After this strange Summer break, let's go back to some classics! Orks, for example!
I had a couple of Mekboyz (graceful donation by Iain from Caveadsum 1471) pending, and I also recovered this other ooold one I painted long years ago, when the Earth was young.
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The Three Amigos
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So you see, three Mekboyz walk into a Gargant.
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First one says "She needs moar flama"...
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...so he adds a giant flamer.
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The second one says "Oh, but she needs moar dakka and kutta"...
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...so he adds a giant saw and some real big guns.
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The third one says "Bah, she needs moar punchy stuff"...
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....then he adds giant steam-powered maces and some dreadful engines.
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They peacefully sit and contemplate their work. Then one says...
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"Hum, boyz, we don't even have a Gargant ta stick all dis stuff on"
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Well, yes, I know, I have to learn to tell jokes.
Anyway, now I have some Mekaniaks, which are essential for any Warboss with some self-respect. Now I can think of adding weird vehicles and guns.
But I think I may do some different stuff before. Beware, a new project is coming...
Excellent Mekboys Suber, very old school, great gift from Iain, and you've put them to good use. Look forward to seeing what they create for your mob, and what this new project is, a Mega Gargant maybe ! LOL
ReplyDeleteThank you!! Gasp, I think I have my share of Gargants completely full for now!! :D
DeleteHoly Gork! That's classics looking amazing mate!
ReplyDeleteThank you! They'll do their part!
DeleteOrks with very cool uniforms and gear and a really ... Orkish sense of humor!
ReplyDeleteForgive our utter ignorance of 40K miniatures, but what are the discs each mekboy has on his back? A shield, a badge? Is it integral or is it a plastic addition?
Thanks! :D Oh, those discs are part of the minis, I think that every Ork fig ever has one. They started sculpting them back in the old days and I believe they still are part of modern Orks.
DeleteIit's a place to put identification badges. Clan marks or whatever. For example, for the Mekboyz the most common icon is some kind of wrench (That's what I attempted to do!), so it serves to ID the kind of troop or charactger withinthe army :)
Awesome work on the Orks! The Mekk with the flamer is one of the best classic Orky sculpts and you've really done it justice!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Right, that mini has always been among my favourites of all times, glad you like it! :D
DeleteGreat work! I really like these models. They've got loads of character, and you've done a good job on them!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I don't think I have an use for all of them within my Ork army, but I don't paint to play, so I'm cool with it!
DeleteLovely work, Suber!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Orks are always an enjoyable thing to paint, aren't they? These ones have loads of charm, it was a pleasure!
DeleteI always love your Orks Suber! This trio is so full of character, from their skin tones to the outfits. Those individual back glyphs are fantastic! Can't wait to see what this next project is.
ReplyDeleteThank you! You can see I'm trying a different approach from the usual, so I'm enjoying the challenge!
DeleteThe next project... Hmmm... I only dare to say that is something totally new. I will have to create a new label for the post...
I don't think I can have anything ready to show within the week :( but I'm working hard on it!
How nice to see them painted up, don't you need crew for your Gargant? Maybe when it's damaged and they have to abandon ship? Splendid painting as always!
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Thank you! (for so many things!) Yes, haha, I believe the Gargant will always be in need of crew!! You can never have enough Meks!!
DeleteSuch clash of colors may not work for other minis but for orks they are sometimes almost the perfect color scheme. Great painting Suber!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I think that's the key here; the paintjob may not be a big thing, but if you pick colours that suit the minis, you have half of the work done :)
Deleteno se que tienen esos orkos viejunos que tanto me gustan :)
ReplyDeleteEs que enamoran sólo con verlos :D
DeleteSuber, you've really captured that orky feeling: colourful and grimey at the same time. I am going to be tackling some Rogue Trader orks in the near future, and these guys will be the first on my list when I start looking for inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! I've found that changing the skin colour from the ubiquitous classic green to this kind of variety allows me quite a lot of chromatic freedom for the clothes and stuff, and I think it's nice to be able to do some different on these minis :)
DeleteCon esos Mekanikoz, no sé si augurarle una larga vida a tu Megagargante, o un rápido camino hacia la chatarrería. Sea como sea, las minis me encantan y has hecho un gran trabajo, en la línea del que realizaste con el Megagargante. Me alegro que retomes los pinceles, tras el obligado paronazo.
ReplyDeleteTal cual, con esta gente nunca sabes si vas a arrasar al enemigo o te van a reventar tus propias armas en el turno 1 :D
DeletePinto por mero placer, así que llevo cero presión, seguiré pintando Orkos según vayan saliendo de la caja...
Classic paintjobs on classic sculpts. My fav era of orky 40k, so much fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I really cannot stand the modern looking of the Orks, with all those spikes, rough edges and junker-vibe, you know. These were so enjoyable!
DeleteLovely work & I agree with you those RT orks have a certain vibe.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing....
btw ... do you know you can stain wood with used teabags? Much cheaper than agrax earthshade for sure ;)
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Used... teabags. Oh, my! I had'n thought of that!! That's pure genius! I'm not doing another ship to test that, but for sure I've noted it down!! Thank you!
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