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A Tale of Good & Evil: Orcs of Mordor

January 2004·pp. 112–113

THE SHORT VERSION

Adrian Wood chooses plastic Mordor Orcs for their variety and conversion potential, demonstrating his painting method on their chief Raghat. Brown underlayers, grey fur and muted highlights give the rags and skin warmth without bright colours. A simple metal-and-ink treatment keeps the armour quick to paint, and matching rubble bases prepare the army for ruined city terrain. Contrasting materials within a limited palette unite the horde while allowing individual figures to differ.

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Scorched BrownBestial BrownCodex GreyBleached BoneDark FleshChainmailBrown Ink

Indexes the actual recipe colours. Skull White is explicitly rejected as too harsh and is not listed as a paint used.

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