I will always think of then as Gretchin, because that is how I knew the gits back in second edition. Back then they only had one model that I look back on with rose tinted mek goggles. Even if I have memories of standing one of the little gits and it puncturing the skin.
These days it seems to be all about Grots though and I got these crazy cheap. Plus as Greggle’s said to me “once you get to 30, you have the basis for all the batalions.” Alas he also warned me of the dangers of painting 60 of them. Still I thought to myself it won’t be so bad will it?
Well I figured I would only need the one Runtherd, but I had to equip him with the squig hound. Not due to any rules reasons, just because the model is fantastic. Look at it above just trying to taste that Gretchin.
As is my standard approach for Orks I went with a grey undercoat. Just like my previous Ork Boyz. With Orks not have a single primary colour it just makes sense to me. It is easy to paint over, into light or dark colours.
Really liking these models, some wonderful poses if rather fixed. Plus comically over sized pistols! What is not to love.
I kept the same bright look to the Runtherd as I have to my other Orks. No point in trying to go drab and serious now. I am fond of how he came out in the end. Won’t win any awards but he will keep the Gretchin from running off if something looks at them funny.
See? I am not dead. Apologies for the lack of content on the site recently, work has been rather hectic.