Customer briefing

Ork Ultramarines: The Paradox of a Single Army

Sometimes the most interesting projects come in the most unexpected way. This client discovered us through recommendations from other players and, after reviewing our work, he knew we were the right people to carry out his idea. His request was clear but out of the ordinary: an ork army that paid a strange tribute to the Ultramarines, with deep blue armor and a checkered pattern in black and white.
He gave us total freedom in the assembly and composition of the Ultramarines Orks army, trusting our judgment to create a balanced and visually stunning list. In addition, he wanted the miniatures to convey realism: the metal should show signs of battle with moderate chipping, and the boots and limbs should reflect the dust of a desert environment.
Right from the start, we were excited about the challenge. It’s not every day you get the chance to paint a Waaagh! with such a combination of styles, and we were sure that the end result would be spectacular.

General picture of the project Game & Ornate level

Orks, Blue and Destruction: The Road to a One Army

The process of creating this Ultramarines Orks army was intense, but extremely rewarding. From the beginning, we knew that airbrushing was going to be our best tool to achieve the vibrant Ultramarine blue that the client wanted on the armor. We worked layer by layer to achieve a clean, even finish before moving on to the most challenging part: the black and white checkering.
This pattern, present on several miniatures but particularly complex on the Dakkajet, required pinpoint accuracy and many hours of work. Meanwhile, wear details, such as chipping on armor and dust accumulation on feet and boots, began to give that battle look we were after.
Throughout the process, we sent previews to the client, showing each stage of the work. It was great to see their enthusiasm grow with each update. The bases, set in a desert environment with Epic Basing bits, finished giving cohesion to the army. Finally, each miniature looked imposing, brutal and with an unmistakable style.The last challenge was the cohesion of the bases, making both armies share the same visual environment. The final result is a harmonious and full of character set, ready for battle.