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This is the Forgeworld Grot Bomb Launcha from their Display Cabinets at GamesDay 2005.
What I find quite revealing about the model (and it is a display model) is that this is a conversion, the Wartrakk’s tracks have been replaced by wheels and the driver has had its top half replaced by an Ork Boyz model. These extra parts are not included in the Forgeworld kit, but I would have thought a display model should be as you get it and not with added bitz…
This was a Dambusters style game with Ork flyers (including a converted C-130 Hercules) attempting to destroy an Imperial dam which was being defended by Praetorian (British style helmet) Imperial Guard.
It looked like a fun game, excellent scenery and well painted models, see more pictures soon.
I often paint my miniatures to what I call a gaming standard (okay to put on the table) and then add detail later (sometimes much later).
I decided it was high time that I added some detailing to my Killa Kans, as they looked a little plain, especially in the missile department. The Rokkits were painted white, then red and then given a wash on ink to gloss them up slightly.
In the main I will be adding some copper and bronze to various metal parts and adding some more Ork glyphs.
Only the Boar Boyz left…
Photo from a recent game…
…which saw my orks decimated by Simon’s Imperial Guard.
These are some of my new Epic painted vehicles on patrol.
Even though they are painted in desert colours I think they look quite good on the grassy terrain.
Just really need to do the bases on these two Ork Boyz.
They both use parts from the Orc Warriors sprue.
Here is a group shot of my desert style Ork vehicles.
There are a real mix of old and new models, metal and resin.
As you can see I have followed *fashion* and I have based the miniatures which has its advantages and disadvantages.
I have since photographing these got some more brown paints from GW so I can continue the brown theme but maintain a distinctness between the vehicles.
Though the last picture was of them in a green and pleasant land, here are my Lungbursta in their desert environment which really shows off their desert camouflage.
They still need a few finishing touches.
Though not quite finished, here is one of my Bowelburnaz which after its base coat has had a wash of Chestnut Ink, Scorched Brown and water.
Though not quite finished, here are my Lungburstaz which after their base coat have had a wash of Chestnut Ink, Scorched Brown and water.
One of the things about these older models is that they are made with a softer metal, which though great for conversions is susceptible to knocks and even just pressure. I caused a few mishaps with mine when I was getting them off the wood stick I had glued them to.
I do like the Lungbursta model and I am pleased to see you can still get it.