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Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/07/01 16:12:59


Post by: catbarf


Rather than clutter up the board with my posts I figured I should consolidate a single topic for my work.

I talk a lot about the thought process, plans, and learning experiences over on my project log, but I'll keep this thread to just the final pictures. If you're interested in trying the scheme for yourself, it's easier than it looks- check page 3 in the log for a tutorial.











Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/07/01 22:23:09


Post by: Elbows


Awesome collection.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/07/02 00:46:04


Post by: Rhomen


This is by far the best looking nid army i have ever seen


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/07/02 03:35:31


Post by: Snrub


Absolutely smashing work, mate!
I've enjoyed watching you develop this scheme and it's really paid off!



 Rhomen wrote:
This is by far the best looking nid army i have ever seen
It certainly makes a convincing case for giving nids an organic paintjob rather then the traditional flesh/chitin method.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/07/02 05:11:25


Post by: posermcbogus


Love how clean the carapace pattern is! Fantastic use of natural colouration - you've really acheived something with how eye-catching, yet un-garish they are, great work, would love to see them on a tabletop, munching suckers!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/07/02 06:28:27


Post by: Tiberius501


Man... this paint job and collection makes me want to start a Tyranid army... I only just started painting my AdMech xC


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/07/27 20:49:56


Post by: catbarf


Fully magnetized Carnifex / Old One Eye. Using the Tervigon claws on Old One Eye for a little more bulk.










Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/07/29 00:56:55


Post by: Joyous_Oblivion


This is, without a doubt, the best Tyranid army I have ever seen. Also probably one of the nicest armies I've ever seen period.

The excellent colour palette for these bugs and your painting style is amazing.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/07/30 12:54:47


Post by: Ratius


Oooo a crispy cream carnifex.
Delicious.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/07/30 21:09:44


Post by: BadOrk


Simply the best Tyranid color scheme I have ever seen.

But forget the painting, the force composition and everything else.... I want to tell you how damn good that puddle looks on Old One Eye! It really adds so much character for me.

I recently read a theory on "Blanchitsu" and capturing the character of a model and this really sprung out at me for some reason. Beautiful use of water effects!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/07/31 07:18:50


Post by: StormX


Jaw dropping job you have done, extremely talented work.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/08/16 22:10:48


Post by: catbarf


Two more Warriors done.



Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/08/17 11:28:35


Post by: AlexHeap


I really like these! It's a great looking colour scheme.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/08/21 20:01:40


Post by: insaniak


Wow... Love, love, love the carapace!

Awesome work.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/08/22 01:41:27


Post by: Argive


Yaya more coconut crab themed tyranids!!

These are so crisp and beautiful.
You sir are an inspiration.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/08/27 22:51:38


Post by: catbarf


And now the Warriors have a Prime to lead them.





Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/08/27 23:34:20


Post by: cygnnus


Damn... Gorgeous!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/08/28 00:07:47


Post by: BadOrk


Simply more stunning work again. I have to admit that I love the bases for these Nids. It really adds a feel to them that "Muddy Field" or "grey drybrush" just doesn't. Everything blends together in an extremely good way.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/08/30 07:17:48


Post by: Cosmic


These have got to be my favourite Tyranids paint scheme and style, along with Nard's Nids

Stunning work, the Prime is gorgeous


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/08/30 07:35:34


Post by: Ratius


Whatever happened to Nard I wonder.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/09/21 03:49:53


Post by: catbarf


Magnetized Stone-Crusher Carnifex finished.





Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/09/21 09:00:30


Post by: Niiai


Such a simple colour palette. And they look reqlly good.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/09/21 12:35:46


Post by: Gambacha


Awesome paint job, not a huge alien fan but give credit where credits due. I love the patterns used, keep up the good work!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/09/23 12:32:06


Post by: Modock


I really dig the color scheme...they look fantastic.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/10/09 00:46:26


Post by: catbarf


Armies on Parade board is ready!



Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/10/09 05:46:51


Post by: Snrub


That is just a beautiful AoP board. Best of luck!!

The miniatures are alright too!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/10/09 08:36:25


Post by: Ratius


That is absolutely wonderful Catbarf - really amazing theme
Good luck with the entry!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/10/09 13:54:58


Post by: Tyranid Horde


Love them all, really making me want to dust off my Nids and repaint them!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/10/11 08:23:40


Post by: VAYASEN


Lovely looking figures.

Remind me a bit of Waffen SS Autumn camo.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/10/19 19:28:17


Post by: catbarf


Final board- took home best painted, best scenic board, and best overall at my local shop.










Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/10/21 03:50:26


Post by: KingGarland


Hopefully they got served a drink when they got to that beach.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/10/21 14:46:14


Post by: Cosmic


A VERY well deserved win, I love the humour

By the way, thank you for all of the YouTube tutorials that you've been doing for these guys


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/11/03 03:51:24


Post by: catbarf


The army has a proper leader now.









Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/11/06 20:09:14


Post by: Excommunicatus


"Be vewwwwwwy quiet."

I run out of superlatives looking at your stuff.

It's brilliant. I much prefer the Scything Talons to the Wings, but even the Wings are brilliant.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/11/06 21:28:42


Post by: Saevio Ferrum


Awesome work, the army on display diorama is really cool though I think your paint work on the carapace seems makes the army look really unique, it almost reminds of a digital camo, very cool!

My only question now is, what’s next?!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/11/08 17:51:30


Post by: catbarf


Excommunicatus wrote:It's brilliant. I much prefer the Scything Talons to the Wings, but even the Wings are brilliant.


Me too, but I had the wings, so I figured it'd be a shame not to magnetize/paint them too. I'm not really about that flyrant+devourers meta.

Saevio Ferrum wrote:My only question now is, what’s next?!


This weekend should be another brood of 12 Termagants, which is all I need to hit 1000pts. Then it's time for some army shots, then probably a brief hiatus while I work on terrain for a little while.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/11/10 16:55:15


Post by: catbarf


Second brood of Termagants done:







Automatically Appended Next Post:
And an army shot, now that I've hit 1000pts:



Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/11/14 09:44:30


Post by: Haighus


Simply incredible army. The group shot looks amazing!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/11/14 22:43:41


Post by: Hollow


Really cool work. Love the army and I really love the board. I've been wanting to do a beach themed battle board for ages and I'd love some tips on how you did the watcher sand etc... (Those trees are cool too!)


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/11/15 03:31:46


Post by: catbarf


 Hollow wrote:
Really cool work. Love the army and I really love the board. I've been wanting to do a beach themed battle board for ages and I'd love some tips on how you did the watcher sand etc... (Those trees are cool too!)


The deep water was built up with Envirotex Lite with a dash of VMC Blue Green, then the top layer (waves) and shallow water were done with Woodland Scenics Water Effects, with a drybrush of white on the waves.

The sand is just sand from a hardware store, painted with Liquitex Parchment, drybrushed Liquitex Titanium White, washed with heavily thinned Liquitex Raw Umber. It's a surprisingly close match for the completely different process I use on my bases.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/12/15 19:16:49


Post by: catbarf


A few new additions, and a set of Broodlord arms magnetized for the Tyrant.






Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/12/16 19:36:47


Post by: Inevitable_Faith


Love seeing the updates to your force man, such a beautiful scheme. Your work here and on YT is one of the motivators that got me finally working on a Tyranid force of my own that I've had bouncing around in my head for a couple years.

Love the work on your Tyrant and warriors especially. The magnetization is really smart and these latest claws addition to the tyrant makes him even more menacing than even the scything talons version.

Always looking forward to seeing what you do next!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/12/16 20:09:46


Post by: Argive


Nice work! I love the queen from aliens, I mean the old metal hive tyrant
Definitatly my favourite nid sculpt.



Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/12/16 20:38:30


Post by: Blooddragon1981


WOW! Stunning theme mate!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2019/12/17 19:58:23


Post by: catbarf


Thanks all for the kind words.

 Argive wrote:
I love the queen from aliens, I mean the old metal hive tyrant


It's actually an old Forge World Hive Tyrant, which was mostly based on the 3rd Ed design but with some alterations (different head crest, addition of back vents, of course lots more detail overall), and more importantly is about 50% larger. The 3rd Ed Hive Tyrant is smaller than the current one, to the point where I often see people run it as a Prime, but the FW Tyrant is actually significantly taller than the current model.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/01/18 03:35:58


Post by: catbarf


Added a magnetized Tyrannofex to the army.






Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/01/18 04:39:30


Post by: Argive


Sweet work sir !

Love all your nids!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/01/18 12:24:48


Post by: Ratius


Those Tyrant wings 0_o


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/01/18 12:35:02


Post by: DeadEyeDuk


As much as the big guys are cool, those Ripper Swarms look like they might have taken as long as the whole rest of the army put together Just all round great work.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/01/20 22:40:45


Post by: catbarf


Progress shot!



Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/01/21 08:30:22


Post by: FeindusMaximus


Sweet sexy nids


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/01/26 17:41:46


Post by: catbarf


Converted Brainleech Devourers, for a bulkier and less T-Rex-esque Dakkafex.





Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/01/28 17:01:05


Post by: Ratius


Superb!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/01/31 16:49:08


Post by: Inevitable_Faith


Hands down one of the most beautiful Nid forces, I've ever seen. Keep up the great work!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/02/10 00:52:52


Post by: acme2468


Cute ass display. Great theme, man props the stippling job must take forever.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/02/10 01:58:46


Post by: Argive


Love seeing more of your models! Does he come with this head ?


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/02/11 01:40:19


Post by: catbarf


Thanks all.

 Argive wrote:
Love seeing more of your models! Does he come with this head ?


Does who come with this head? If you mean the Carnifex, yes, the head with the extra eyes and antennae represents the Enhanced Senses biomorph.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/02/24 00:56:59


Post by: catbarf


The brood of Genestealers is now complete. Getting incrementally closer to having the 2000pts all finished.



Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/03/15 14:07:13


Post by: catbarf


I've managed to finish my last of the 9 Warriors, which means I am just a couple of models away from a fully painted 2000pt army.






Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/03/15 22:58:46


Post by: cygnnus


This army always amazes me! Great work.

Valete,

JohnS


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/03/18 03:02:41


Post by: Inevitable_Faith


Always love how your warriors turn out. Such a great model too, one of my faves.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/03/19 11:15:11


Post by: Soul Samurai


Nice, I like the black swords.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/03/19 15:05:49


Post by: Illumini


Fantastic looking army, the scheme is inspired


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/03/31 00:45:54


Post by: catbarf


And now for some Hive Guard.




Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/03/31 07:48:32


Post by: Soul Samurai


Very nice. I'm curious about how you're shading the black areas like the hooves (making black look good is something I haven't exactly figured out yet); is that done by hand or is it a wash or is it contrast paint?


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/03/31 13:26:43


Post by: catbarf


 Soul Samurai wrote:
Very nice. I'm curious about how you're shading the black areas like the hooves (making black look good is something I haven't exactly figured out yet); is that done by hand or is it a wash or is it contrast paint?


There's a full tutorial video over in my project log, but for the hooves/claws it's just two washes of Army Painter Dark Tone over white, nothing fancy.

Most of what you have described as 'black' is actually varying shades of grey. On these models, which were painted more traditionally, the 'black' started as VMC Dark Grey, highlighted VMC Neutral Grey and then VMC Light Grey, and then given a thin black wash (2:1 water/VMC Black Glaze). The key to painting black is that 'black' objects only actually look black in their darkest points, so you generally should only use black paint for the very deepest recess shading. If most of the model is a dark grey with black in the deepest recesses, your brain perceives it as black.

Similar advice goes for white- only use it as the very lightest highlight. If the model is actually mostly light grey but highlighted with white on the extreme edges, it'll look 'white'.

If you want more advice, I'd suggest starting a thread over in the general modeling/painting subforum and I'd be happy to provide more examples.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/03/31 13:32:12


Post by: Soul Samurai


Thanks!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/04/13 13:50:47


Post by: catbarf


Hierodule completed.






Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/04/13 13:59:22


Post by: Trondheim


As said by others, this is the best looking Nid army I have ever laid eyes upon! The level of detail and the pattern on the carapace are stunning. Also very good work with the basing!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/04/13 21:58:45


Post by: catbarf


With the Hierodule I've just hit 2,000pts, so here's a group shot:



Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/04/14 06:00:46


Post by: FeindusMaximus


 catbarf wrote:
With the Hierodule I've just hit 2,000pts, so here's a group shot:



Fantastic FAMILY picture


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/04/14 08:53:55


Post by: Soul Samurai


I guess it's because of the larger surface area, but those heirodules seem to have a lot more of that deep reddish brown visible. It makes them stand out a little from the rest of your models. I do really like it, I actually think it looks even better than the smaller models!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/04/14 10:30:58


Post by: Haighus


 Soul Samurai wrote:
I guess it's because of the larger surface area, but those heirodules seem to have a lot more of that deep reddish brown visible. It makes them stand out a little from the rest of your models. I do really like it, I actually think it looks even better than the smaller models!

I agree, it makes the larger models look more mature, like they took longer for the Hives to grow and spawn. Which is probably true.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/04/16 06:45:13


Post by: Inevitable_Faith


Congratz on 2000 points! it's an amazing milestone for an even more amazing force!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/04/16 08:18:04


Post by: Wunzlez


Fantastic scheme!

I really love what you've done here.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/04/16 14:11:35


Post by: IGtR=


2,000 point milestone money-shot looks fantastic. Have to echo the statements re. the big beasty bois as they really do stand out and look nice and aged.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/04/16 15:02:52


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


I love the crab-inspired patterns they look fantastic.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/04/23 01:58:26


Post by: Ouze


Oh man, what a color scheme. Terrific! I know someone else said this already, but for a relatively simple color scheme, it came out remarkable.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/04/23 04:49:23


Post by: Elbows


Best bug force ever...but every time I read "Heirodule", I think of the old Epic version:





Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/05/18 23:52:17


Post by: catbarf


Thanks all. Been dragging my feet a bit, but I finally got the last additions needed for my 2K list. These sub in for the Genestealers and Hormagaunts.



Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/06/15 22:05:29


Post by: catbarf


Biovores and Spore Mines done:



Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/06/15 23:55:58


Post by: cygnnus


Still remains one of the most impressive ‘Nid armies I’ve had the pleasure of seeing.

Valete,

JohnS


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/06/16 03:41:59


Post by: Nitro Zeus


It's not the absolute best Tyranid paintjobs I've seen on an individual level, but at an army wide level, this is unmatched for me as of yet. Maybe that guy with the DBZ paintscheme is probably the only one who matches it.

You've made this scheme so popular that I feel like we are two dexes away from it being an official scheme

The Hive Tyrant conversion is so good. very reminiscent of this old queen:

Spoiler:



That purple tongue on the Carnifex with the claws, minor detail, but how did you paint this? I really love that purple.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/06/16 13:51:26


Post by: catbarf


Thank you both! Nitro, just to be clear, I did basically no conversion to the Hive Tyrant- it's just an old Forge World one with magnetized limb sockets, and then Broodlord arms (also magnetized) fit perfectly and really play up the Alien Queen look.

The purple tongue is just a coat each of Red Tone and Blue Tone over white (not mixed; applied separately so as to make that mottled look) and then liberally coated with gloss varnish.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/06/16 23:14:15


Post by: Nitro Zeus


 catbarf wrote:
Thank you both! Nitro, just to be clear, I did basically no conversion to the Hive Tyrant- it's just an old Forge World one with magnetized limb sockets, and then Broodlord arms (also magnetized) fit perfectly and really play up the Alien Queen look.

The purple tongue is just a coat each of Red Tone and Blue Tone over white (not mixed; applied separately so as to make that mottled look) and then liberally coated with gloss varnish.

Thanks mate - excuse my ignorance, but what paints are these?


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/06/17 13:11:51


Post by: catbarf


 Nitro Zeus wrote:
 catbarf wrote:
Thank you both! Nitro, just to be clear, I did basically no conversion to the Hive Tyrant- it's just an old Forge World one with magnetized limb sockets, and then Broodlord arms (also magnetized) fit perfectly and really play up the Alien Queen look.

The purple tongue is just a coat each of Red Tone and Blue Tone over white (not mixed; applied separately so as to make that mottled look) and then liberally coated with gloss varnish.

Thanks mate - excuse my ignorance, but what paints are these?


Whoops- they're Army Painter washes. The entire scheme is Vallejo Model Color paints and Army Painter washes; if there's anything else you're curious about with the paint scheme I put up a pair of tutorials on Youtube. A search for 'coconut crab Tyranids' ought to return them.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/07/04 02:55:11


Post by: catbarf


First three Zoanthropes and a Neurothrope done.



Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/07/04 05:56:24


Post by: H.B.M.C.


Zoeys are already pretty sinister looking minis, but your paintjob somehow makes them look more evil than normal.



Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/07/04 15:22:34


Post by: Inevitable_Faith


Beautiful work as always. I especially love the bit of flavour you put in with the water effect pushing away from them.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/07/05 06:03:43


Post by: KingGarland


Probably the best Tyranids I have seen.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/07/06 04:55:23


Post by: jivardi


That many dots would drive me bonkers, make me go blind, or both.

Love it though.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/07/06 06:02:45


Post by: Snake Tortoise


Beautiful army. Very tasteful use of colour, less is definitely more in most cases. Perfect execution, inspiring!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/07/10 01:57:51


Post by: Angry Apothecary


Looks awesome great work!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/07/22 23:31:31


Post by: catbarf


Another trio of Zoanthropes rounds out the unit.



Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/07/22 23:52:40


Post by: Inevitable_Faith


That's a deadly looking unit right there. Love'em.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/07/23 04:10:07


Post by: brushcommando


This is seriously such a cool army. I can't imagine how long this takes to do., but my goodness is it effective. Also I may have developed a fear of getting eaten by coconut crabs because of you. RIP Amelia Earhart...


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/11/07 23:37:10


Post by: catbarf


The Red Terror, with a Stormtrooper for scale:




Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/11/08 00:15:45


Post by: Lance845


Your paint job continues to look great, but god damn is the red terror a bad model. That thing needs an update badly.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/11/08 12:21:15


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Damn those carapaces, they look so real. It looks like we could BBQ your model and crack open the shells for dinner.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/11/08 18:13:05


Post by: Illumini


Love it, the retro charm is more important than good looks anyway!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/11/09 03:12:00


Post by: Brutus_Apex


I love your army. It's fantastic.

I only wish I could play you with my Death Guard, because I did a tropical beach/nautical theme with them too.

Your board looks amazing. Fits the scheme perfectly.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/11/09 04:31:35


Post by: Argive


Love this scheme and basing!
The red terror brings back memories

They just needs to make it like 100% larger because I really love the sculpt but it just seems too small a scale for what its supposed to be.

Ive seen some 3rd ed NIB metal hive tyrant and OOE and the urge to buy some nids arose once again


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/11/09 20:01:34


Post by: Inevitable_Faith


Looks amazing. Way to bring one of the oldest models in the range to life!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/11/10 03:47:42


Post by: FeindusMaximus


Fantastic!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/11/20 03:17:45


Post by: catbarf


Got some Raveners done to accompany the Red Terror.



Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/11/20 03:54:10


Post by: Argive


Those are sweet!!!!!
Always love looking at your army so much.

Is it me or are they converted with warriors ?


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/11/20 04:06:38


Post by: Soul Samurai


Very cool!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/11/20 05:53:37


Post by: catbarf


 Argive wrote:
Is it me or are they converted with warriors ?


Nope, totally stock Raveners. The current plastic kit definitely takes a lot from the Warriors, design-wise.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/11/20 08:23:31


Post by: Inevitable_Faith


I absolutely love raveners as a design choice. I feel visually they would have been much more interesting as a troops choice over the current bi-pedal warriors. Great work on these catbarf, another stellar addition to your army!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/11/20 08:34:43


Post by: Snake Tortoise


I love the new additions, jaw dropping!

I've always wanted to paint up some raveners, and even go further and make a tyranid snake army with raveners, rippers, mawlocs and trygons. That there isn't an HQ option is annoying, I wish HQ's weren't mandatory in every detachment. Giving a warrior prime a snake tail is fine, but a bit unsatisfying


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/11/22 23:35:48


Post by: Argive


 catbarf wrote:
 Argive wrote:
Is it me or are they converted with warriors ?


Nope, totally stock Raveners. The current plastic kit definitely takes a lot from the Warriors, design-wise.


ohh cool didin't know that.
The warrior style head is my fav of the nids.

If my memory serves me right the old metal kit had smaller heads.
Didint even know these guys were plastic!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/11/24 06:15:56


Post by: FeindusMaximus


Fantastic as aslways


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/11/26 06:24:59


Post by: catbarf


Everything Tyranid I've painted so far, minus the spore mines and magnetized bits.








Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/11/26 07:29:54


Post by: Inevitable_Faith


Absolutely stunning force my dude! I freakin love it. It's been a pleasure watching this come together and I can't wait to see more!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/11/26 13:39:20


Post by: Soul Samurai


Man, that's a hell of an awesome army!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/12/01 06:05:06


Post by: FeindusMaximus


Fantastic group shot


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/12/01 08:41:19


Post by: Horla


Stunning in small batches and all grouped together - terrifying! I can almost hear the chittering hordes and the snarls of the big beasts.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/12/21 00:24:31


Post by: catbarf


A new addition:






All three Carnifexes together:



Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/12/21 12:13:31


Post by: WarbossDakka


Absolutely in love with this scheme! I've gone from not really thinking about the 'nids to looking up the army and your tutorials in half an hour. Might be worth giving it a go someday! Thanks for the pics


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2020/12/21 15:02:56


Post by: Tyranid Horde


Lovely work once again. I didn't realise Carnifexes had changed to oval bases!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2021/01/06 11:01:40


Post by: IGtR=


I love the army shots - the way the scheme translates to all sizes of models is just great, and as others have said, they look so terrifying when together!

Thanks for sharing


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2021/04/24 22:01:57


Post by: catbarf


Limited edition Lictor from the 4th Ed army box, with some mild pose adjustment. And victims.






Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2021/04/25 04:25:19


Post by: KingGarland


Amazing as always.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2021/04/25 17:30:09


Post by: Vorador


I like this idea. Good sheme.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2021/04/25 18:04:51


Post by: IGtR=


Great fun shots, and thanks for sharing!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2021/05/19 15:21:57


Post by: Brushfire


Just discovered this thread. Blew my mind. Absolutely deserves every compliment. I agree with others that this is the best painted Nid army, ever.
You should make a tiny Sponge Bob fleeing in terror to go on one of those beach bases.....


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2021/09/16 23:50:42


Post by: catbarf


Hive Fleet Karkinos expands to the stars, with a trio of Kraken Drones and a trio of Vanguard Drones for Battlefleet Gothic.



Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2021/09/17 02:14:27


Post by: posermcbogus


Those are some top-class flying massive space gribblies. Love 'em!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2021/09/21 23:16:26


Post by: catbarf


Six Escort Drones- three pyro-acid, three bio-plasma.



Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2021/09/23 21:47:53


Post by: catbarf


Two cruisers now.





Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2021/09/26 10:02:41


Post by: Soul Samurai


Those ships do have an "aquatic creature" look, so the crab pattern works quite well.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2021/10/06 23:23:14


Post by: catbarf


Got the Hive Ship done, which marks Karkinos reaching 1,000pts.







Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2021/10/06 23:36:46


Post by: Flinty


The speckled colouring looks absolutely amazing. You have the patience of a saint sir! Thanks for sharing.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2021/10/07 00:21:29


Post by: jaredb


Stunning army!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2021/10/08 08:11:53


Post by: Cosmic


The Lictor and Space Nids are awesome, the coolest Nids scheme there is!


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2021/10/10 17:18:57


Post by: Dysartes


Some very nice work here, catbarf - any plans to expand the land side of things?


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2021/10/26 11:22:49


Post by: IGtR=


Amazing work on the BFG force - do you plan on getting a game in? Are you planning on the original or a Billion Suns?

Thanks for sharing


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2021/11/04 19:47:44


Post by: sockwithaticket


The fleet looks super impressive as a full group.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2023/04/01 02:50:07


Post by: catbarf


Another brood of Genestealers complete.







Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2023/04/01 03:20:52


Post by: Adeptekon


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Damn those carapaces, they look so real. It looks like we could BBQ your model and crack open the shells for dinner.


These are all very convincing and with a little cocktail sauce we'd be good to go.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2023/04/26 00:41:28


Post by: catbarf


A last batch of Hormagaunts while awaiting the new edition.








Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2023/04/26 20:47:04


Post by: cygnnus


Love your stuff! Amazing work as always!

Valete,

JohnS


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2023/04/27 13:33:27


Post by: catbarf


And the full state of the army:








Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2023/04/27 18:57:36


Post by: JamesY


Army shots are the best, and that is one beautiful army.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2023/04/29 05:23:45


Post by: KingGarland


Amazing job. Really interested to see your work with the new models coming soon.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2023/04/29 08:40:06


Post by: Flinty


That’s a great scheme. The dots look amazingly consistent and the layering of the cream back over the darker colours is brilliant. Nice work.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2023/04/29 10:12:20


Post by: Haighus


Beautiful army, best Tyranid scheme I've ever seen.

Looks fantastic across the whole army.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2023/05/01 04:48:07


Post by: FeindusMaximus


Sooo many dots......


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2023/05/04 00:55:26


Post by: Pointer5


Amazing army. The color scheme looks like something you would find in nature along a coastal area.


Hive Fleet Karkinos @ 2023/10/23 18:51:18


Post by: Grumpy Gnome


Truly inspirational work. This color scheme has almost certainly convinced me to finally spend the money to get new Tyranid models, something I said I would not do. I may not play 40k anymore but Karkinos would make excellent creatures in my other projects, Fantasy and Sci-fi.

Now to track down half a Leviathan box. And I will need to figure out how to make some of those amazing bioships of my own. Perfect for Full Thrust.

Outstanding!