Warhammer 40,000: Introductory Set
Orks · 12 models · 4 kits
1× Space Marines Lieutenant · 5× Intercessors · 1× Ork Nob · 5× Ork Boyz
Orks Colour Scheme Generator
A full Orks paint scheme, generated and ready to test: the armour ramp from basecoat to edge highlight plus metals, skin, lenses and basing — every colour matched to real paints from Citadel, Vallejo, Army Painter and 35+ more ranges, with live prices. Use it as a planner, tweak any colour, or take it into the full generator.
Start this scheme
The cheapest box we can price for this faction, and the paint set that covers most of the recipe below.
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C$62.99at Fenris Workshop · eBay· priced 28 Aug
Covers 3 of 13 colours in this scheme
Compare more paint prices→How the scheme reads on a model
Armour — base to highlight
Base coat
Shade
Layer
Highlight
Edge highlight
Additional details
Trim
Weapons
Leather
Skin
Lenses
Basing
Teeth, horns & bone
Red "go-fasta" bitz
1
Base coat
Lay the foundation colour down over primer, slightly darker than the final tone.
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2
Shade
Wash the recesses to add depth and separate the details.
from C$9.99· compare 2 shops· priced 28 Aug
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3
Layer
Rebuild the main colour on the raised areas, leaving the shade in the cracks.
from C$7.46· compare 4 shops· priced 28 Aug
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4
Highlight
Pick out the upper edges and surfaces that catch the light.
C$7.46at Noble Knight · eBay· priced 28 Aug
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5
Edge highlight
Sharpen only the sharpest edges for a crisp, finished look.
No price tracked yet· check at Wayland Games
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Details & accent colours
Everything else on the model - metals, skin, leather, lenses, basing and this faction's signature accents.
Metal — trim
Trim and bare plate. Basecoat steel, wash dark, then edge bright silver.
from C$10.80· compare 7 shops· priced 28 Aug
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Metal — weapons
Bolters, blades and casings. Dark gunmetal, washed black, edged with bright steel.
from C$7.46· compare 4 shops· priced 28 Aug
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Leather & pouches
Straps, holsters and bare wood. Mid brown, shaded, then drybrushed a lighter tan.
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Skin & flesh
Faces and hands. Basecoat, a flesh wash into the recesses, then build the highlights back up.
from C$8.00· compare 5 shops· priced 28 Aug
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Eyes & lenses
Lenses, eyes and energy. A bright spot colour that pops against the armour - dot it on and add a white glint.
from C$5.49· compare 5 shops· priced 28 Aug
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Basing — earth
Groundwork. Earth basecoat, drybrushed bone, finished with your choice of grass, sand or snow.
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Teeth, horns & bone
Tusks, claws, skulls and bone - basecoat bone, shade brown, drybrush up to off-white.
from C$5.49· compare 5 shops· priced 28 Aug
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Red "go-fasta" bitz
Glyphs, fluids and details - everyone knows red wunz go fasta.
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Your paints
Tick off what's already on your shelf — whatever's left is your shopping list.
13 paints in this scheme
Price this recipe
13 paintsfree UK delivery over £20
- Green Ghost Dip£1.94
- Orruk Flesh£2.34
- Grey Knights Steel£4.04
- Mantis Warriors Green£4.04
- Warlock Magenta£2.88
- Ancient Stone£2.88
- not stocked: Mouldy Wash, Undergrowth Green, Jungle Green, Iron Wolf, Owlbear Brown, Graveyard Earth, Cambion Crimson
postage per seller
- Orruk FleshModel Workshop£6.83
- Grey Knights SteelModel Workshop£2.54
- Mantis Warriors GreenModel Workshop£4.39
- Warlock MagentaLoaded Dice£2.97
- Ancient StoneLoaded Dice£2.97
- not stocked: Mouldy Wash, Green Ghost Dip, Undergrowth Green, Jungle Green, Iron Wolf, Owlbear Brown, Graveyard Earth, Cambion Crimson
prices shown on Amazon at checkout
Add 3 to Amazon basket- Green Ghost Dipsee price
- Orruk Fleshsee price
- Grey Knights Steelsee price
- not stocked: Mouldy Wash, Undergrowth Green, Jungle Green, Iron Wolf, Owlbear Brown, Mantis Warriors Green, Warlock Magenta, Graveyard Earth, Ancient Stone, Cambion Crimson
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Mouldy Wash
Army Painter
no UK priceUndergrowth Green
Army Painter
no UK priceJungle Green
Army Painter
no UK priceOrruk Flesh
Citadel (Warhammer Paints)
No price tracked yet· check at Wayland GamesIron Wolf
Army Painter
no UK priceOwlbear Brown
Army Painter
no UK priceMantis Warriors Green
Citadel (Warhammer Paints)
No price tracked yet· check at Wayland GamesWarlock Magenta
Army Painter
No price tracked yet· check at Wayland GamesGraveyard Earth
Citadel (Warhammer Paints)
no UK priceAncient Stone
Army Painter
No price tracked yet· check at Wayland GamesCambion Crimson
Army Painter
no UK price
Recommended Box Set
Warhammer 40,000: Introductory Set
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The fastest way to start a Orks army — a boxed force to paint with this scheme.
1× Space Marines Lieutenant · 5× Intercessors · 1× Ork Nob · 5× Ork Boyz
Best price
C$90.62Cataclysm Collectables · eBay
priced 28 Aug
Buy at Cataclysm Collectables · eBaycheapest of 3 Canadian sellers · save C$15.92 vs the most expensive · excl. delivery
Prefer a bundle? At Loaded Dice (UK):Orks Getting Started Bundle: Combat Patrol + Boyz Paints · £104.99save £22.51 vs RRP
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