Although, I don't think it was in one sitting. But even so I was completely reinvigorated for the last push to do all the little details that makes my scheme more than just 'tabletop'. No way Golden Demon but they're definitely smarter than the average Biovore! 😉
After the second set of chitin highlights I didn't really keep track of how long the red and black highlights took, it was just a lot quicker to crack on without interruptions.
My wife got me a 'getting started with Warhammer 40k' magazine a while back and it came with this unique Termagant [and Infernus marine]. It was like £9 or £10 and she hadn't realised the cost and was not happy when she got to the till. Typically reinforcing the pricey nature of the hobby. I'm really not sure what use he is with broods only coming in multiples of 10, but he is quite cool.
I think I'd found the first brood of 5 Barbgaunts something of a chore. But second time around it was a lot easier.
I was actually quite surprised that those same feelings didn't resurface. I'm not sure if it was the unknowns first time round.
This time I had references to work from so I knew which colours were going where and how to add the chitin striations.
Not that they're perfect, it's just I had a plan to follow. And the second highlights, although easier as you know where they are going, does require more finesse in how you apply them.
So, it's not always quicker, but perhaps it's a bit easier.
So I still think there's some yellow flock to add on two bases but a brood of 10 definitely looks cool. Not that I can ever imagine me playing all 10. But for Armies on Parade they will look much more impressive altogether.
And the VRL's, as nobody calls them. I do think I should have been braver and swapped the arms around a bit.
The basing helps differentiate them from the original brood of three in their standard poses.
But I think arm swaps would have made them that little bit more different than their twins.
Still, they got done and that's what counts.
And they're different enough to make the brood of 6 more interesting.
And the Neurogaunts, which I love.
I think 20 of these might have pushed me over the edge though. They're not hard to do as there isn't a huge amount of model to paint.
But again GW have added a lot of detail on a very small model so they felt far more time-consuming than they had any right to be.
But look at them, they're sooo cute.
And the main guy. I can't work out if the brain glow works. I think it does, I like it at least. I don't why I'm surprised the yellow glow has turned out green when over the turquoise though. I mean it's basic colour mixing!
But it somehow surprises me but I also love it.
And the little guys. Again, does it look like a weird hivemind glow between symbiote 'neuro' beast and gaunt bioform? I think it just gives enough visual queues to sell it.
And lastly the 3 Genestealers for my Castigator base.
So, 43 models done. This may not be Poxwalker levels of Serotonin high, but I am way more satisfied and proud of my achievements than I thought I would be. Again, a lot of legacy feelings and emotions had kept me from embracing the task, just seeing it as a chore to overcome. I know many hobbyists say that should never be the case, We do this for fun, as they say in certain addictive advertising campaigns "when the fun stops - stop!" But, lets be realistic, sometimes you have to push through. And there is satisfaction from overcoming obstacles and mojo-sapping tedium. If that's what it takes to reach that zen state, sign me up. I'll happily wade through the soul sucking effort if the end result is to feel at peace and one with the project. So I might not feel quite as 'high', but definitely fulfilled in other ways as well.
Now, what's next?
Now, what's next?
