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

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**Ratius**

Thanks Den

**TheDraconicLord**

Lots and lots of stripping

Good, so many miniatures ready for a new paint job.

Btw, your friend really improved a lot since back then, his Nurgle stuff is fantastic!

What are you going to paint next?

(P.S: No Hissy, leave the cat alone! D: )

**Ratius**

Thanks TDL, I'll pass on your comments to Bear.

Im going to paint up the Biovores and Hissys Sisters next

I have a Trygon undercoated and ready to go too but doing the Biovores will be a nice change and since they're small I should get them done quickly.

On a related note to stripping, any of you EU guys have a good stripper for plastic (60+ to do :( )?
I tried the non acetone nail varnish remover on some (termagants/dire avengers) and it melted the bases/models quite badly.

Any ideas?

A freind recommend Dettol (leave overnight) but I think it'll soften them too?

Hissy no like her minions dissssolved thank you!

**Ratius**

Ratiusss is drinking foul beersss again TDL. Hissss! Why he do that?

Hissy update blog for tasty readersss.

Lazy Ratius stripped old 2nd edition Carnifexes during week. So nice, so faithful to Hissy in 2nd ed.
Hissy dont know much about human financial reports and profitsss but why new Carnifexesss not as good as old?
Hissy confussed?

Blog for lazy Ratiusss:

Always trying to kisss Hissy with those teeth. Hissy no like.

Hissy think he better from the back, no ugly teeth.

Brother Carnifexes get nice and clean in varnish remover bath (at leassst Ratius do something right.....)

Hissy no underssstand why Carnifexes not eat that bug thing, yummy smaller bugsss. Hissy cutting Carnifexes rationsss this week.

Night night tasssty readers.....

**TheDraconicLord**

Well, Hissy, humans are a bit dumb. Unlike you, the superior race, who consume everything and prosper, we humans have some treats we like to consume because they taste wonderfully and ... well, aren't good for us.

Wow, I never saw an old 2nd Carnifex from this angle, that mouth is huge

Hissy, is he always trying to hug you as well? He seems to want a hug.

Tell Ratius he is doing a fine job so far, and we are always happy to hear from you Hissy

**Ratius**

Haha, thanks TDL, love reading your replies

Hissy isnt around today (thanks the Emperor) so a quick update.
Real life and its vagaries have gotten in the way somewhat so progress has slowed down, apologies guys.

I did manage to start on the first of two Tervigon kits.
Quite easy to assemble I have to say but with not as many options as the Carnifex kits which was a bit disappointing.

Right so what goes where (old Airfix flashbacks!)

Torso and hind legs done.

I decided at this point I'd spray the kit with the main white color as I could see painting some areas when fully assembled would be a nightmare. (I usually assemble and then paint!).

Does anyone know if its possible by the way to magnetize the Tervis brood nest and have the main model as a Tyrannofex? Im looking to have the main kit as a Tyran (mainly so I can proxy them as barbed Hierodules in Apoc) but arent sure if it'll work?
Does the Tyrans main gun interfere or prevent this?

I'll see if Hissy will be back soon by the way.

**ColeFournier**

Your new paintjobs would benefit greatly from some light washes.
You, (And Hissy) would be amazed at how much they improve the overall model almost instantly.

**Ratius**

I've never used them Im afraid Cole, what would you recommend? Maybe a deep red on the carapace or?
I'd have to do some reading/watching on techniques tbh.

**Trondheim**

Consider me a faithfull follower Hissy. Well done so far

**Ratius**

Hissy hugs Trondheim! (then eats him).

**fenshysa**

Played 'Nids in Epic back in the day, though I never got into them in 40k. I picked up an old Hive Tyrant years ago and actually got around to painting it this year - I did it in a modern scheme, though. I was going to do a small (ha!) army and try to stick with 2nd edition conversions, but trying to find all the parts was a pain. I really like this project and look forward to seeing what you do with it. Everything so far has been great.

**Ratius**

Aw thanks Fen for the comments. You are as oldschool as me and Hissy! Hissy no eat Fen, Fen as old as Hissy!
We'll keep updating as often as we can

**Trondheim**

Ahahahaha how cute.

**Ratius**

Righto, back with another update tonight. I dont think Hissy is around so we should get through this quickly.

Wrong Ratius, Hissy is BACK.

Oh boy. Well, welcome back Hissy, you missed our last session.
You werent fighting Broodlord again were you?

No Ratius, filthy Broodlord wassss put in his place by Queen Hissy and hasnt come out of his chamber since. No one messs with Hissy.

I can well imagine, so any news lately Hissy?

Apart from lazy Ratius not painting fassst enough, Hissy hasss been busy teaching sister Hive Tyrants how to fight and command minionsss.

Fascinating Hissy, any tips to share?

Hissy no give away secretssss thank you.

You should play poker Hissy not Warhammer.

What Ratiusss? Show readers update or Hissy send Mawzy after you.

Yes oh high Queen.

So we started into our 2nd edition Biovores this week having stripped them a while back. Being honest they were pretty quick to paint and Im happy the way the gun came out. I've decided (Hissy has decided) to do the purple/green effect on all ranged weapons for the brood to keep the consistency and theme going.

Early WiP shot

I finished the first guy and realsied something was wrong but couldnt put my finger on it.
Can smart readersss help plodding Ratius spot it?

Yup, I had inverted the carapace and forgotten to do it red with the black feathering. It wasnt a complete disaster and didnt take too long to fix.

Hissy thats from tiredness and working so hard on the Hive.

Hissy care not for excusesss Ratius, Hissy think Ratius' bed need some more spore mines.....

Ah no Hissy! It wont happen again.

So we finished off the Biovore brood. One model was an old one from my mates collection, no idea what he did with the base. I'll have to root another one up from somewhere.

DO NOT take it from Hissys sister Ratius.

I wont Hissy, promise.

Hissy will get Hive to kill some of Ork hordesss old KillaKans. Ratius can usssse them.

Ghazghull will not be pleased Hissy.

Ghazghull can come talk to Queen Hissy so.

Thats for another thread Hissy.

Heres a few finished shots.

After that we started on the aforementioned Mawzy the Mawloc.
Hissy think Mawzy very funny. Mawzy not the brightessst. Not like Hissy but he very loyal. Like pet for Hissy.

Oh be nice Hissy.

A few more WiP shots.

Hes coming along nicely and bar the feathering which I always find hard work should be complete in a day or two (with big green base mind you

).

Ratius not lissstening to you readersss by the way about basing. Lazy, lazy Ratius.

So thats it peeps, thanks as always for reading.

Bye tasty Readerssss!

**Ratius**

Hey Hissy, I finished off Mawzy today.

Good work Ratiusssss.

Uhm, thanks Hissy.

Hesss looking good too.

Huh? Are you feeling alright Hissy?

Sssssuper Ratius. Why ask?

I was just expecting a torrent of abuse for being too slow, lazy, useless. You know the usual.

No Hissy appreciate Ratius workssss.

Right, now I know something is wrong. What have you been up to Hissy?

*giggles*

Hissy?

Hissy find new food source in Ratius' fridge.

Uhhhm, what?

Small, dark, pod, like source. So tassssty, so goods.

You DID NOT eat my M&Ms Hissy?

Hissy did and share with Hive broodlingssss too. Yum.

You have literally no shame Hissy, no shame whatsoever.

*giggles*

And I think you're high off the chocolate. Im going to post up Mawzy and then strip you down.

So heres Mawzy the Mawloc (I know, I know the base

).

The feathering didnt come out as well as the Trygon Im afraid.

I wanted to do his tongue/mouth and sensing spines the same way and with purple as a tertiary color running throughout the Hive it seemed like a good idea. Pretty happy with the way it came it.

Hence why hes called Mawzy

Im not sure what to go into next. I have another 10 Hormagaunts to do but think I need a break from them so I might bite the bullet and strip down the 32 Termagants (eeeeek!).
If not I will complete the 2nd ed Carnifexes.

Ok thats it for today, say goodbye Hissy.

*giggles*

**alabamaheretic**

so i guess if you want a compliant hissy you need to feed her M&Ms though i wonder what would happen if you fed her skittles or even woppers...hmmmm

any way looks good man are you still on the fence about washes cuase i really think that would look good... and if you already answered that im sorry i been gone a few weeks and havent had a good time until today to get cuaght up. i personally like your ugly green bases it adds character to the army since that was what was popular back when you started so i say keep em so.

**TheDraconicLord**

Ok, I admit, I want to see more of "sugar rushed" Hissy.

And wait, what, "and strip you down"? Are you taking advantage of her sorry state Ratius? :O

Yeah, the Mawloc looks almost like a striped insect. Red and Black stripes all over his carapace. Mind you, it doesn't look bad, it's one heck of an eye-catcher.

The purple contrast color was a great choice.

Keep'em coming you 2!

(and I don't care you already mentioned it, take care of the bases!

)

**Ratius**

Thanks for the comments guys, I enjoy reading your replies as much as posting here (replies are usually funnier!).
@Ala Im going to try some basing in a few weeks, some basic flocking and maybe some detail on the bigger bases.

Ratiussssss.

Hi Hissy, whats up?

Hissys head hurtssss so much and Hive gribbliesss feel horrible too.

You're coming down from your sugar rush Hissy.

Hissy feel like Wraithknight bash Hissy over head.

Im not surprised Hissy, you ate my whole packet of M&Ms.

How fix Ratius? Hissy not good.

Best bet is to munch down on some Orks Hissy, they contain algae and fungoids that should help the hangover. Problem is I heard Ghaz took his crew into the next sector. Is the Hive up to chasing him?

No Ratius, Hive is not. Hissy going back to chambers and get Mawzy to massge Hissys head.

Ok Hissy, feel better soon. And stay out of my fridge next time ok?

I had Hissys sisters at hand today (not that she even cares) so its a very quick update.
I've decided once I finish them Im going to tackle the old 2nd Carnis next and then the Termagants.

All undercoated.

Carapace started.

I have the lashwhips set aside, I'll paint them up and then reglue them and give the old bases a nice new (green) lick of paint

See you next time guys. Hissy says goodbye from under her duvet.

**Ratius**

Hey Hissy, look who spawned in the Hive today!

Sissy and Dissy. About time they woke up from slumber chambersss and helped Hissy conquer Galaxy.

What do you think Hissy?

Why Sissy and Dissy have Lasssh whips Ratius and Hissy have not?

Im not sure Hissy, didnt Norn Queen spawn a lash whip for you?

Stupid Norn Queen did not Ratius.

Oh dear. Well you're strong enough without it surely Hissy?

Hissy no like being patronised Ratius. Get Hissy lash whip soon or Hissy not be happy.

I'll try Hissy.

So heres a few pics of Hissys sisters.

I think I might try and get some wings for all three of them. Not sure what size they should be though as the old 2nd models are quite a bit smaller than the new HT model. I think I'll have a look at some alternatives maybe from a bits store or something.
Any ideas on what might be suitable?

Fairly happy with how they came out, the overall theme is working well thusfar, I like the purple weapon loadout to date.
Heres a pic of the most recent additions to the Hive.

Next up we're going to tackle the two old 2nd ed Carnifexes!

As long as they not try and kiss Hissy with thossse big mouths Ratius.

No one wants that Hissy, trust me.

Ratius not bringing Hissys Hive to upcoming tournament?

I dont think I'll have it painted in time Hissy :(

If Hissy could eat Ratius, Hissy would. But Hissy need Ratius to keep painting. FASTER.

Its tough being a lowly two armed human Hissy. I can only go so fast.

Hissy off to browse Tyranid rumour thread and see what in store for Hissys Hive in the future.

Ok, I'll join you Hissy.

Bye readerssss.

**1-i**

The overall theme is looking good. But the eyes seem a bit off. Not sure if its the quality of the photo or my computer screen.

**Red Corsair**

Forgive me if I missed it as I just skimmed through it all focusing on the humor and images but are you planning on washing these? I think when all is said and done with your foundations that a quick dip in some army painter would make these things really outstanding for table top quality, with the option to do further highlights later on in the future if you chose.

**Ratius**

Thanks for the feedback guys!

Hugssss from Hissy

@ Red I may wash them at a later date, so many backlogged to strip/paint and I've never washed before so dont want to make a mess of it :(

@1-i Yeah the eyes didnt come out well Im afraid, they were very small with not much detail. I tried to keep them basic and simplistic as my paint skills arent too good!

**1-i**

I completely understand the lack of eyes to paint and as I am working on the same models you just finished I get the pain.

**TheEggMan**

Probably the most original blog ive read on Dakka for a while now, the back and forth between Hissy and yourself had me laughing at my screen at work like some kind of madman.

I agree with the washes, would definitely give a otherwise fantastic job that extra depth!

Will definitely be keeping a eye on this.

**Trondheim**

I turn away for a few weeks, and all this goodness gets posted! I do like the overall feel and theme of the army, but I feel that you would be better of with using a wash or two, personaly I like think that Tyranids should have amore "ditry" look so to say. But still good work Hissy and Ratius

**Ratius**

I completely understand the lack of eyes to paint and as I am working on the same models you just finished I get the pain.

Post picsss 1-i. Hissy like to see other Hives even though they not as strong or powerful as Hissys. Hissy sometimes send Hive to gobble other Hives for extra biomass. Hissy knows bessst.

Probably the most original blog ive read on Dakka for a while now, the back and forth between Hissy and yourself had me laughing at my screen at work like some kind of madman.

Nothing funny about Hissys blog Eggman. Hissy demand more respect from lowly Human creature. Hissy think you not want Hive gobbling you up as well.

but I feel that you would be better of with using a wash or two,

Hissy tell this to Ratius but Ratius not lissstening. Ratius not as smart or powerful as Hissy so Hissy let him continue until the end. Then Hissy gobble him too.

**1-i**

Well Hissy as much as I would love to fill your thread with my work I will simply invite you over to my thread of my work.
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/549236.page#6044045

**Ratius**

Well Hissy as much as I would love to fill your thread with my work I will simply invite you over to my thread of my work.
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/549236.page#6044045

Hissys looksss at 1-is blog now......

1-is blog better than Hissy blog? Hissy think not but Hissy check other Hives blogsss.....

**LadyCassandra**

Washing can help a lot to give definition to models and make them look more realistic. They are essentially thin paints which flow into the recesses and create shadows without you having to paint them in yourself. Then you highlight or drybrush a lighter colour over the top on the light areas and thus increase the contrast on the models, making them look like they're a lot bigger and giving them a lot more visual interest.

The washes are very easy to do, just get some and paint over the model in most cases (dipping uses something more like varnish and is applied at the end. I don't like them because they take away too much control, but they're a godsend for horde armies because they're quick).

Here's an example of the difference it can make versus a basecoated model, like the ones you have now:

GW's washes are currently called Shades, and they have a bunch of colours, and are apparently pretty good. Since you have a ton of hormagaunts and such, try it out on one and see how it goes

. You can always strip it if you don't like it.

UselesswizarD does a series of YouTube videos which are fantastic in my opinion

. Check it out and see what you think. You may also want to check out the rest of his series on the Basics.

Vis-a-vis stripping, I personally swear by Fairy Power Spray, but Dettol is okay for plastic too, just remember to wash with Dettol, don't rinse with water until the paint is gone or it turns into an ungodly glue-like mess.

Hi Hissy! Please don't mind me, I'm just trying to give Ratius a hand.

.

**Gutsnagga**

Sounds like Hissy is your nagging wife Ratius

I agree with many of the other posters, with a wash (or a dip), these would look really nice!