I have a big game coming up in the 19th of November with my pal Keith sooooo I am going to try my best to get the rest of the terrain painted for New OrkLeans (my huge fort/town).
Before I get stuck in though, I knew I needed a palette cleanser and after all that painting in Orktober I also knew I needed to build something.
I acquired the Speed Freeks box all the way back in 2018 and then not long later when the individual vehicles were released I made sure I got my grubby little hands on those too.
For this build I did something I very, VERY rarely do and that was to go by the instructions. Why no conversions? Well quite simply I just love this vehicle exactly the way it is. It’s a fantastic design and it encapsulates what Orks are all about, pure insanity.
I have a tendency to get distracted when I have to read instructions and today was no different. Just look at that view!
The good thing was this vehicle came on one sprue. That’s right just one sprue so, despite my undiagnosed ADHD I was able to stay focused long enough to complete the build.
The keen eyed among you will notice the roll bar over the driver is missing, that’s because the driver isn’t glued down and none of the other Orks and Grots are either. With this build I also did something else I never do (or forget to do) sub-assembly! So I’ll be painting all the minis separately before sticking them down and then glueing in place the roll bar.
It was fun building this little thing and I look forward to getting stuck in to more down the track but for now it’s back to painting!
Cheers
IRO
IRO aka Imperial Rebel Ork 
Well that was unexpected Luke, I think that’s a first I’ve seen from you, a stock built model ! LOL It is a cool model, and can understand having the crew separate for painting making it easier to get to all those nooks and crannies.
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Hehe I guess there’s a first time for everything hehe.
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A very characterful ork vehicle for sure, I look forward to the painting updates!
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Cheers Dave. Hopefully I’ll get some paint on this one before the year is out
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Have to agree, looks great the way it is. Should be fun to paint. 🙂
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Yeah it’s pretty cool.
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I know just what you mean about the new ork vehicle kits – I really rate them too. Part of me wants to buy them all and just build each one, straight out of the box, because they’re all bang on. Part of me wants to buy them all and kitbash them all together. Of course really I’d like to do both but can’t afford to do either! Cracking view out the window too old son!
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New? Four years old mate haha. Yeah they’re very cool. One day I’d like to get them all again and convert them haha. Crazy how our minds work eh?
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Four years!?! That can’t be right… *starts doing maths on his fingers and thumbs* Let’s see… I left university about five years ago, and before that it was the ‘90’s… so that means… bloody hell, where does the time go!
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Wait til you’re a dad my friend, goes even quicker
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The kit looks great, even without your Butcha’ing. Cannot wait to see it painted.
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Haha. Yeah I really dig it and I’m looking forward to painting it
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Who are you and what have you done with Luke?
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Sorry who? There’s only a well behaved, rule following, instruction filling by the book dude here
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What is going on, following instructions, is that even legal for you?
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I’m breaking own rules so it still sits well with me haha
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What a smashing model, I can see why you went by the book with it.
I have one complaint though, not with you but with the picture of the GW version. How come they are driving over dirt/sand, yet the dust on the tyres is grey!
Cheers Roger.
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Haha very observant sir. Only GW can answer that
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Followed the instructions? Don’t believe it! I can believe you’ve stuck enough bits together to know where everything goes even if you assemble it in the dark though! It looks spot on! 🙂
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Haha. I could hardly believe it myself
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Nice work. Quite the chunky truck. Can’t wait to see it with some paint on.
Cheers,
Pete.
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It’s a gnarly little vehicle and I’m looking forward to painting it
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This is going to get me in trouble probably but I generally don’t like Warhammer Orks that much and even I think the bike/vehicle kits that GW made are excellent! Good on you for following the instructions too. This is going to look great with some paint on it!
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It’s been nice knowing you, take care.
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Haha just jokes. I’ve definitely ventured out and seen what the rest of the world has to offer in the way of Orks and even though there’s some great stuff I dunno GW is just on point for me
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Haha! I don’t think that someone out there is better than GW, the style just isn’t to my taste. I must be too much of a LOTR fan because I like the depiction better there. Having said that, thanks for all the memories and best of luck in all your future endeavors! 😉
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Hahaha
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It’s rare that I just *build* a GW kit the way it was supposed to be built, but there is something soothing about it. Sounds like it’s gonna be a hell of a game on the 19th!
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Yeah I think it’s a little cathartic to just follow the instructions now and then. However being creative with the kits puts me like a zen state haha
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I don’t think it’s bad to assemble that as is. In fact, I think you should sue GW for stealing the idea of that buggy straight from your brainpan! It really reminds me of a ‘What if a GW consultant sat down with IRO and designed a buggy’!! Looking forward to seeing it painted up and good luck on your upcoming game!
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Haha thanks mate that’s quite the compliment.
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Maybe my organizational coaching is having an influence – at least subliminally…go Luke go!
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Haha mayyyyybe
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Great stuff mate if I wasn’t so far behind on your site I would have realized that I had undiagnosed SDT after seeing these sexy little beasties!! At least i’m up with the pod!! Ha HA !
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