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First off, why paint?

There are a thousand answers to this question, but I think a good one is just that having painted miniatures makes them look better. Simple block colours immediately add interest to a miniature, and making them attractive is a big part of why the hobby appeals to me – there're few things more rewarding than someone going 'Coo, that's interesting!'.

Paints you will need:

Snot green, Thraka green, Goblin green, Rotting flesh.

How it's done:

Before you start using this method on your Orks, I should point out that it isn't a quick method, but rather time consuming. Applying this technique to a large mob of Gretchin nearly drove me nuts. You have been warned. ;) Having said all that, it does look rather spiffy when you're done.

Paints you will need:

Several shades of two colours.

How it's done:

The technique of painting non-metallic metal is used for painting flat areas that are meant to be shiney or reflective without using any of the metallic paints. It's difficult to give a colour-by-colour guide for mixing and painting this effect as it depends on which colours you wish to use. I think it's best illustrated with a picture; take a look at the sunglasses on this Ork Nob...

Paints you will need:

Boltgun metal, Chainmail, Badab black

How it's done:

Painting gun metal can be done very simply and quickly if you're not interested in your basic line troops having fancy decorated guns.