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I've been totally pre-occupied with my other loves in light since october, but now there's a reason to get slightly (to say the least) excited about playing 40k again. Who'd fancy a game??


anyway the TWAR couldn't be happier about the looming genocide that is the new edition of Codex Tyranids, sooo many new TWAR operators and AI aides to convert;

From BOLS:


Well, 3 for 3 guys. Its Wednesday, and Tyranids info is dropping out of the sky around us. Here 's the latest set of pics and info snippets:

Okay, a bunch of new stuff to share with you all thanks to a very nice ninja. First up just a few expanded/clarified/interesting near direct quotes from the product brief...


"Codex: Tyranids contains a whole new set of creatures that are not yet covered by Citadel Miniatures. Enthusiastic players will want to create their own Tyrannofex or Tervigon with the help of the descriptions and images from the bestiary. (The product brief advises that) these can be assembled from a combination of parts of the Carnifex, Trygon and Tyranid Monstrous Arms Bitz Pack."


"Tyranid Warriors - Can be converted to an Alpha Warrior, a Tyranid HQ, which is ideal to lead a growing army of Tyranids or support a Hive Tyrant in its task. (The product brief advises that) you can combine the Tyranid Warriors kit with the new plastic Raveners to represent an Alpha Warrior."


"Trygon - Many parts of this kit are compatible with the Carnifex, enabling customers to create their own Tyranid monstrosities. In addition to the entry in Codex: Tyranids, there is also the option for Trygon with Ravener Brood 'Tunnel Swarm' formation for Apocalypse."


"Mawloc - Special rule is called 'Terror from the Deep' and it can 'smash defenses'." (This may just be flowery descriptive text rather than necessarily in-game function)


"Pyrovore - Are melee monsters that devour their enemies, breaking down the biomass of their victims and then transforming it into a powerful acid attack (in the form of a flamer template)."

That stuff sounds ace!
I'll look forward to seeing what you come up with migsula.

Yes! Yes! Yes!!!!

I was about to post around to look for you since I haven't seen you here in ages! Was getting worried you got lost and wouldn't finish these projects anymore! :(

Yeah your back!

I can't wait to see what you cook up for the rumored flying trygon...

Thanks guys - your enthusiasm is infectious

I'm trying to get my finnish mates up for some games to help with focus. And to hide all my other projects for the time being

Hide them!. Why you should be working on them

Oh...and do add more background stuff to them, like you did in the beginning!

Some pointers:

-Legion at Ressiene (sp?): You had a really cool =I=munda project, then you started the Legion project, then you had the crazy plan of making an entire army out of that Legion project with the same detail and dedication of the =I=munda project. You also mentioned you were going to include fluff in there. What about linking these two projects? Perhaps the TWAR are watching this world from orbit/hidden base and will join in that war?

-Space Hulk: Noticed you started a Space Hulk thread a while ago, what about including some TWAR for Space Hulk? You already have the Genestealer stand ins, I assume they are AI's and not truly independent TWAR's. You might want to build a TWAR which looks like a beefier version of your "Genestealers" which would count as a Broodlord.

-=I=Munda: Earlier in this thread you mentioned sometihng about an infiltrator unit who mingles amongst humans. Will this still come? Could be a cool alternative for a Genestealer Cult!

So for few weeks I have been totally unimpressed and sad about what happened to my carnifexes and wondering what happened to my army - in an odd spin of shortsightedness - only to finally realize that with small modification, my two big ass gunfexes turn into tyrannofexes! They were too big for fexes anyway and now have 6 wounds and cost quarter K points Kill Kill Kill! I can have even bigger and less giant robots! ...now lets have some CAD fun and sen a mechanical trygon tail to printers

I'm trying to suffle a new list together this week.

soooo relieved!

You have your own CAD machine? I mean making a Trygon sized creature must be so expensive! :O

Hi guys,
Migsula, did you finished the miniatures from Space Hulk. I am so impressed with the quality of your work.
I can't wait to see those new mini of yours.

Also, I was wondering, you use some white "plastic" material to size the legs of your space marines conversions. What material is that and where can I find some.

Thanks

The white plastic material is plasticard if I'm not mistaken, called sheet styrene here in the States.

Unless I'm indeed mistaken, Migsula?

Great! thank you!
It seems to be what I am looking for.

Just went through the whole thread, and All i have to say;

Sweet Monkey Jesus on a Pogo Stick!

I haven't seen such an original approach towards a 40K army since.. well.. never, actually.. Love the concept, love the mini's! I salute you, good sir, for sharing such an impressive approach on a Tyranid army!

I'm really happy to see you getting back into the swing of 40k, migs! I came around when you were about halfway through the TWAR project, and I must say that it is, IMHO, the only army to effectively integrate japanese robot models into 40k (even the Tau robots don't quite get the look away from being repainted kits). Definitely excited to see how the new Tyranid codex affects this largely established army and what you'll be adding to it! While you're at it, why not start back up Inquisimunda fever! I remember a time when all I saw in this blog section was =I= stuff, and I loved it!

I will say, I like the idea and your stuff is awesome. But I would like to know what you're going to do for a trygon
I think that would be awesome

You sir, are amazing, and I hate you for it lol. But seriously, I am always impressed with your work. I think what really sells it (besides the amazing paint and basing), is how you choose a theme and stick to it. It really brings out a force full of character and identity which is one of my favorite parts of this hobby.

Nice!