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This page was last updated on the 30 May, 2008

Ork Aircraft Traktor and Launch Trolley

Ork TraktorOne of the gifts I got for my birthday in 2006 was the Forgeworld Ork Aircraft Traktor and Launch Trolley. Go to the latest updates...

One of the reasons I asked for it was not just because I have an Ork Fighter Bommer on the workbench but also as on the Forgeworld website it said:

Be warned, stock of this model is starting to run low!

I suspect this may be because a) no one is buying it and/or b) with the release of new Ork plastics at some point the plastic mould may be wearing out.

Update - sadly now no longer available...

The model consists of the plastic Wartrakk and some resin pieces.

Ork Traktor

The resin pieces include wheels, the trailer, an arm, a fuel tank and the hook.

Ork Traktor

The Ork Aircraft Traktor is used to taxi Ork aircraft in position to launch, where it takes off discarding the launch trolley. the Aircraft Traktor also recovers landed Ork aircraft for refueling.

One of the key things you need to do with virtually all Forgeworld models is to give them a good wash.

When the Forgeworld models are cast, the mould is given a spray (I guess) of some kind of lubricant to allow the cast model to be released from the mould easily. However the lubricant also acts as a barrier to paint, so as happened with previous models I (and others) have painted is that the paint flecks off.

Washing the model in water with a drop of washing up liquid should remove the lubricant. Avoid using hot water as this could warp the resin (a useful tip if you need to warped resin back to its original shape).

Once washed the model is then ready for painting.

Ork Traktor

The model went together quite well, and I decided initially to paint the fuel tank separately. The first thing I did was give the model a spray of white undercoat.

Ork Traktor

Another view.

Ork Traktor

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