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Finished the first two Russ's. I still have to come up with a color for the plasma coils, maybe some squadron markings, but you get the idea.

I got a pretty healthy supply drop. A new hydra, 2 Leman Russ, and a Catachan Battleforce. Also have some sniper bits. Going to make 3 snipers and 3 spotters. They can "count as" ratlings. The actual models creep me out. Also decided to do all vet squads. I always build the same boring army so this one will be different. Also way low on infantry, I figure this one will be 75-80. I usually do well over 100.

Also I decided I am unhappy with the Orks. I'm trying something outside the box. Still trying to work out how to paint the Orks themselves. Will do some weathering and such. But for now here it is. Any opinions would be appreciated.

I liked what you had before better.

It’s a little too close to your guard. As they are being done in tandem as opposing forces, I’d like to see a more striking distinction between them. If you darken them up a bit, or just weather the tar out of them, it might work to make them stand apart better.

Right now, not a whole lot about that paint job says “Ork” to me. While well executed, it lacks that certain panache that the greenskins apply to their work. It looks like an imperial paintjob on on ork vehicle.

Those catachans are amazing! Wish I could paint flesh that well. Or fabric. Or paint at all. Keep up the good work!

I agree with Nev, you want something dark and that contrasts with the Catachans. It does look good, but not enough contrast with the IG.

@Upstanding Stallion- Thanks man, it's just practice and lots of simple green.

@Nevlon and Paradigm- I see your point gents. I was hoping for a regimented Blood Axe Ork army. So you need camo and unusual schemes. This doesn't quite cut it, does look too hummie. Back to the drawing board. Although if I go Goff Nlack it needs some more work I think. Anyway, thanks for the input.

What you could do is use what you have as a base, and put a pattern like you had on with a dark green. This will give you the camo, but keep things different.

Just a thought...

Really nice bases. I really like the colour of the light green you've used in your models.

Ok, how about Deathskulls. I played around with those new technical paints too. The rust and grime ones.

Also thanks Xenon, glad you like the Catachans.

Looks good to me. Nice and Orky, noticeably contrasting with the IG, and well-executed.

Thanks man, Im getting to it! The Deathskulls are a go!

Well deathskullz are always an excellent scheme. The guard are perfect fab. I enjoy that kan alot.

Thanks panda. Hoping to have the Kans finished this weekend. Ditto the first mob. Here are the test guys. Pretty happy with them. The brownish mess on the base is supposed to be ash. Not sure if I will keep the ash. The gray looked pretty good on its own. Here's hoping the pic works. Posting from my phone.

They look really good. The only thing that came to mind when I looked at them were the very clean Choppas. In my humble opinion they should be rusty or have some wear on them. Otherwise, great test figs.

Excellent orks. The ash on the bases doesnt really work for me either. Perhaps use junk tank bits?

@Dinamarth- Hey man, thanks for taking a look. I considered dirtying up the weapons but I figure Orks would at least take care of those.

@Panda- thanks man. I agree, the ash idea didn't work out.

So the first mob is finished. I'll do some better pics once I get them based. In the meantime, back to Catachans.

Nice Orks. WAAAAAGH!

An excellent waghh you have there. Missing some basing, but good quality in the end.

Dos Orks look lik dey wuz made ta fight, an win!

And I think you meant the Grots would at least take care of the weapons! lol

Thanks gents, I appreciate the comments.

So I finished the Missile Launcher squad and platoon command squad. Gave those guys Flamers in case something needs burning. I decided to stick with the platoon idea instead of all vets. I have too many heavy weapons not to take advantage. As far as I'm concerned, the platoon is just there so I can field as many as possible. Looking at 5 missile launchers, 3 Autocannon and 3 Lascannon so far. I'll post better pics when they are based.

Excellent flesh on the catachans. I like their boots a lot for some reason.

 cormadepanda wrote:
Excellent flesh on the catachans. I like their boots a lot for some reason.

I agree with you, the flesh looks good. I like them!

Man I love Catachans, especially Straken... he's like Chuck Norris.

Thats a good sized mod of orks you've got going, I have always been a fan of kans.

Good to hear therre is going to be a platoon of catachans to ogle

looking great so far

@panda- thanks man. I wanted the boots to look like that rich brown leather you see on the WW2 guys.

@Dinamarth- actually, Straken will be in this army. He is pretty cool.

@noodles- Thanks noodles, I have a pile of Ork stuff waiting patiently behind the catachans. As patiently as orks can wait at any rate.

So, almost done with the last of the catachans. The weapon squads can switch out auto cannon or las cannon. Soon it's gonna be all tanks all the time.

Looking good! Nice to hear Straken will be included too. Ever thought of adding an Ogryn retinue for him? Their new models look fun and they'd tie in with the look of the Catachans pretty well.

What's your plan with the Orks? What do you have hiding in your Mekshop?!

Not sure if I am doing Ogryns. They would come in useful for close combat. I am doing Taurox instead of Chimera. Don't really care for the model but I've done about 50 chimera so far and would enjoy doing a new kit.

As for the mek shop I have a jet, 2 battle wagons, and 10 nobz waiting for some attention. Oh yeah, and a Stompa. Good times.

In the meantime, Catachan bodies are done. Time to work out the weapons.

So I decided to go with the Wyvern. I think the model looks good, but it's kinda flimsy. I haven't attached the crew yet because I need to catachanise them somehow. As for the infantry I am pretty close to completing the platoon. Once that happens ill base them all and post some proper pictures.

The Wyvern looks pretty cool. I can't recall the rules on it but it's probably good against light infantry?

Yeah, that's what I've been reading in the forums. Of course, you know I don't know how to play so I guess they are right. I may have a way to exchange the weapons and have this guy also be a Hydra. I haven't actually worked on him, been finishing the infantry.

Looks good, you're really made those Catachans work.

Out of interest, why don't you play the game? Don't have the time, or does it just not interest you?