Hissy the Hive Tyrants Horrible Hive (updated 29/4/2024)

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**Ratius**

Hi Hissy!

Been long time Ratiusss, more additions to the Hive?

Unfortunately not Hissy but we do have more fodder.

What isss fodder?

Cannon fodder Hissy, biomass.

Like what?

Like these guys Hissy.

What are thessse?

They are Ork bikers Hissy. They are fast and pack some firepower and hand to hand.

Hmmm. Like Ravenersss?

Yes sort of Hissy.

Well add them to the biomasss pool Ratiusss, Hissy isss off for tea.

**Ratius**

Ssso ssso cold and lonely in the Void. No voicesss or warmth. No one around for poor Hissy.

Hissy?

Who isss that. Hissy cant see, so cold and tired.

Hissy its me Ratius! We're back!

Ratiussss?

Yes! Im back!

You horrible little Human, Hissy hasss been floating out here for weeksss without attention or love. Where hasss Ratius been? Where is update, picturesss and Hive?

Glad to see nothings changed Hissy!

We have a few more pics of Stompy in progress. Hes coming along nicely dont you think? Dont mind all the junk under his Chin, its just to support him until hes based.

Yesss Stompy is nice. What else do we have Ratiusss?

Nothing as of yet but I do have a few quid to spend in GW vouchers so we might get a Tyrannocyte and see if they are good. Deal?

Good, deal.

Be good Hissy and get chomping on some Orks!

Hissy Smassssh.

**Nevelon**

That is a big bug. Good to hear Hissy still lurking around.

**GiraffeX**

The big bug is looking good Hissy, I hope you've made room for him in the hive.

**Ratius**

That is a big bug. Good to hear Hissy still lurking around.

The big bug is looking good Hissy, I hope you've made room for him in the hive.

Thanks guys

**Mad..**

That's a nice looking Heirodule there Hissy.

Very nice addition to the hive!

**Ratius**

Morning Hissy.

Good morningsss.

Fresh and well rested this fine Sunday?

Yesss. Going for brunch later on.

Whats on the menu?

Your friend Bear.

Wait, wait, we have an update Hissy!

Ssshow pleasse.

Dont mind all the weird stuff under his chin Hissy, its just to support his weight.

Do you like his gribbly bits and guts?

Yesss very nice. So when will he be finished Ratiusss?

Im not sure Hissy, perhaps another month I hope. I told you we're going to face him off in a 4 way super heavy fight right?

Yesss, Hissy heard that. Can Hissy fight too?

Uhhhm, not sure it would be your scene Hissy,a lot of D weapons floating about and other nasties.

Hmmm, Hissy send her Sistersss then instead.

Good girl Hissy.

**Ratius**

Hi there Hissy, we're back!

Hello Hissy?

Uhmmm, what the?

Ratius?

Swarmy?! Whats going on? Where is everyone?

Ratius, Hissy left the Hive.

What?!

She has left Ratius, she had a hissy fit about no more regular updates and took her private bioship into the void.

Holy Emperor! Who runs the Hive now Swarmy?!

No one, Ratius, absolutely no one, its complete anarchy.
Hissys sisters have taken over, they throw parties every single night (and day). They allow anything and everything to happen.

Broodlord and his Lunchstealers have setup a band and play music 24/7 all through the Hive. Believe me. They are not very good.
The Tervis are so stressed they just spawn termagants 24/7. There are hundreds if not thousands of the brats running around now. They eat and sleep where ever they want. No one controls them.
Mawzy was so happy at getting some votes in the Dakka july challenge he hasnt stopped dancing in weeks, hes bordering on malnutrition.
The Sisters have forced Triggy to join him. They make him wear a wizards hat.
Crony just flies in circles, all the time, everytime. I think shes suffering from stereopathy.
And the Sisters, the Sisters, they camp outside my chambers every night Ratius.....

This is appaling, horrific. What can I do?

Get her back Ratius. Now.

Ok, well we're back Swarmy so maybe this will help things. I found these guys under my bed so we'll get into them this week. And have more things in the pipeline too. Hang in there Brother, hang in there.....

**Trondheim**

Oh my oh my, I knew I should have layed of painting while reading this blog of yours

I wonder whom will fill the shoes of Hissy.
Also great work by Bear on the big thing

**Sinful Hero**

Glad to see more updates Ratius!

Come back Hissy, come baaaaaaaaack!

**Ratius**

Thanks guys

Its time to pull out the big guns to try and get Her Highness back.

HISSY, THIS IS RATIUS CALLING, DO YOU COPY, COME BACK HISSY COME BACK, HES NEARLY READY.

The big guy.....

Bear only has to do carapace feathering and minor battle damage and I'll base him then. We're getting close.

**Mad..**

I hope HIssy didn't get caught by a D weapon!

That Heirophant is looking good. Will be a nice addition to your (Hissy's) hive fleet!

**Trondheim**

That massive bug looks great, hopefully it will bring Hissy back

**War Kitten**

Just read through this entire blog, I've never laughed so hard in my life. Keep up the good work. And i hope Hissy comes back

**Ratius**

Haha, thanks Warkitten!
Its been pretty fun to write the blog too

Any update Swarmy?

We've been trying to contact her Ratius as the Hive continues to degenerate into outright debauchery.

For the love of the.....Any luck?

Amazingly yes, she sent a message from her Bioship last night.

Wow!! Quick Swarmy send it on

Dear Ratiusss,

I hate you.

Hissy.

Well thats not a good start is it?

No, but at least we know Her Highness is still alive out there.

Yes thats true, still brooding I see however.

Well maybe this will get her back to us. We got 9 new Gargoyles assembled and undercoated and will get painting them over the next few days. I couldnt find a stand for the 10th so that gives us 29 in total for the Hive.

A good effort Ratius. We will continue to send signals to her.

Ok, see you soon Swarmy, hang in there Brother.

**Nevelon**

Is it showing my age when I see plastic gargoyles and think “huh, those are new, much better then the old metal ones” How long have they been around?

Good to see you working on more ‘nids.

**Ratius**

You mean these crazies Nev?

Yeah not Gws best effort

**Ratius**

Any news Swarmy?

Another message Ratius.

Relay away Swarmy

Dear Ratiusss

I still hate you

Hissy

It had an extra word in it I suppose.

Well Hissy if you're viewing this on the sly I made some terrain for you and Hive to defend during missions.
Come on back Hissy.

I made these over the summer with the old expandable foam from a hardware store. Great stuff for Nid scenery I always thought.
I didnt really give the shapes much thought to be honest, just let the stuff churn out and see what happened really. Pro or what?

I then undercoated them in white and washed carabourg crimson over them before picking out some details with red. I also added a few Nid bits and bobs to them.

I had a couple of extra scenery kits lieing around that I wasnt really pushed making more Imperial terrain with so decided to make it look like they had started to be digested by the Hive.

I thought this one came out pretty well, just the right amount on it I thought to capture that feel.

I'll have a few more to show tomorrow hopefully.

So Swarmy, what do you think?

Very nice Ratius but ultimately theres only one opinion that matters.

Very true. Hows the Hive today then?

Same as every other day.....chaos.....

Till next time peeps

**Nevelon**

Yah, those old gargs are not the best. Plus metal minis on tall stands is a recipe for disaster.

Foam stuff is interesting. Sort of looks like cheeze puffs gone wild. Love it smeared on the statue.

**War Kitten**

The foam terrain looks neat, if that doesn't bring hissy back nothing will

**Ratius**

So any more news Swarmy?

.....

Swarmy?

Hello Ratiusss

Hello Ratiusss

Oh Holy Emperor, protect us.....

How are you Ratiusss

How are you Ratiusss

Uhm, Im fine Ladies, thank you. How are you? Or more importantly how is Hissys Hive?

Who is Hissy? Our Hive is fine thanks.

Who is Hissy? Our Hive is fine thanks.

Uhm, well thats not quite what I heard. Are you two keeping it in order at all?

We care not for order.....

We care not for order.....

Oh boy. Well if Hissy comes back shes going to blast you out an airlock you know that?

Hahaha, we think not.

Hahaha, we think not.

(Oh please Hissy I hope you're reading this!!! Do you see whats going on here in the Hive?!)

Ok well, I did more work for Hissys Hive today. I had a few more scenery kits and bits left over the summer so hammered these together for the Hives battlefields. I first kitbahsed the buildings and then went nuts again with the expanding foam before painting it all up.
Most of my other imperail scenery is a blue-ish hue so decided to do these a worn kind of grey for something different and to contrast with the pinkish Hive colours.

I also finished off another 7 Gargoyles. These were pretty standard like the last ones and I was able to get them done up quickly.

Two more to go and then we're finished the Gargs, giving the Hive 29 in total!

PS I am going to contact Hissy tonight myself and see if she'll listen to me. Wish me luck peeps. I think Swarmy can only hold out so much longer (And everyone else too.....)

Help!

**Sinful Hero**

Foam looks good Ratius, as do the Gargs. Good luck with Hissy tonight!

**War Kitten**

The terrain looks great Ratius, and I love how the gargoyles came out. Emperor guide you in bringing Hissy back, the hive needs her more than ever now.

**Ratius**

Thanks a lot guys. Fingers and claws crossed!

**Ratius**

WHAT THE

IS GOING ON IN HISSYSSSS HIVE?

(First time I've ever heard her curse)

ALL BROODLINGSSS IMMEDIATELY CEASES ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIESSS AND REPORT TO CENTRAL CHAMBERSSS. NOW.

Hissy the Hive Queen hasss returned.

Sisters. Oh Hissy little Sistersss, Hissy seesss you hiding over there. Hissy wantsss a word.....

Welcome back Hissy!!!

Ratiusss.

Yes oh High Queen.

What have you done to Hissys Hive?

Wha?! I did nothing Hissy, I've been working on it ever so hard lately!

Hive is in absolute Chaosss, worse than nasty Slanesssh Daemon party Hissy once stumbled into.

I, I, I.....

Sssilence Ratiusss!!! Once Hissy isss done restoring Hive, Hissy deal with YOU.

But Hissy look at all the work I have done lately, terrain for the Hive, new Gargoyles, Bears is finishing Stompy!

RATIUSSSSS

(You might not see me tomorrow

)

(I love you Ratius)

**Sinful Hero**

You can only exalt so many times...made me laugh Ratius. 10/10

**War Kitten**

Let us have a moment of silence for our brother Ratius, as he is about to be horribly murdered by Hissy.

**Theophony**

Poor poor Ratius

**Ratius**

Half the fun of this Blog for me is your guys/gals replies, so funny

Makes it all worthwhile, thank you!!

(I survived 3.5 hours alone with her peeps. I cracked when she threathened to take the whole Hive Fleet past the Ghoul Stars and into the Void. Most likely to Alpha Centauri.

But I told her, all she'll find there are rocks and fungus but you all know Hissy at this stage - shes a cross between a 6 year old and a bold house cat).

So Hissy......

Ratiusss?

I know you are annoyed with me. But what if our friend Bear (and yes Hissy, he is a friend) has done a lil bit of work on......Stompy?

Hmmm, Hissy been away for ssso long Ratiusss, who is Stompy?

Now, just stop that, right there, Missy Hissy. You know who Stompy is.

Finessss, Hissy listen just this once......

Well, here we go so

Stompy (WiP - 85% ala Bear)

Hissy?

............Hissy be back,,,,,

(Ok we got her)

**Ustrello**

Oh very nice! I have always loved that model, though I have heard its legs can be fragile. How do you plan on basing bear?