Posts Tagged ‘Orks’

Where most Orks wage war with choppa and hakka, some are gifted with the ability to wield psychic abilities, acting as focal points for all the Waaagh! energy generated by their comrades. A fairly simple conversion, this model has a lot of character and is a joy to paint. I really like this models pose,…

The unique cavalry of the Beast Snaggas are the Squighog Boyz. Rather than the smoke belching bikes of the rest of their kind, the Beastsnaggas ride to war on cavalry sized Squigs, a fantastic addition to the new Ork range. I’m not a huge fan of this new breed of Squigs, but I like almost…

The leader of the Beast Snaggas is, of course, the Beastboss. Armed with a Beastclaw and massive Choppa, they lead their mob from the front, smashing aside any brave enough to stand against them. Just like the Beast Boyz I showcased last week, this model was done in the same cel-shadded/Borderlands inspired style, which proved…

The second character of the Ork commission, Zodgrod is quite the strange Ork. Not only are his methods of leading Gretchin into battle an oddity among the Orks, visually he is quite distinct. Hunched over, appearing gaunt and almost malnourished, he’s a striking figure among the Greenskins. A character not seen since the 2nd edition…

Accompanying the Beast Snagga Orks is a small horde of Gretchin. Armed with a variety of oversized weapons, these little greenskins might not be strong or brave on their own, but in greater numbers they can pose a threat. I like the ragtag feel of these little guys. They have a nice variety of weapons…

The first models I completed for a Ork commission are 10 Boyz of the Beast Snagga variety. The first thing you’ll probably notice is the style in which I painted them, which was very much inspired by Borderlands as per the clients request. I was a little hesitant at first, but owning Borderlands 2 and…