Cheetor's Orks: Kommando Kill Team 16/10/18

[cheetor]

I like the way you have done the Yoofs.

Thanks!  The modern heads are just a fraction too big for the old GoMo bodies really.  That said, they do make the yoofs look a bit goofy, gawky and oddly proportioned, just like a human adolescent in other words, which suits me fine.

I remember I was trying to assemble Gorkamorka band some time ago and was really pi$$ed because of different size of models in WFB, GM and 40K...

The ork range was in flux when GoMo was released.  That game heralded the look that the orks have had for over a decade now.
There is a lot of variation in the range if you plan to use older parts. 

That said, this mob will be going toe to toe with Rogue Trader era orks, 2nd ed orks and 3rd ed orks this weekend.  Mixing the figures in the same mob can look a bit odd, but I kind of enjoy the variation from mob to mob.

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

[Ramshackle_Curtis]

Gorka Morka is a bit of a stupid game though. There is no logic and its nowhere near as deep as Necromunda. That said, I did have quite a laugh playing it a few months back...

[General Roos]

Great paintjob cheetor.

Gorka Morka is a bit of a stupid game though. There is no logic and its nowhere near as deep as Necromunda.

Yes. Gorka Morka is a stupid game but great fun to play.   
 

[cheetor]

Gorka Morka is a bit of a stupid game though. There is no logic and its nowhere near as deep as Necromunda. That said, I did have quite a laugh playing it a few months back...

...and...

Yes. Gorka Morka is a stupid game but great fun to play.   

Agreed, on all counts.  We played a game last night and it was stupid fun.  The Gorkamorka projct was mainly just a context to get aid a miniature painting and converting project and to keep one of my group who tends to be obsessed with orks happy.  The system itself is secondary.  Once we tire of that we will play other games using the same figures.

Thanks for the feedback!

[rob_the_robgoblin]

I wish my group actively wanted to play GoMo, I have tonnes of orks from all periods of 40k...
I'm sorry, but the goofy heads don't do it for me, however, they do suit the nature of the game!

[Cosmotiger]

Current Ork heads on the Gorkamorka bodies is a good idea.  I've never cared for the plastic Gorkamorka heads...very bland.

[cheetor]

I wish my group actively wanted to play GoMo, I have tonnes of orks from all periods of 40k...

Thats precisely why I shepherded my group into trying it: we have loads of orks from various eras so we already have everything that we need.  That way we could still play even if some of the group couldnt get around to getting some stuff ready specifically for it.

I used the deadline as an opportunity to get a good few orks painted in addition to some suitable terrain.  It has been quite a productive project for me

I'm sorry, but the goofy heads don't do it for me, however, they do suit the nature of the game!

...and...

Current Ork heads on the Gorkamorka bodies is a good idea.  I've never cared for the plastic Gorkamorka heads...very bland.

Horses for courses   I found the big caricatured ork heads to be great fun to paint.  Some of the most enjoyable things that I have painted for years actually.

Speaking of painting, here is the latest batch.  Nothing very special, but fun all the same:



A Nob and a Boy with a Kannon from Ramshackle.

All of the Nobs heads and necks are magnetised.  I have equipped each of the NObs differently so that I can attach my favoured leaders head to whatever body is armed the most appropriately as he gains skills.




I have some more cyborks and other bits and pieces in the pipeline.  When I get finished I should have ~45 orks painted to an alright gaming standard, which is a satisfying medium sized project for me.

[MajorTalon]

Really interesting. I wish I was able to fight against them on the tabletop.

[DeafNala]

There is just something that is SO appealing about Orks with Machine Guns. VERY WELL DONE!

[Pil]

Very cool work and respect for magnetising all those bits! In the past I always chopped up my painted models and adjusted them whenever they got bionik bits. I had lots of fun doing it though! 

[cheetor]

So, after two and a half years I am back painting greenskins from space. 

The primary driver for this is the pile of Deadzone Marauders that I have been working on recently, but I have also been simultaneously working on ork models from other manufacturers.  I decided to rename the thread so that I can put the whole lot here regardless of source.  They will all be painted in the same palette anyway.

Tastes will differ regarding the different sculpts (and the bursting-into-song pose of the Ripper suits is not really what I was looking for either, but whatever).  Nonetheless, I am content to unify the various different miniature styles with a coherent paint scheme under the "Bigdogz" banner. 

First a pair of "Ripper suits":




Next a pair of Commandos:



Finally for now, an old GorkaMorka Nazgrub Wurrzag - Scrap Prospector mini.  I have had the figure for years and it was great to get it painted.  I really enjoyed painting the Paul Bonner-esque, bark like facial texture.



My Deadzone blog post is here and the Nazgrub one is here.  Comments and criticisms all gratefully received as usual.

[Dr. The Viking]

Brilliant greens!

[rob_the_robgoblin]

I've been after one of those Nazgrub miniatures for years...

One day!!!

Lovely painting. 

[FramFramson]

That Nazgrub! 

[cheetor]

Thanks for the feedback guys

I've been after one of those Nazgrub miniatures for years...

Its a nice figure.  You should try to get your hands on one Rob, its very nicely sculpted.  I found it to be one of those figures that almost paints itself, if you know what I mean.  Lovely and crisp.