Grumpy Old Orc

Now this is an Ork, an Ork with a capital Ork. He spoke right to my inner orc, I just had to have him. Oh boy did I ever know that he was going to be dead hard to paint but I wanted him, so, there was nothing for it I had to face the challenge, I had to paint him.

Now you hardly need me to tell you that painting is not my forte. But, it makes my heart sing to put a painted army on the table. They are not going to win any prizes but I don’t care. These guys are imbued with the character I have bestowed upon them, and that is good enough for me.

So the Gutsmek challenge. How to paint this little beggar. Well, one of my favourite painting sites on YouTube is Mediocre Hobbies. This guy has given me such useful tips on many an occasion and led to many a painted orc/k who otherwise would have remained grey. Anyway, back to case in hand, Gutsmek. The problem with him was the bike itself that whole engine saga. Well Mediocre Hobbies fixed it, his rust solution is absolutely brilliant. Go over there, watch his Gutsmek video and paint up a huge Speed Freak Waaagh!

Now this is a side of Gutsmek you dont get to see very often. I love the little gretchin, “Fixit” I call him and of course so does Gutsmek. It is a great model and lovely to paint. It made me feel better after painting Yarrik and passed a bit more time while waiting for the release of Armageddon.. I’m not doing too badly at working through these guys.