My Space Orks army for Warhammer 40k has been in the works for a couple of editions now (and by that I mean stored away in a figure case). Largely built and with some undercoat and base colours on, only half a unit of Grotz and a few Goff Orks were completed. For reasons unknown but most likely linked to a disturbance in the Waaagh somewhere, I felt the urge to finish the moderately sized Gretchin mob this week.

There are more Grotz to paint in my collection, but my current army list just includes this small band as a filler. Combined with the Rogue Trader era mob I’ve got 30, nearly enough to start a revolution and split off into its own faction. I do own the Red Gobbo and always had my eye on some scrap tankettes, so the Runtherd better keep a close watch over this rabble.


Very nice! :-)
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Thanks, Gretchin are always fun to paint.
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Nice one – you can’t beat a few grots (although that runt herd may try…). I almost bought that runt herd when he was about to be discontinued but I was skint at the time so I held back and waited for the plastic one (which gave me more models for my money). Somewhat regret it though, he is a very cool model. I always enjoy a grot rebellion too – time to show those orks who’s boss!
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Cheers, that Runtherd had been sitting around half-painted since its original release. Time flies. I shudder to think of all the great models that have been discontinued without me realising. Better not dwell on it. I own the plastic Runtherd & Grotz set too, which are all nice as well. Maybe I should glue them together for a start…
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Looking good mate – I like that pale skin tone!
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Thanks, I didn’t like the flat green studio paint jobs at the time these were started and was already using Rotting Flesh on my zombies, so…
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Great work, such a lively green skin tone.
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Thank you, those wonderfully sculpted wicked faces work well with a strong contrast.
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These look great!
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Glad you enjoyed those little rascals.
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