Author: Felix

Revisiting Another Ork Trukk

Trukks are designed to transport mobs of choppa-wielding Boyz into combat as quickly as possible.  The original Ork Trukk model was designed for Gorkamorka, and then became part of Warhammer 40K with Codex Orks. It was really way too small and needed to be updated, and updated it was back in January 2008 with the release of the new Ork Trukk.

I revisited another of my Ork Trukks in an earlier blog post.

The model was constructed as per the instructions, Generally I try and build as much of the model as possible to avoid having to glue painted parts together.

The chassis and wheels were the first parts I stuck together. As I had got the Forge World Ork Halftrakk I had some spare wheels, so rather than use the mix that is provided, I doubled up the wheels using the “squarer” wheels. This should give my Trukks a more diverse look.

The chassis was painted black and the flatbed was given a brown spray.

I am keeping the back of this truck quite clear of boarding ramps and armour as it will be a mobile weapons platform.

See how I made the Trukk.

 

Revisiting the Ork Trukk

Trukks are designed to transport mobs of choppa-wielding Boyz into combat as quickly as possible.  The original Ork Trukk model was designed for Gorkamorka, and then became part of Warhammer 40K with Codex Orks. It was really way too small and needed to be updated, and updated it was back in January 2008 with the release of the new Ork Trukk.

The model was constructed as per the instructions, Generally I try and build as much of the model as possible to avoid having to glue painted parts together.

The chassis was painted black and the flatbed was given a green spray.

The flatbed has the side armour and broading ramps.

I gave the flatbed a wash, however I actually ran out of wash before I managed to finish it.

I need to finish off the shading of the flatbed.

See how I made the Trukk.

Ork Warbiker

Ork Warbikes are ramshackle devices created from as many parts as possible, designed and maintained by the Mekboyz to fulfill two important Ork urges: to move as fast as possible and to make as much noise while doing so.

This model is an original Ork Warbike from Gorkamorka, so has a fair few of metal parts. After sticking the model together I gave it a white undercoat. I then painted the metal parts black.

I then used Tinbitz on the tracks.

In storage the bike has lost it’s totem and the driver is now in bits (again).

 

Forgeworld Ork Aircraft Traktor

The Ork Aircraft Traktor is used to taxi Ork aircraft in position to launch, where it takes off discarding the launch trolley. the Aircraft Traktor also recovers landed Ork aircraft for refueling.

One of the gifts I got for a birthday many years ago was the Forgeworld Ork Aircraft Traktor and Launch Trolley.

One of the reasons I asked for it was not just because I have an Ork Fighter Bommer on the workbench but also as on the Forgeworld website it said: Be warned, stock of this model is starting to run low!

Then they stopped selling it.

The model consists of the plastic Wartrakk and some resin pieces.

I have nearly finished painting it, so decided it was time I did finish painting it.

I gave the model a black undercoat. I followed this with a drybrush of Tin Bitz. I then gave the model a heavy drybrush of Boltgun Metal. I then added a lot of rust using Chestnut Ink mixed with some Blazing Orange to remove the gloss from the ink.

I touched up the motorcycle fuel tank with some white paint.

This is quite a rare model.

Another Ork Wartrakk back on the workbench

Wartrakks are Ork tracked vehicles that are modified off the versatile warbuggy design by Mekboyz. Essentially a Warbuggy mounted upon a sturdy track unit, a Wartrakk sacrifices its speed for the ability to traverse rough terrain such as a ruined city and deliver heavier firepower. Wartrakks wield either a twin-linked Big Shoota or Rokkit Launcha.

This model was originally designed for Gorkamorka, and then became part of Warhammer 40K with Codex Orks.

I have a few of these models and after deciding to finish off my Grot Bomb Launcha models, I thought I would also finish these as well. I posted about the Wartrakk I made with alternative tracks.

On this Watrakk I used some of the Ork glyphs from Forgeworld. I would have preferred if the glyphs were cast in a similar vein to the Inquisitor purity seals, but they’re not, they have quite a thick backing sheet.

I gave the bodywork and the fuel tank a base coat of Desert Yellow. The model was then given a wash consisting of Chestnut Ink, Scorched Brown paint (which helps remove the gloss of the ink) and some water to thin the wash down.

I did someweathering and more detailing on the Wartrakk. This included scratch marks, rust, flaking paint. It also included painting in the straps and the headlights.

I have to find and paint the crew models.

See the workbench feature on this Ork Wartrakk.

Ork Wartrakk back on the workbench

Wartrakks are Ork tracked vehicles that are modified off the versatile warbuggy design by Mekboyz. Essentially a Warbuggy mounted upon a sturdy track unit, a Wartrakk sacrifices its speed for the ability to traverse rough terrain such as a ruined city and deliver heavier firepower. Wartrakks wield either a twin-linked Big Shoota or Rokkit Launcha.

This model was originally designed for Gorkamorka, and then became part of Warhammer 40K with Codex Orks.

I have a few of these models and after deciding to finish off my Grot Bomb Launcha models, I thought I would also finish these as well.

Rather than use the supplied tracks I wanted to do something different which would make the Wartrakk look different to the others in my army. Using some old Imperial wheels and tracks (which I got in a Gorkamorka Gubbinz bag and had already glued together) I cobbled two tracks using three wheels. The tracks were a bit rubbish as they were broken as I broke them from the original scratchbuild tracks for a model that I really never started.

I added some rivets to the frontal armour plate, and other parts of the Wartrakk, as well as some additional armour plates. I also used the searchlight from the Chaos Vehicle sprue.

This model was painted with Vomit Brown and then given a wash consisting of Chestnut Ink, Scorched Brown paint (which helps remove the gloss of the ink) and some water to thin the wash down.

I have to find and paint the crew models.

See the workbench feature on this Ork Wartrakk.

Plastic Land Raider Proteus available to pre-order

The new plastic Land Raider Proteus is available to pre-order today

I do like this model and I am seriously considering getting one to go with my Deimos-pattern Rhino. It is £52.50, though your FLGS may be selling it at a discount.

We are now returning full circle to the original plastic Land Raider model which was released in 1988, well close enough.

Launcha for the Grot Bomb Launcha

The Forgeworld Grot Bomb Launcha is probably one of my all time favourite models.  I have three of these, one is finished, the other two are a work in progress.

I found the chassis of one in of the boxes with my Land Raiders. Having painted the chassis with a spray of Citadel Zandri Dust. I painted the exhausts and the rear deck with Leadbelcher. I then gave the model a wash using Citadel Shade Agrax Earthshade. I drybrushed the model. I gave the tracks a heavy drybrush of Gorthor Brown, followed by a lighter drybrush of Leadbelcher.

The launcher system (launcha) was already painted black and drybrushed with a metallic paint. Though I think this one was from my other Grot Bomb Launcha.

I touched up the white paint on the Grot Bomb pilot to later paint with green flesh tones.

I also need to paint the driver. Well I also need to find the driver as well.

Still some work to do.

See the workbench feature on the Grot Bomb Launcha.

Alvis Salamander

The Alvis Salamander is a six-wheel drive airport crash tender with off-road capabilities, developed in 1956. This one was on display at RAF London.

It shares the same common Alvis six-wheel-drive chassis and other components with the FV 601 Saladin armoured car and FV 603 Saracen armoured personnel carrier. In turn it led to the FV 620 Stalwart load carrier which was derived from the Salamander.