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Post by dcrabb on Aug 13, 2015 22:30:31 GMT -5
I started an ork army this summer cause my grandson thought it would be cool to do some battles in an Armageddon theme. Since I don't plan on using the greenskins in official tournies I figured I could go with proxy vehicles to save a few dollars. Most of the models were around $25 including shipping on ebay but you can find some of them at Hobby Lobby for $20 (even less if you print up a 40% off one item coupon from their Website). Here is what I came up with using the model kits, some other random bits, some GW bits from various armies, a bit of plasticard and some Yankee ingenuity. In addition to these I am working on a couple of ork flyers using 1/48 scale WWII planes P-47 Thunderbolt Razorback and a US Navy TBM. Here's the whole parking lot - a battlewagon, looted wagon, two trucks, a buggie and a couple of Mek guns.  P1020676 by Doug Crabb, on Flickr  P1020677 by Doug Crabb, on Flickr The looted wagon is a 1/48 scale WWII German Tiger I tank  P1020681 by Doug Crabb, on Flickr  P1020682 by Doug Crabb, on Flickr The trucks are 1/35 scale WWII German Protze trucks, you can get them pulling an anti tank gun that you can turn into a Mek gun. I need to add some rivets to the armor panels on the trucks  P1020683 by Doug Crabb, on Flickr  P1020684 by Doug Crabb, on Flickr The buggy is the same model as the trucks but in 1/48 scale  P1020678 by Doug Crabb, on Flickr  P1020679 by Doug Crabb, on Flickr Finally here is the Battlewagon, it is based on an early WWII US Lee tank in 1/32 scale, if I do another one I will do it in 1/35 scale.  P1020686 by Doug Crabb, on Flickr  P1020688 by Doug Crabb, on Flickr |
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Post by Rolling Thunder on Aug 26, 2015 14:44:36 GMT -5
Turning a Mark IV into a Malcador is a rare pleasure.
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Post by emptyhat on Aug 26, 2015 16:11:16 GMT -5
I have the M3 Lee/Grant Academy kit bumming around right now. Not sure if I should build it straight, make it Imperial, or make it Orky.
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Post by that1guy on Aug 29, 2015 20:29:44 GMT -5
I can speak from personal experience that taking ork models out to a shooting range and pumping dozens of dozens of different calibre munitions through them. (mostly .22 but some bird shot/buck, 5.56mm & .38~.357) really brings out some sweet battle damage and in the end makes them super orky.
Now when I tell most Ork players that they should take their models out back and shoot them to kingdom come, they think I'm insulting their work, but in reality I'm just talking about orkifying these mutha lovers.
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Post by Kassill on Aug 30, 2015 9:24:16 GMT -5
Great targ-- err, models you have there!  Seriously though well done. |
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Post by dcrabb on Sept 1, 2015 21:18:32 GMT -5
Great targ-- err, models you have there! Seriously though well done. Thanks dude, waiting to play a game with the orks to see how they survive on the table, target or terror?? |
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Post by treadiculous on Oct 12, 2015 15:14:03 GMT -5
Zinge industries sell rivets by the hundred - i seriously recommend you invest as they make great detailing.
I love what you have got going so far, the trick is to keep going with textures and small bits.
There are various thickness's of plastic-card and I start with the thick stuff and work down to thin.
Also, card can be your friend - the corrugated stuff in between layers of cardboard boxes can be great; especially the fine stuff which comes on denser postal packages.
I always work with the intention to make it look 'bad-ass', if it feels 'like a tank with stuff stuck to it' then I need to re-design the idea or keep going with more bits until it satisfies me.
If you don't want to shoot your models then use a knife to cut grazes and drill holes into the plastic to mark richochette's and glancing hits.
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Post by emptyhat on Oct 12, 2015 16:01:58 GMT -5
Zinge industries sell rivets by the hundred - i seriously recommend you invest as they make great detailing. I love what you have got going so far, the trick is to keep going with textures and small bits. There are various thickness's of plastic-card and I start with the thick stuff and work down to thin. Also, card can be your friend - the corrugated stuff in between layers of cardboard boxes can be great; especially the fine stuff which comes on denser postal packages. I always work with the intention to make it look 'bad-ass', if it feels 'like a tank with stuff stuck to it' then I need to re-design the idea or keep going with more bits until it satisfies me. If you don't want to shoot your models then use a knife to cut grazes and drill holes into the plastic to mark richochette's and glancing hits. Can't you get free rivets from water filters? |
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Post by treadiculous on Oct 12, 2015 17:12:28 GMT -5
water filters?
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Post by emptyhat on Oct 12, 2015 19:16:05 GMT -5
Those things you put in jugs. To filter water. They're full of tiny balls and charcoal. |
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Post by treadiculous on Oct 13, 2015 4:09:13 GMT -5
what you mean those water filtering jugs have water filters in?
Since the water near me is fairly clean we don't have those, might I collect some of your ex-filter rivet supplies next time we meet?
Zinge industries rivets are hex shaped bolt heads, which look more orky than imperial half circle heads; either way they look good.
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Post by OConnell on Oct 13, 2015 15:51:38 GMT -5
Cool tanks! I've thought about using WWII or some other contemporary type tanks in lieu of the Leman Russ.
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Post by that1guy on Oct 14, 2015 20:17:53 GMT -5
Think of adding some barbed wire? Could use a good dose of grots poking their heads out of odd area's too.
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Post by dcrabb on Oct 18, 2015 9:29:40 GMT -5
Thanks for all the tips. These tanks have been tons of fun to build, trying to orkify them with just the right bits in just the right spot. Here are some pics with the base coat of paint started. I primed them black and started with a thinned down red to get this look. I think it looks rusty and old like an Ork tank should.
Also note the second battlewagon (1/35 scale WWII Lee tank) it is a bit smaller than it's brother. I think I'll call them, "da big booma" and "da wittle booma"
 P1020695 by Doug Crabb, on Flickr
 P1020694 by Doug Crabb, on Flickr
And just for a bit of a tease here's the beginnings of my Orky Air Force:
 P1020696 by Doug Crabb, on Flickr
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Post by emptyhat on Oct 18, 2015 10:44:46 GMT -5
I hope those planes are gonna get a lot orkier. The tanks look fantastic though.
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Post by dcrabb on Oct 18, 2015 20:27:34 GMT -5
I hope those planes are gonna get a lot orkier. The tanks look fantastic though. Tanks a lot, the planes are in the process of orkification. I need to check out the 'net for ideas on how to make them look as broken but still flyable as possible. |
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