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Being cheap like I am. I decided that the money needed for a proper waagh was way too much for me.

To that end, I decided that I had more time than money and decided to make myself a paper waagh. Whyle my fellow players initially scoffed at my "Tube" army. They have since come to realize that because of it, I have practically everything in the Ork Codex, then some.

I decided I would share the files with you guys here. Enjoy!
File Folder: http://www.mediafire.com/?2iz1ibjbghluh

All files are in .pptx format. (Microsoft PowerPoint 2007+) You can download the entire zip file, or merely the individual files you want.

Please keep in mind that all figures and models are designed to be simply Print>Cut>Glue>Play. The vehicles ARE NOT designed to mimic the look of a WWG style ork model. They will be recognizable for what they are, but they will not win any beauty contests. This also means that the models are "smooth." The models have textures printed on the pattern. Unfortunately this means unless you have photoshop/ppt skills, you will not be able to add in alot of customization unless you glue on spare parts. However, if you are on the cheap like I am, it works and works well.

Included:

Ork Paper Army: Includes tube proxies of every ork figurine in the codex. Base size when rolled and glued should approximate the standard base size. I use tubes instead of paper cutouts because tubes allow for better LOS (I.E. 3d tube vs 2d cutout.) Heights may not be perfect, but the tubes are perfectly usable, just remember if you can see the tube, you can see the model.

Big Gunz: This file contains what amounts to a big metal looking cannon. The original shape WAS an enlarged cannon from a paper galleon. This shape has been re-skinned to give it a metallic look. Its not the prettiest figure on the table, but it will get the job done.

Truck: Yes, its the Ork Trukk! This figure will resemble a flat-bed truck when complete. It actually has enough room to hold 10 25mm tube figures. Not quite the 12 That its supposed to.

Battlewagon: This is probably the most complex of the paper models. Its body comes in 3 sections. And has parts for 3 variations of deffrolla. There is a simple steam-rolla, a 3-rotary saw blade -rolla, and a combine thresher style rolla.

Tank: This model is a fairly simple looking tank. Its mildly comical looking with a gun a bit too big for it, but works well as a Looted Wagon, or as grot tanks.

[/b]Pulsa Rokkit This monstrosity stands over a foot high when complete. Its designed to be free standing, as such, it does not have the launcher as seen in the book. Oddly enough (pure coincidence) it seems to fit pretty well if layed into a Trukk.

While not in this set of downloads, I am also working on an Ork Stompa. :)

I'm redesigning my Deff Dread and my Killa Kans as they just weren't working. I have yet to figure out a decent way to do Bikes, Buggies, or Trakks.

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Here are Pics for my Paper Waagh!
Unfortunately some of the pics are out of focus, but here goes!

Vehicle Samples:

All at Once:


My Looted Wagon/Grot Tank



Big Gunzz (i'm Currently sitting at 9 of these things)


Trukk


The BattleWagonz




Pulsa Rokkit


Tube Boyz



What do you guys think?

PS the Tubes are now in color. But the original print offs were in BW for ink purposes.
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SGMAlice
This can only devolve further; Into obscenity. I suggest you all let it go now. If he has some one to play then fine. If you dont like it then fine. We all have opinions.

Lets not start a war here eh

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bitsandkits
To be honest Alice this is how forums work, people post things and the members either agree or disagree in opinion, if we simply decided to agree to disagree it would be a pretty boring place.



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Unforgiven302
Itybih2ku said:
I play the game to play the game. As is, I don't give a Space marine's ass (slightly below a rat's) what your opinion of my models are.
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But they are not models, they are paper doll representations of models.

Anyway, in the spirit of of good sportsmanship, have fun with your dollies. :p:biggrin:
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turel2
Those paper models are good for one off games and trying new armies.

But long term real minis are better, as they will out last paper.
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bitsandkits said:
To be honest Alice this is how forums work, people post things and the members either agree or disagree in opinion, if we simply decided to agree to disagree it would be a pretty boring place.
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You failed to grasp my meaning..... Unsuprising.

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SGMAlice said:
You failed to grasp my meaning..... Unsuprising.

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well maybe you should explain it to me?



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turel2 said:
Those paper models are good for one off games and trying new armies.

But long term real minis are better, as they will out last paper.
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True. But it takes no real time to re-build. The tubes take 5 min or less for a page of 16 minis. Plus, they'll still last a VERY long time with small amount of care.

To put it another way, If someone accidentally breaks your battle wagon you are out 60 bucks, + Construction and painting time.

I'm out 6 sheets of paper, and about 2 hours of work.
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gally912
Well, I'd just like to chip in that when I saw the pictures, I smiled and said: "Ha! Creative."

As a side note, what could be more orky than building vehicles without original proper parts? :p
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this is a very creative thing you did here Itybih2kuj--something I would have never thought to do. For me though, warhammer is ~60% about the models and 40% gaming. And for me it is more about visual appeal than anything else. But if you're more about the gaming side of things and have fun making the paper models and have people who don't mind you using a paper army then by all means go for it and have fun!
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Itybih2ku said:
True. But it takes no real time to re-build. The tubes take 5 min or less for a page of 16 minis. Plus, they'll still last a VERY long time with small amount of care.

To put it another way, If someone accidentally breaks your battle wagon you are out 60 bucks, + Construction and painting time.

I'm out 6 sheets of paper, and about 2 hours of work.
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you can try to justify them all you want but at the end of the day you have produced them because you either cant afford or dont want to pay for the actual models, which on this kinda level just defeats being involved in the hobby, I could stretch and say that the vehicles i can understand the point, but making paper tubes for ork infantry is just a step too far for me.
Like i said it just shows a huge lack of respect for the game and your opponent, but if your Ok with it that's great and if your completely sure your gaming group is Ok with it thats great too, personally i feel they are either humoring you or possibly just laughing at you behind your back and what you consider "ribbing" may actually them being diplomatic about your army.



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I see. So because someone can't afford models they don't deserve to be a part of the hobby. That makes sense.
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gally912
bitsandkits said:
you can try to justify them all you want but at the end of the day you have produced them because you either cant afford or dont want to pay for the actual models, which on this kinda level just defeats being involved in the hobby, I could stretch and say that the vehicles i can understand the point, but making paper tubes for ork infantry is just a step too far for me.
Like i said it just shows a huge lack of respect for the game and your opponent, but if your Ok with it that's great and if your completely sure your gaming group is Ok with it thats great too, personally i feel they are either humoring you or possibly just laughing at you behind your back and what you consider "ribbing" may actually them being diplomatic about your army.
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So, I take it your the type who would refuse to play baseball on the sandlot and pokes fun at the poor kids who want to play but have to borrow gloves, neh?
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Tzeen Qhayshek
Save the forests! Buy plastics!

I don't think I would play you. Sorry. This is crossing a line for me. I would surely hope you plan on picking up models someday when things change.
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I plan on picking up the Island of Blood Fantasy set this week.

But the idea is if the main book is 75, for 100 I can get the book, sticks, models, templates, etc.

That will probably be my only purchase though. I'll Square and paper any other models I want for the game.
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Tzeen Qhayshek
If you are willing to spend money on models, why not just collect them over time?
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Tzeen Qhayshek said:
If you are willing to spend money on models, why not just collect them over time?
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I'm not really willing to spend money on models. This set is pretty much the exception to my rule.

Like I said, everything else I'll Tube up.
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Unforgiven302
Itybih2ku said:
I'm not really willing to spend money on models. This set is pretty much the exception to my rule.

Like I said, everything else I'll Tube up.
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So it really is because you are cheap? Not just poor or broke, but dirt ass cheap. :laugh:
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Unforgiven302 said:
So it really is because you are cheap? Not just poor or broke, but dirt ass cheap. :laugh:
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That is exactly what I said in the OP.

Didn't you read it? It was right at the very front of the post.
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Itybih2ku said:
That is exactly what I said in the OP.

Didn't you read it? It was right at the very front of the post.
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I was too distracted by the pictures of wadded up toilet paper on a game board you posted... :shok:
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Unforgiven302 said:
I was too distracted by the pictures of wadded up toilet paper on a game board you posted... :shok:
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Hey, TP has only been used on ONE mock up. And that was on a spore pod for the Nids. If you haven't you should really try it. Lay on a square of TP and then hit it with a spray bottle. Creates a VERY cool skin texture. You just have to paint it after the fact.

Of course, I'm sure you'd turn a nose up at that too, not everyone can be as L337 as you are.
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