Return to the hobby after a long time....

[Hairster]

Bit more 70’s bath sticker action....

Dialled the colour up another notch

[metalasmedium]

That magenta in the recesses is really nice!

[DaBeebs]

That is some mighty fine painting right there!

[BloodASmedium]

Me likey allotie!! Very nicely done and eye catching where it just won’t let the eye go-can I have my eye back please!!!

[SaintToad]

I’m - wait for it - buggin out at how cool this is. Love the colors, bud!

[Hairster]

Bit more purple for you....

[gorb]

I never knew there were so many shades of purple
This is looking better and better Hairster!

[DaBeebs]

Man, I’m sure I’m not alone, when I say that I wish I could hang out with you while you work, just so I could try to absorb some of your awesomeness!

This thing looks amazing!

[ekipage]

That Nid is looking amazing. I think I know who St Toad needs to ask for an(other) article from soon

[BloodASmedium]

Purple peakole eater!!! Literally. Fantastic job Phil!!!

[Hairster]

Thanks again!

Oh look...it’s more purple....starting assembly now at least...





@DaBeebs pretty sure that would be an underwhelming experience for you! Best tip I can give is...and you’ve probably heard it from a million people but thin paint is the key. So thin that you question it. I remember being told about the milk consistency and not being able to understand how that worked. Over an airbrush basecoat though that milk consistency is perfect and mixed purely with glaze medium gives you the opportunity the adjust the density of colour endlessly.

[Dexter0015]

I really LOVE this tyranid, awesome work man!
@Dabeebs: I confirm you're not alone

[gorb]

Hairster, so awesome to see more and more of this purple monster revealed
And thanks for reminding all of us once again to have patience... I get frustrated when I thin my paint so much and then it looks like it has no effect

[Hairster]

Little break from the purple with some basing for the Nid

[SaintToad]

Now that is a root with personality! Reminds me of that caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland somehow.

Are you using real moss in there? What is that stuff?

[Chaotic Creations]

Dayum hairster...... that base is sensational!!! I really love it. Your basing work is always incredible, but this bad boy really takes the cake. Bloody fantastic.

[Hairster]

Now that is a root with personality! Reminds me of that caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland somehow.

Are you using real moss in there? What is that stuff?

Root was dug up from a dead plant in my garden and cut down to fit, bedded it in.
added a layer of AK muddy ground in and around it.
Mounted up the slate with glue and milliput.
Stained the rout with mix of Vallejo inks (green, dark green) and AP strong tone
Added more mossy depth with AK slimy grime dark and light enamels
Mossy bits are 2mm moss pads from gamer grass stuffed into the cracks and gaps - often cut these up into smaller bits
Theres some random leafy vine stuff that comes on a fibre web made by 4ground - lush hues leaf foliage
Then paper plants by Model Scene/Greenline

[Dexter0015]

The Base is as beautiful as the mini, this will be an epic display for sure.

[gorb]

Root was dug up from a dead plant in my garden and cut down to fit, bedded it in.

And I thought I don't throw out much

The base looks awesome, can't wait to see the purple monster on top of it.

[ekipage]

That is a smashing base! Great idea to hoard stuff you pull up from the garden!