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Greetings, I am Ciaran.

I've been playing 40k for a few years now, mostly with friends, though less often since I moved from Memphis to Milwaukee. I started with Dark Angels, and have recently begun collecting Tyranids. I have 2k+ or so of Dark Angels, though not all of them are fully painted. My Dark Angels have been put on hold while I collect and paint enough of my 'nids to be able to field them, as I'm probably sitting around 1k of bugs if you count everything. Unfortunately, I started 'nids by getting a large collection of stuff from a friend for cheap, which includes a good deal of models I wouldn't normally use in a list, so the largest list size I would put together with them is probably in the 750 range. I also have one of the large box sets of High Elves, but I doubt I'll pursue that army anytime soon.

I've recently begun experimenting with conversions beyond kit-bashing and magnetizing. I recently finished a Tyranid Prime which was part kit-bash part-sculpt (the lash whip and bone sword were made with green stuff), and I've begun a massive Tervigon conversion using the Arachnarok model as the base. I will also, from time to time, deviate from Games Workshop models to paint up a fantasy miniature from Reaper or Dark Sword, just because I like their models. I am constantly trying to hone my painting skill, even when I'm painting something like a hormagaunt, which as you can imagine means I'll be spending a long time on my 'nids army. It also means certain models in my Dark Angel army will be getting the paint-thinner bath to be repainted. (Or re-purchased, if GW comes out with Sammael in Finecast.)

Well, thanks for hearing me out! See y'all on the forums.
-Ciaran

Welcome to Dakka!

Let's see some pics of those conversions!

Hi,

Welcome to Dakka

Welcome to Daki Dak!

Welcome to Dakka!

Heyya ! And welcome !

I hope you will enjoy your stay here

Thanks for the welcome!

I'll need to build a white-box before I start taking any post-worth pictures; currently all I have are pictures of the models on my rather messy workspace.

Hello and welcome.

Welcome to dakka! Good luck with Dark Angels!

Welcome to the Dak!

Welcome to Dakka.

Welcome to dakka.