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I think the soft bits might look good with the wash. Give the model a little more depth/detail. If not I think you’d end up with too much solid color.

Yay Hissy's back! So hyped to see Stompy with the rest of the swarm!

First I get a box of Sternguard as a gift then Ratius grants us an update and Hissy? Today is truly a grand day. Nice work on those pods.

Glad to see you back Ratius!

Also Hissy be nice to Ratius

Pods look good on the table as part of the swarm.... be even better once painted up.

I like the different poses of them.

Glad to see you back Ratius!

Yay Hissy's back! So hyped to see Stompy with the rest of the swarm!

Good to be back mates!

I like the different poses of them.

Thanks Mad!

First I get a box of Sternguard as a gift then Ratius grants us an update and Hissy? Today is truly a grand day. Nice work on those pods.

Today wassss a good day do do da da da dum

I think the soft bits might look good with the wash. Give the model a little more depth/detail. If not I think you’d end up with too much solid color.

Prepare the airlock for Nevelon gribbliesss if idea not work out. NOW!!!

Be it on your head so Nev.....

Option 1 - all white:



Option 2 - carabourg washed



Option 2, option 2 option 2!!!

Ok Hissy calm down! I agree, option 2 is pretty rocking.
Good work Nev, you surived a naked trip out the airlock.

Lucky Nevelon.....lucky.....

Oh be nice Hissy for Emperors sake.

So thats pod #1 done. I'll do up the second later this week and then start into the Mucaloids and spore mines.

HISSYS HIVE CONTINUE DOMINATION OF GALACTIC PEONSSSS.

Good lord, shes really hyped up tonight.

A few other shots of WiP.





I decided to squash a poor Ork for a bit of fun.....



HAHAHAHAHA, sssilly Ork not quick enough hahahaha

I might add few more bits of detail to the base since they are quite large and a bit empty at the moment.

Squissssh more Xenos Ratiusss!!!
MORE
MORE
MORE


Yikes, going to leave it there peeps before she goes into total meltdown.....

The wash looks fantastic! Definitely the way to go!

The painted pod is looking great, I wasn't sure about the wash at first look but after a second look I think you're right .

The squashed Ork is a nice touch.

EDC

Love the squashed ork.... always good to tenderise the meat before consumption

Those pods look epic. Speaking of big space nids, have you ever considered a BFG fleet? I mean, Hissy obviously has a large one one or else she wouldn't have enough airlocks!

I'm a little concerned that Hissy is being too nice to Ratius. I sense danger....

And teeth.

Lots of teeth.

I love the squished Ork on the base. If you have a regular opponent you'd be bringing these against then putting a model from one of his armies (painted in his colors....) is a funny thing to do

Glad the wash worked out. Getting shoved out an airlock is so inconvenient.

Keep up the good work!

Glad the wash worked out. Getting shoved out an airlock is so inconvenient.

Very inconvenient for you but fun for Hisssy.

Just stop that Hissy.

I love the squished Ork on the base. If you have a regular opponent you'd be bringing these against then putting a model from one of his armies (painted in his colors....) is a funny thing to do

Haha, Hisssy like that idea. Make opponent mad whilssst Hissy laughs.

How to make friends and be popular by Hissy. Volume 1.

Shut up Ratiusss.

I'm a little concerned that Hissy is being too nice to Ratius.

Hissy rectify immediately.....

Those pods look epic. Speaking of big space nids, have you ever considered a BFG fleet?

Funnily, enough I had considered kit bashing a fleet from extra bits and bobs from the main Nid kits I have. I cant find it at the moment but a while back on here someone had kitbashed a whole fleet using carapaces, tentacles, guns etc from carni and other kits. It was terrific. Just lacking a bit of time at the moment to get around t it.

Thanks Mad, Cheese and Azalle for the feedback too. Always fun to read you guys comments

So a few WiP shots.
I started into the second pod and should ahve both fully done by tomorrow. Im going to do both bases green and use flock as per the other models for consistency. They are coming along well.

FASSSTER!



And here are the spores and mucaloids undercoated.



We're going to get some games going then using spore firld formation and carnis in pods arent we Hissy?

No Ratiusss, Hissy is going to get games going and crusssh opponents whilst you sit in brooding chambersss and scrub down Mawzy.

Oh no, not Mawzys bath time again.....

Yesss, Mawzys bath time.

But he never sits still Hissy. He just starts dancing and with so many limbs I cant wash them all.

Hisssy care not. Hissy line up Triggy and tervi too if Ratiusss complain more.



So any other news from the Hive Hissy?

Hissy thinking Hive need more additionsss. What else Hive getting?

Well, oh High Queen, why dont i just check my bank balance and maybe go wothout food for the next month shall I?

SSSSILENCE RATIUSSSS.
Hissy not impresssed with your negative attitude.

Say Hissys rulessss again.

1. Hissys Hive is #1.
2. All other considerations rescinded.
3. Hissy is the oh so mighty High Queen.

Write thossse down again Ratiusss and place bessside bed. Read each night.

Yes Oh High Queen, right away.....

The second pod is coming along nicely Ratius. Oh, and if Hissy doesn't start being nicer to you I might have to launch a Deathstrike missile across the pond to where you are. (I love playing Guard)

Ah, there we go. I was concerned Ratius was beginning to grow on Hissy to the point where she didn't want to render him for biomass anymore. :p

Oh, and if Hissy doesn't start being nicer to you I might have to launch a Deathstrike missile across the pond to where you are. (I love playing Guard)

What? What isss this? Why fight Hissysss Hive?

Hissy no idea but Hissy care lesss. If Kitten do missile ssstrike, Hissy, send Broodlord and LunchStealers to capture Kitten and then blow him out airlock. (Mr. Nevelon. You are sssafe. Kitten take your place now).

I was concerned Ratius was beginning to grow on Hissy to the point where she didn't want to render him for biomass anymore

Once Hissy done with Ratiusss, he goesss to Norn Queen for mind wipe and getsss to scrub Hissys feet for.....EVER.

Ok lads, I need real help here.... Any sort of Alpha strike you can call on her Highnesses Hive would be welcome.

Send whatever forces you can, Im in deep **** here!

*Communique intercepted"


May the Emperor have Mercy on my soul.....

I'd love to help you, but arrangements have been made. I help provide biomass and I don't get eaten by gribblies.

You're on your own Ratius

I'd love to help you, but arrangements have been made. I help provide biomass and I don't get eaten by gribblies.

You're on your own Ratius

One for all and all for.....eh?



Thatssss the spirit weaponprime, you ssside with Hissy, and She take care of you when Galaxy fallsss to her Hive.

What if I resist with my Human Brothers and Sisters Hissy? What if Im tired of your abuse and fight back?

Bwahahahaha.
What?
Hissy sssay again what?

I will fight you Hissy. Until my last breath.

Hissysss feet are sore. Scrub them Ratiusss.

Yes Oh High Queen....







(PS - calling all space marines and Ratius allies , help wanted ASAP!)

It's alright Hissy! Hive Fleet Azathoth's with ya!

Would love to help Ratius,

But given I am also involved with a Tyranid hive fleet and we aren't "allowed" to ally with any other army I guess I'll have to watch from the sideline...

Sorry

<Passes Ratius some hellfire ammo>

I’d offer to help shoot Hissy’s Hive off the battlefield, but there is a big blue wet thing in the way. No response from the Strike Cruiser, so rapid re-deloyment is off the table.

Sit tight, try not to get eaten, and continue feeding us intel from inside the hive.

That's the same issue I'm having with helping Hissy. This anomaly is most distressing.

Alright lads. Deathstrike missile is being launched in 5 minutes. Hold onto your hats.
*countdown begins*

*deploys a swarm of harridans loaded with gargoyles* your move m8y

/// MACHINE SPIRIT : FALCHEN +++ DISTRESS CALL RECORDED +++ BEACON 22419.a
/// INITIATE FIRING SEQUENCE

U wot? (sorry for derail ratius)

I like the work, Ratius. One of these days, I'm going to build an all-pod 'nid army.

FIRE ZE MISSILES!
*mass deathstrike launch*

Briancj, that is possibly the most beautiful machine created in the name of the Omnissiah.

EDC