This metal Orlock Ganger with an autogun is part number 0044/2 and is a 1995 Michael Perry sculpt.




He’s shown in White Dwarf 191:

This metal Orlock Ganger with an autogun is part number 0044/2 and is a 1995 Michael Perry sculpt.
He’s shown in White Dwarf 191:
This metal Orlock Leader was part number 0044/7 and came in the Orlock Gang box, so he’s a lot more common than the other leader. He is a 1995 Michael Perry sculpt.
He’s shown in White Dwarf #191:
My original paint job from the 1990s:
I had plans of converting his axe to a power maul… never ended up getting the head, though.
This metal Orlock was a 1995 Michael Perry sculpt, and was part number 0044/1. He was made for the 1995 release of Necromunda.
He’s shown in White Dwarf 191:
I painted my copy:
Undercoat: Vallejo Mecha Black
Red: Pro Acryl Burnt Red followed by Pro Acryl Bold Pyrrole Red
White: Pro Acryl Titanium White, shaded with Art Black mixed in
Bone: Pro Acryl Ivory, shaded with that mixed with Burnt Sienna Umber, highlighted with Titanium White
Green: Sap Green, highlighted with Spring Green then Primary Yellow
Silver: Black Metal, Thrash Metal, Speed Metal, White Alchemy and a little bit of Nuln oil to shade
Skin: Scale75 Pink Flesh, Golden Flesh, Burnt Skin and a little bit of Pro Acryl Bold Pyrrole Red washed around the eyes/nose/mouth
Base: Goblin Green, drybrushed with Sunburst Yellow
My original paintjob from the 1990s:
Indulging my oldhammer obsession – here’s what I have found so far of the old metal Necromunda minis.
Page legend/key – explains what the icons mean
The Orlocks were sculpted by Michael Perry. Seen for the first time in White Dwarf #191:
Orlock Gang Box:
Other Orlocks:
Designed by Jes Goodwin.
Van Saar Gang Box:
Other Van Saar sculpts:
I think the only Space Marine to ever come with an autogun! He’s shown as 070106/16 in the 1991 catalogue, and as Brother Blake in the 1988 RT3 flyer:
He seems to be named after Madge Blake, who played Aunt Harriet Cooper in the 1960s Batman TV show. The mini himself:
He can be seen in WD99:
You can see him in WD99:
Painted:
Undercoat: Vallejo Mecha Black
Blue: Scale75 Artist Cobalt, highlighted with Primary Blue, then Primary Blue mixed with Titanium White
Black: Scale75 Art Black
Green: Sap Green and Spring green highlighted with Golden Yellow
Red: Bold Pyrrole Red, washed with Targor Rageshade, highlighted with Bold Pyrrole Red mixed with Golden Yellow
Silver: Black Metal, washed with Nuln, highlighted with Heavy Metal, Speed Metal and White Alchemy
Base: Dark Mud followed by Reddish Brown pigments
Not a weapon you see much of any more! He’s a 1987 sculpt, shown in later catalogues as 07016/15. His name seems to be a reference to Frank Gorshin, who played the Riddler in series 1 and 3 of the 1960s Batman TV show.
He can be seen in WD99:
Colours used:
This guy was down as Marine Medic Kribins early on, then Marine Medic Kyle, and in the 1991 catalogue he’s Medic with Carnifex 070133/68. He’s a Bob Naismith sculpt.
This metal Techmarine is shown as 410504 in the early flyers and 070133/70 in the 1991 catalogue. He’s a Mark Copplestone sculpt.
This Rogue Trader Space Marine seems to be down as A Skull originally and Brother Dixon later on. In the 1991 catalogue 070121/49. He’s a Bob Naismith sculpt and there was nothing useful on the tab, unfortunately.
Amazing pose on this chap. He’s a Mark Copplestone sculpt, part 410614 and later Power Glove and Bolter.