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Contrasting the Space Marine Dreadnought

This Space Marine Dreadnought was one of the models included the Assault on Black Reach boxed set. The Warhammer 40,000 Assault on Black Reach was 5th edition’s “boxed game” or “starter set”.

Having constructed the model I then put it away for a while…

I got the model out of storage and decided I would paint this up as an Imperial Fists Dreadnought to accompany my new Deimos-pattern Rhino.

I gave it a white undercoat using White Scar spray.

The next stage was the base coat and I did consider to either use a yellow spray, or to use the new Imperial Fist contrast paint.

In the end I went with the new Imperial Fist contrast paint and I was quite pleased with the end result.

I think for the next stage I will now shade some of the mechanics of the Dreadnought.

Looking again at my Grey Knights Dreadnought

I have had a Mark IV Forge World Grey Knights Dreadnought on my workbench for a while.

After getting some weapon arms for the model. I gave the main model a black undercoat and started base coating with a metallic paint. The weapons I had given a white undercoat.

Getting it out from storage, I decided to almost start again and gave the model a base spray of Leadbelcher. I sprayed the arms separately.

I then attached the weapon arms.

Next stages will be washing and highlighting.

See the full workbench feature on my Grey Knights Dreadnought.

Legiones Astartes Imperial Fists

Having painted my Deimos-pattern Rhino in Imperial Fists colours, decided that I would probably need some Space Marines as well. As it happens I have some Space Marines from the various Warhammer 40k boxed sets I have bought over the years.

The plan was to try out some paint schemes.

They are relatively easy to put together.

The first attempt was not successful.

I had given the model a white undercoat and then a yellow spray, but the spray was too heavy. Still I tried a wash and then realised I would need to start again…

So onto the next model.

I gave the model a white undercoat using a White Scar spray.

I then base coated the model using the new Imperial Fist contrast paint.

I think the next stage will be detailing the weaponry and other non-yellow parts of the model. Though probably a drybrush first, perhaps.

Ork Warboss

This Ork Warboss was one of the models included the Assault on Black Reach boxed set. The Warhammer 40,000 Assault on Black Reach was 5th edition’s “boxed game” or “starter set”.

There are very few parts and the clip nature of the kit means it went together very easily.

The original plan was an undercoat, and I was pretty sure I would go with my traditional black for Orks.

Having constructed the model I then put it away for a while.

Now having got it out again, I am thinking that I may go with a white undercoat and then use contrast paints for the model.

Space Marine Dreadnought

A Dreadnought is piloted by a mighty warrior who has been saved from death by his internment within its armoured sarcophagus. In this way the warrior can continue to vanquish the foes of the Emperor for many centuries, or even millennia.

Spearheading the assaults of the Space Marines, Dreadnoughts are feared by all foes of the Imperium. On the battlefield they are death incarnate, with powerful weapons blasting their foes and lethal close combat weaponry crackling with deadly energies. There are few opponents in the galaxy who can stand against such armoured savagery.

Having constructed the model I then put it away for a while…

I got the model out of storage and decided I would paint this up as an Imperial Fists Dreadnought to accompany my new Deimos-pattern Rhino.

I gave it a white undercoat using White Scar spray.

The next stage is either a yellow spray, or to use the new Imperial Fist contrast paint.

Plastic Ork Deffkoptaz

Within the Warhammer 40K 5th edition boxed set are three very nice Ork Deffkoptaz.

They don’t look like they should be able to fly, but remember these are Orkish, if Orks believe that they will fly, then they will fly!

Thinking about how to paint these. Not sure if I should go with a black undercoat or a white undercoat. Thinking that possibly a white undercoat and then use contrast paints for the main part of the model.

Ork Trukk with Enclosed Cab

Designed by Will Hayes and Phil Stutcinskas. (a hybrid resin and plastic model using the Ork Trukk kit). —The model makes for a great alternative for your Trukk fleet as well as an excellent base for your own conversions. Its enclosed cab can also be used to represent the Armour Plates upgrade on a trukk.

This Trukk model also includes a folding platform at the rear. This in my opinion is much better than the plastic platform included with the plastic kit.

I made my with the sides fixed in the upright position.

The chassis was constructed as per the instructions, though like my other Trukk as I had spare wheels I gave the model all rounded wheels rather than the mix that comes as standard with the kit.

The next step will be a white undercoat.

Going back to the Ork Halftrakk

January 2008 saw the release of the new Ork Trukk. I had expected to see some Forge World conversion kits relatively quickly, however though we saw the Flakk Wagon at GamesDay 2008, it wasn’t until July 2009 that we saw the first actual Forge World variant Ork Trukk kit, the Ork Half Trakk.

This has a considerable amount of resin for the tracks, new front wheels and a new engine.

I had very little warpage with this model, but I did have a shrinkage probem with the tracks, which I fixed with plastic rod.

The chassis was then given a black undercoat using spray paint. I then drybrushed the whole chassis with Tin Bitz. The flatbed was sprayed with a Humbrol brown paint. I then gave it a wash of Devlan Mud. I added some more washes to the body of the Half Trakk using Devlan Brown and Badab Black.

The engine needs work and the whole thing also needs more weathering.

Then there is the main weapon and the krew.

Ork Halftrakk on the workbench.

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

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.