How to Build and Paint Warhammer Ogor Mawtribes Spearhead

Quick answer

Assemble your Ogor Mawtribes Spearhead: Scrapglutt by dry-fitting components, then paint in sub-assemblies for easier access to the Gnoblar Scraplauncher and Ironguts.

Step-by-step assembly and painting guide

1. 1. Dry-fit and plan sub-assemblies: Before gluing, test-fit the Gnoblar Scraplauncher's main body, crew, and the Ironguts' arms. Identify which parts will be hidden after assembly. Common mistake: gluing the Scraplauncher's crew in place before painting their backs, making it nearly impossible to reach. Keep the Scraplauncher's rider and the Ironguts' arms separate until after basecoating.
2. 2. Prime in sub-assemblies: Use a spray primer (black or grey) on the Scraplauncher frame, the Ironguts' bodies and arms, and the Gnoblars separately. This ensures even coverage on all sides. Checkpoint: hold each piece by a sprue attachment point or use poster putty on a stick to avoid handling painted areas.
3. 3. Basecoat the skin and cloth: Paint the Ogors' skin with a pale flesh tone (e.g., Cadian Fleshtone) and the Gnoblars' skin with a greenish-brown. Apply a thin coat to avoid obscuring detail. Common mistake: applying the basecoat too thickly on the Ironguts' bellies, which fills in the muscle definition. Thin your paint with a drop of water; two thin coats preserve detail better than one thick coat.
4. 4. Paint the Scraplauncher and weapons: Use browns and metallics for the Scraplauncher's wooden frame and metal blades. Drybrush the wood with a lighter brown to bring out the texture. For the Ironguts' weapons, a silver base with a dark wash creates a worn look. Checkpoint: paint the Scraplauncher's wheels before attaching them to the axle.
5. 5. Apply washes and highlights: Cover the skin and cloth with a wash (e.g., Agrax Earthshade or Reikland Fleshshade). Once dry, highlight raised areas with the original base color mixed with a little white. Common mistake: letting the wash pool on flat surfaces, creating uneven patches. Wick away excess with a clean brush. Use a damp brush to soak up pooling wash before it dries.
6. 6. Assemble and base the miniatures: Glue the painted sub-assemblies together using plastic cement. Attach the Ironguts' arms, the Scraplauncher's crew, and the Gnoblars to their bases. Apply texture paint or sand to the bases, then drybrush. Checkpoint: ensure the Gnoblar Scraplauncher's crew fits snugly into the chariot before the glue sets.

Product facts

• Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Ogor Mawtribes - Spearhead: Scrapglutt: Contains 379 plastic components to build 31 Citadel miniatures, including 6 Hrothgorn's Mantrappers, a Gnoblar Scraplauncher (or Ironblaster), 12 Gnoblars, and 8 Ironguts. The large number of parts means you can paint distinct units in batches, but the Gnoblar Scraplauncher and Ironguts benefit from sub-assembly painting to reach interior details.