Speed painting Ork Boyz

Introduction

This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on speed painting Ork Boyz for Warhammer 40000, enabling you to efficiently prepare numerous models for your battles. The techniques outlined will help you achieve vibrant results quickly, making it easier to field a large army without spending hours on each individual model.

Step 1: Prepare Your Workspace

• Gather your materials:
  • Paints: Black, Grey, Brown, Green, Yellow, Silver, Ivory/Bone, Black Wash, Brown Wash, and your chosen accent color (e.g., Purple).
  • Brushes: A variety of sizes including a large frayed brush and a fine detail brush.
  • Primer: Black primer and grey spray paint.
• Set up a clean, well-lit painting area.

Step 2: Prime and Base Coat the Models

• Prime the Models: Start with a black primer to create a solid base.
• Apply Grey Spray: Lightly spray with grey paint from above to enhance color vibrancy. This creates a pre-shading effect.

Step 3: Paint the Skin

• Thin Your Green Paint: Mix your green paint with a little water for better flow.
• Quick Application: Paint the face, neck, arms, fingers, and any exposed skin areas.
• Be Messy: Don’t worry about precision; speed is key. It’s okay to get green paint on the clothing.

Step 4: Paint the Clothing

• Use Brown Paint: Apply a thin layer of brown paint to the trousers and straps.
• Utilize a Frayed Brush: A bigger brush will help cover larger areas quickly.

Step 5: Paint Metallic Elements

• Silver Base Coat: Use silver paint for weapons, armor plates, and any shiny details. A larger brush can be used for speed.

Step 6: Add Clan Accent Color

• Select Your Color: Choose a clan-specific color (purple for sneaky, red for Evil Suns, etc.).
• Use a Fine Brush: Switch to a finer brush to paint clothing details and random elements.

Step 7: Tidy Up Edges

• Sharpen Borders: While the paint is still wet, use the finer brush to clean up and sharpen the edges between colors.

Step 8: Base Coating

• Base Coat the Base: Paint the base and boots black to match your chosen theme (e.g., ash waste rubble).
• Add Details: Optionally, paint small details like eyes, teeth, or nails with bone color.

Step 9: Dry Brush Technique

• Dusty Effect: Use a dry brush technique with bone-colored paint to lightly highlight raised details and create a dusty look.

Step 10: Apply Wash

• Mix a Wash: Combine equal parts of water, black shade, and brown wash.
• Apply Generously: Use a large brush to apply the wash over the model.
• Control Excess: If the wash pools, dry your brush and touch the area to draw it away.

Step 11: Final Touches

• Reinforce Green: Use the green paint to touch up areas where the dry brush may have lightened the skin.
• Highlight Skin: Mix a small amount of yellow with green for highlights on prominent skin areas.
• Detail Work: Use bone color for teeth and nails, and silver for metallic highlights.

Conclusion

In just about 30 minutes per model, you've created a visually appealing Ork Boy that is ready for the tabletop. By following these steps, you can efficiently paint multiple models in one session, making your army ready for battle in no time. For more advanced techniques or additional tutorials, consider subscribing to channels dedicated to painting and miniature customization. Happy painting!