking a little sporadic :/

Can you walk me through your process?
Im assuming:
you base white
Spray on the yellow and blend it down to the darker at the lower half
You then add weathering? - Black first then silver on top? Ive gone with the salt and hairspray technique which im still practicing the finesse of

What do you use in order to grim up and give your tanks that dirty look? a wash?

Hey Solar,

Good to hear from you, sorry it's been a while. Other things were getting in the way, but back on it now so should be posting again regularly with picture updates.

Here is how I do it:

Using an airbrush I use the vallejo yellow primer, it's quite dark and applies an amazing undercoat.
Then I use vallejo dark yellow, then gradually add medium yellow for 2-3 addition coats to get a nice blend.
To pick out the higher edges I add a little white to the mix and add to a few areas. It's subtle but makes a difference when complete.

Now for the weathering:

Firstly, the entire model gets a gloss vanish, actually 2 coats with a couple of hours drying time in between.
I then use Windsor and Newton oil colours to make a brown wash (use whatever colour you feel is right for the effect you are after).
Using this oil wash I shade the model and use it to 'dirty' it up a bit. Just don't over do it!!!

The scratches and welding:

Start with a 1:1 mix of dark brown and black, apply this to any scratches or metal work you want to be chipped.
Add a dark silver over this, then a brighter silver very finely (dry brush almost) over the top.
For a rust effect simply add some orange before this last step.

To finish off:

My last stage for weathering is to use the forgeworld weathering powder, I really like these and find them easier to use than some of the cheaper alternatives. The bottom part of the tank is given a liberal attack of this stuff. Then I just add it when I see fit.

Then the tank gets a satin vanish to keep it all in place.

Hope that helps mate.

Yes, great to see you at it again! Great work!!! I absolutely love the way the panels of armor look welded.

 Kelly502 wrote:
Yes, great to see you at it again! Great work!!! I absolutely love the way the panels of armor look welded.

Thanks Kelly, am enjoying the 'randomness' that orks provide. My other army is Tau, so the complete opposite.

Will add more pics soon.

Yeah, I can see how the total differnece in tactics, and the armies in general could be interesting. I've received a very awesome Cadian Army over the Christmas, but right now I'm stuck on Marines. I figure I had best build the stuff the Mrs. gave me so she'll see it all done and continue to get me 40K presents... Then I'll go for my Cadians. I'm holding out on Orks until a codex... I may be dead before then...

 Kelly502 wrote:
Yeah, I can see how the total differnece in tactics, and the armies in general could be interesting. I've received a very awesome Cadian Army over the Christmas, but right now I'm stuck on Marines. I figure I had best build the stuff the Mrs. gave me so she'll see it all done and continue to get me 40K presents... Then I'll go for my Cadians. I'm holding out on Orks until a codex... I may be dead before then...

Depends. June's the last rumour, but you never know.

 Boss Drachenfels wrote:
Hey Solar,

Snip

Hope that helps mate.

Ahh excellent! thanks Boss Can i ask a little more about your oil wash? Ive been looking into picking up and using some oil wash techniques but I haven't really looked too much into it. I have a whole load of oils at home (usually paint with acrylic but got some oils for xMas), Can i ask what you thin it with? I have some 'flow aide' is that the right sort of stuff?

Something I wanted to try you might like :
If you dont thin the oils and apply little lines of a few colours, so like a brown, red, blue etc... then add whatever it is you use to make it a wash consistency with a brush on top, the colours will mix and flow into a wash look but with a good amount of the colours remianing in each area. (this is the technique that got me intrested in oils).

I am currently looking into some pigments and I think im going to try using some pastels I have I'l look into some other powders too! I like the rough effect they add.

Great to see you back mate, I can't wait to see a pic of both trukks together. They look awesome.

Solar Shock wrote:

 Boss Drachenfels wrote:
Hey Solar,

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Hope that helps mate.

Ahh excellent! thanks Boss Can i ask a little more about your oil wash? Ive been looking into picking up and using some oil wash techniques but I haven't really looked too much into it. I have a whole load of oils at home (usually paint with acrylic but got some oils for xMas), Can i ask what you thin it with? I have some 'flow aide' is that the right sort of stuff?

Something I wanted to try you might like :
If you dont thin the oils and apply little lines of a few colours, so like a brown, red, blue etc... then add whatever it is you use to make it a wash consistency with a brush on top, the colours will mix and flow into a wash look but with a good amount of the colours remianing in each area. (this is the technique that got me intrested in oils).

I am currently looking into some pigments and I think im going to try using some pastels I have I'l look into some other powders too! I like the rough effect they add.

I use white spirit to mix with the oil, how much really depends on what effect you are after. Basically, any form of mineral spirit will work, if flow aid is water based it won't work, I don't use it so don't know what it's based on.

The technique you mentioned I have tried for serious water marks etc.... Gonna use it again on my dakkatalons I have converted.


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 Brother Ectus wrote:
Great to see you back mate, I can't wait to see a pic of both trukks together. They look awesome.

Soon mate, I promise


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 Kelly502 wrote:
Yeah, I can see how the total differnece in tactics, and the armies in general could be interesting. I've received a very awesome Cadian Army over the Christmas, but right now I'm stuck on Marines. I figure I had best build the stuff the Mrs. gave me so she'll see it all done and continue to get me 40K presents... Then I'll go for my Cadians. I'm holding out on Orks until a codex... I may be dead before then...

Kelly,

From what I hear, the new codex is gonna be soon. That's what I wanna believe anyway.

And yes...... If the mrs is good enough to buy GW goodies then get them done and more shall follow. (hopefully). You got a thread for your Cadians?

Hi all,

Have just finished the black/brown stage of the scratches and metal damage. In a previous post I was asked how I done this, not sure it's the best way or easiest. And I am far from a great painter, but here are some pics of the stages as I go. Will update with further pics as I get it done

Wow Drchen this is so cool it looks amazing already, its just so Orky with all the welded plates. Thanks for showing the different stages of the painting process to

This stage is at the first silver, I use a darker silver (leadbelcher) to first go over the brown/black. The next stage is to add the lighter silver to make the scratches 'pop' a little.

Hey boss this is what ive been working on for ages now still got quite a bit to go :S http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/582075.page

Wow those metal chips and battle damage look so good, I really love the Orc symbol/face in the panels to, that's a great touch.

A subtle difference from the last pic, the metal chips and welds have been given a coat of iron breaker to make them stand out a little more. Unfortunately I take photos with my phone, the effect is more obvious in 'the flesh'.

But here it is anyway.

I really like this! The little grot is my favorite. I also really love your HUGE board!

EyeamRai wrote:
I really like this! The little grot is my favorite. I also really love your HUGE board!

Appreciate the comment mate

That little grot is becoming quite popular. I must say that the larger board is so much fun to play on, it's 8ftx4ft. So far the largest battle we have had on it is 3k, but we want to go much larger than that.

Hey again all,

Have decided to do a larger update, basically most of the army is now converted and built (to the point where painting would become an issue), so I have taken a number of photo's to show you all before the painting stage starts. Once that happens I will add gradual progress pics as that goes on. I do paint that quickly and have limited time I can dedicate to the hobby, but I get stuff done when I can.

Hope you enjoy the update and please comment honestly.

Further pics......

Painboy nob on bike.....

Dakkajets...

Trukks, or will most likely be used as big trakks. They prob suit this title more, as they are on trakks!!!!!

Dready....

Very cool conversations. Love the looted Rhinos. Would have never thought of using an actual Ork for the looted Dready.

Nice work! I love the board!

CrazyLegz wrote:
Very cool conversations. Love the looted Rhinos. Would have never thought of using an actual Ork for the looted Dready.

I kinda thought it's how an ork would look at it. The logic of....

"Well, I'll just get in it and drive it!!"


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40KNobz11 wrote:
Nice work! I love the board!

Thank you

Now thats what I like to see Boss! a nice big update with plenty of goodies! that dakkajet is f'''''ing awesome! I love the twin enormous jets/rockets on the back and the added armour nakes it look mean! Plus, the grot hole returns such a nice touch you should try getting one of the ones with the guns to be like waving it around outa the hole sometime

I love the bikes too, what metal body is that for your biker boss (i assume hes a biker boss).

OMG only just realised those jets are pens! HA! I have those pens. ingenious mate

Nice use of kits, I can see a good use of kans, bikes and other kits to really give each model a unique look Its hard to see because of the angles, but those blades on your dread look sweet when you next take some snaps could you get a shot with a better look at em?

Also big fan of the ork leaning outa the rhino, gota mean look on him hard to comment on it all! so much to look at

Solar Shock wrote:
Now thats what I like to see Boss! a nice big update with plenty of goodies! that dakkajet is f'''''ing awesome! I love the twin enormous jets/rockets on the back and the added armour nakes it look mean! Plus, the grot hole returns such a nice touch you should try getting one of the ones with the guns to be like waving it around outa the hole sometime

I love the bikes too, what metal body is that for your biker boss (i assume hes a biker boss).

OMG only just realised those jets are pens! HA! I have those pens. ingenious mate

Nice use of kits, I can see a good use of kans, bikes and other kits to really give each model a unique look Its hard to see because of the angles, but those blades on your dread look sweet when you next take some snaps could you get a shot with a better look at em?

Also big fan of the ork leaning outa the rhino, gota mean look on him hard to comment on it all! so much to look at

Solar!!

Always awesome to see a comment from your good self on here, I was hoping you liked all the pics. The metal boss is the standing warboss which once upon time had a rather large squig on the end of his arm. I will try to upload a pic of him.

For the pens as engines, it was simply a moment of inspiration when I was in WH Smith with the Mrs. Looked at them and it suddenly occurred to me that they are perfect!!!!!!

You know your kits!!! I have looted from the following:

Nobz box set
Ork bikers
Space marine bikers
Killa Kans
Stormtalon
Rhino
Trukk

The armour is obviously just slabs on plasticard, in my view that's how orks would do it. Simply adding extra layers of metal!!!

BTW mate, loving your BW and the umbrella wielding Mek! You added pics of the meganobz you are working on yet?

Drachen these have got to be some of the best Ork conversions I've seen

My personal favourite is the Ork biker with the space marine lifeless on the back with a banner rammed through his head!!! AMAZING and to add utter disrespect to this noble astartes a grot seems to be dancing on his head!!! I totally love it I can not wait to see these painted.

But as a loyal fighter of the emperor I vow to retrieve this battle brothers sacred armour and return his body (what's left of it) to the halls of his ancestors.

 Brother Ectus wrote:
Drachen these have got to be some of the best Ork conversions I've seen

My personal favourite is the Ork biker with the space marine lifeless on the back with a banner rammed through his head!!! AMAZING and to add utter disrespect to this noble astartes a grot seems to be dancing on his head!!! I totally love it I can not wait to see these painted.

But as a loyal fighter of the emperor I vow to retrieve this battle brothers sacred armour and return his body (what's left of it) to the halls of his ancestors.

Cheers dude, appreciate the kind words.

And on a seperate note. Bring on the humies!!

 Brother Ectus wrote:
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My personal favourite is the Ork biker with the space marine lifeless on the back with a banner rammed through his head!!! AMAZING and to add utter disrespect to this noble astartes a grot seems to be dancing on his head!!! I totally love it I can not wait to see these painted.

I was taking another gander through the photos and only noticed that this morning! I love it! such an orky touch, made me laugh definitely one of my favourite touches on all the models so far. I also keep noticing more and more grots! its a grot piloting the talon? it is! is there also a grot inside the left-wing gun? where do you get your grots from? are they old ones you just had about? - as there all metal etc.

I also assume your making stuff with the IA ork list in mind too? I love that list and want to make so many of the alternate vehicles slightly holding off now ive reached a 2k force, waiting on the new dex before I start building anymore (really really really really really really hoping that ork walkers make a return)

And yeh Boss, loving the work dude, wish I had the patience to post pics as often as you I just get so lazy :(
Ah ok, I think I know the boss model your on about, I like that you used that model and not the AOBR, not that there is anything wrong with the AOBR boss, its just that most bike conversions I see use it and its nice to see other models getting the love. Yeh I need to use more random items in my ork builds. I pick up loads of little things that I think might be useful but never get round to using them. I might set myself a challenge next time I do a conversion to see how many non model bits I can use from around the house, hopefully then il incorporate them more in general ( half the reason I chose orks was for skrimping on the cash)

As for my meganobs, just finished giving a few of them their base coats in colours, they need a couple details added basically, but im hoping to not spend to long doing that trying to speed up my painting process (got a eldar army I want to start modelling ) I think il edit and put up more of a blog style of posts like you do - unless i remember how lazy I am and dont bother

Those are some great conversions all round. I do love all the sneaky orks and grotz sticking out of various fire points. So much lovely attention to detail.

You should have a go at some orks who have gotten hold of some centurion suits! That could have a lot of potential

 turgon868 wrote:

You should have a go at some orks who have gotten hold of some centurion suits! That could have a lot of potential

Yeh those could look sweet id imagine thed make great killa kans, as they'd be damn expensive meganobs! OR a grot warboss would be sick. Grot warboss (in centaurion armour) on a bike? I know ork warbosses cant have mega-armour on a bike rule wise, but for a grot you could say thats where he makes up for his toughness..... and damn would it look funny!

Hey Solar, hey Turgon,

The centurion idea is a really good one!!! That might have to happen!!

Solar,

Yes, I have the IA book and am planning to run my 'trukks' as big trakks. Think this suits the models more, they are all pretty armoured up and are physically larger than the trukks. The grots I got from the warhammer fantasy range. They are on the GW website. (at least they were about 6-8 months ago when I got these).

The AOBR boss is nice, but when I saw the arm with the squig on it I thought it was perfect for a biker as his arm is already half way to the handlebar. If you notice, on my bikes I like to have a hand controlling the bike. Rather than having weapons or gear in both hands.

I really just need to get myself in gear for the painting of that little lot.

Update to boyz squad.

Finished the boyz squad and their trukk, so thought it was only right to have some pics of them all together. Includes a nob with power fist (looted from an unfortunate marine).

Hope you like them..

Looking real nice boss

I like the paint job on the boys. Its nice and simple, but still picks out the details. do you base the whole model black then brown?

Hey Solar,

The model is actually undercoated in the vallejo poly yellow, it's a dark yellow, almost with a hint of green.

From there I use an airbrush to lighten it up a bit with a couple of coats of other yellows. Then just get involved with a normal brush for skin etc.

Really nice work, Drachenfels!

I absolutely love those bikes! They look amazing, can't wait to see them painted. Your plasticard work is really impressive, loving those Dakka jets.

I also love the Nob with power fist, very nice touch, fits in great with the theme of the army.

All taking shape very nicely indeed. Top stuff.

Wow. I am so in love with those vehicles. They are just so orky. Damned fine rams, I think those are the coolest I've seen.

 Vourne wrote:
Really nice work, Drachenfels!

I absolutely love those bikes! They look amazing, can't wait to see them painted. Your plasticard work is really impressive, loving those Dakka jets.

I also love the Nob with power fist, very nice touch, fits in great with the theme of the army.

All taking shape very nicely indeed. Top stuff.

Thanks Vourne, looking forward to seeing more of your sallies


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 Gorgrimm wrote:
Wow. I am so in love with those vehicles. They are just so orky. Damned fine rams, I think those are the coolest I've seen.

Mate, thanks so much for the comment

Long overdue update, will have more to add soon as I am just finishing the models. Which includes the mega armour boss.

Da Boss as Return'd

Long time no update! Glad to see your still at it, even if a little slow ;P

must admit my orky inventions have slowed in anticipation of the new dex and all the wonderous things I can create once is out!

But looking good man your rivets always look so awesome

Solar Shock wrote:
Da Boss as Return'd

Long time no update! Glad to see your still at it, even if a little slow ;P

must admit my orky inventions have slowed in anticipation of the new dex and all the wonderous things I can create once is out!

But looking good man your rivets always look so awesome

Solar!!!!!!!!!

Good to hear from you mate, and yeah... I'm back, sorry about the lack of update. But good news.... Work is not as mental now so lots more time to get stuff done.

I have to say just going through your pics your conversions are excellent.

and your painting is pretty good as well my fav has to be nobz

One of the most unique Ork armies I have ever seen. Conversions are top draw, weathering on the vehicles is fantastic and the overall "Orky look" of the force is brilliant. I cant wait to see more and of course battle against this Mob.

 zombiekila707 wrote:
I have to say just going through your pics your conversions are excellent.

and your painting is pretty good as well my fav has to be nobz

Thanks for the comment' great to hear you like them. Lots more pics will be added early next week as I get through more.


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 Brother Ectus wrote:
One of the most unique Ork armies I have ever seen. Conversions are top draw, weathering on the vehicles is fantastic and the overall "Orky look" of the force is brilliant. I cant wait to see more and of course battle against this Mob.

Thanks dude, anyone reading this. Make sure you check out Ectus's blog. Great tutorials and an amazing army in the making.

Hi all,

A few pics to update on what I have been doing hobby wise. Fancied a change in painting to keep things fresh so painted up a Trygon, fairly happy with him. The ork army is gathering pace now as I have more time on my hands and I hope to increase my update rate due to this.

Enjoy, honest C and C always warmly welcomed.

Wow, I'm blown away by the level of painting and modelling as always, that Trygon looks amazing. I cant wait for more updates, keep up the great work.

Update for the trukks, pics of before and after oil wash cleanup. Hope to get these models finished within a fee days (painting time allowing). So will post pics up as soon as they are done.

Also to update (tomorrow) are a couple of pics of Tyranid Warriors in the same colour scheme as the Trygon.

Couple of pics, the trukks are nearly done now. If all goes to plan they will be finished by Tuesday and uploaded.

Warboss in mega armour hopefully finished by end of next week.

So far this is how he looks.

Few bits to still do and finish off but he is getting there.

Finished painting for the day, this is the result. Few bits to finish off and tidy up tomorrow.

Just another view of Larog

My mind is blown!!! that's so awesome, have you airbrushed the armour? it looks fantastic, cant wait to see more, great job.

 Brother Ectus wrote:
My mind is blown!!! that's so awesome, have you airbrushed the armour? it looks fantastic, cant wait to see more, great job.

Hi Ectus, yes. The armour is airbrushed, starting from a black undercoat and gradually working from a dark grey through to an almost white to finish. I have never really highlighted black with an airbrush before, as my previous army was Tau. So was quite happy with how this came out.

Thanks for the kind words mate, looking forward to see your SOM dreadies done.

Hey Boss! Ghaz is looking frickin awesome!

I agree, the armour is absolutely superb. can you give me a breakdown of how you achieved it? i still struggle with airbrushing such smll armour :(

I love the colour choices for the armour, it has a really nice dull metal look to it, that over the whole model looks totally sick.

pats to finish? the copper head plate? looks like it needs a little highlighting and/or washing, looking a little flat compared to his MEGAAWESOMEARMOURSRSRS

Also, you best be giving him a suitably cool base, as else you sir are truly not doing your models paintjob justice!

Solar Shock wrote:
Hey Boss! Ghaz is looking frickin awesome!

I agree, the armour is absolutely superb. can you give me a breakdown of how you achieved it? i still struggle with airbrushing such smll armour :(

I love the colour choices for the armour, it has a really nice dull metal look to it, that over the whole model looks totally sick.

pats to finish? the copper head plate? looks like it needs a little highlighting and/or washing, looking a little flat compared to his MEGAAWESOMEARMOURSRSRS

Also, you best be giving him a suitably cool base, as else you sir are truly not doing your models paintjob justice!

Hey Solar,

Cheers mate, glad you like him so far. As both you and Brother Ectus have asked about the airbrushing I will write out the process and what paints I used for it etc.

But....... I have some pics to add.

Hey all,

Larog, my warboss is now done. And I have undercoated the nob bikes to do next. Some other pics added in too.

Quick pic update, this is the biker boss's bike. The others are all base coated with the airbrush highlights and are awaiting the silver stage before they each get an oil wash. Will update further pics tomorrow as I have a days painting planned so hope to get a fair bit done on them.

Quick pic

Absolutely loving those bikes, that squad is going to look so impressive. amazing conversion work ,love this army, cant wait to see more.

Really awesome work Drachenfels!

I echo the comments regarding your warbosses' armour, really great job. Lovely choice of colour and nicely highlighted.

Your looted trucks are looking fantastic! So Orky! And those ARE the best Ork bikes I have ever seen, hands down.

I would happily receive a Waaagh! from them.

Thanks Vourne, cheers dude

truly amazing!

Looks really nice!!!

This thread has so much win it is almost illegal.

Great conversions and paint-jobs. Really amazing!

They look epic! I really like your painting style, suitably orky

@forgottenghosts, noodle art , low_k and kjellk

Thanks so much for the fantastic comments, was a joy to read them on my blog. Thank you

models look great. i liked the rhino when it was painted good job

kermit84 wrote:
models look great. i liked the rhino when it was painted good job

Thanks mate