Dosjetka Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Special thanks to @Brother Chaplain Kage for the inspiration needed to launch this event. + The Idea + With the newest edition of Codex:Tyranids just around the corner and this new subforum dedicated solely to the ravenous hordes of the Tyranids (and their Cultist allies/slaves), it's the prime time to launch a painting challenge to get people painting and participating! Go forth and get unfinished models from out of your boxes or off your shelves and onto the tabletop, fully painted and ready to tear the enemy a new one (quite literally)! + The Rules + Each month, you make one (1) vow to complete a minimum of one (1) Index- or Codex-legal unit from either the Tyranid or Genestealer Cult armies. With each vow, you provide a "start" picture and another picture once your vow is completed. You are encouraged to post WIP pictures to allow fellow Frater to provide feedback and inspiration. The initial state of the models can be anything from brand new in their box to almost finished but still missing final highights. For the vow itself, you can simply copy/paste the following text... I, [forum name], vow to fully assemble and paint [unit name and quantity] by 30th November 2017. ...and modify it to suit your needs or craft your own as long as it is clear what you are going to paint for the upcoming month! Note: Once you have finished your vow, you must wait until the current month is over until you can make another vow. This is not a race but a "slow grow" challenge that encourages you to get things done slowly but surely. The number of units you paint in a month is largely irrelevant as the Hive Mind will reward those who stick around in the long run, even if they only complete one unit per month! Note #2: The month finishes at midnight of your local time. + The Participants + January 2018: Sabadin [vow] [finished] Zigmunth [vow] [finished] Dragonlover [vow] [finished] Previous months: Hidden Content December 2017: Sabadin [vow] [finished] Chaplain Dosjetka [vow] [finished] DexC [vow] [finished] ChromeZephyr [vow] [finished] jbaeza94 [vow] [finished] codyrstuart [vow] [finished] our_buz [vow] [finished] November 2017: Chaplain Dosjetka [vow] [finished] Brother Argent [vow] [finished] Xenith [vow] [finished] Sabadin [vow] [finished] ChromeZephyr [vow] [finished] Meatcaber [vow] [finished] DexC [vow] [finished] Ashriel [vow] [finished] Bukimimaru [vow] [finished] Zujara [vow] [finished] + The Signature Banners + 300 x 100 px http://bolterandchainsword.com/uploads/gallery/album_13882/gallery_45765_13882_50260.png 33 x 100 px http://bolterandchainsword.com/uploads/gallery/album_13882/gallery_45765_13882_2878.png Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atia Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Cool - are Genestealer Cultists also allowed or "just" pure 'Nids :)? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4919911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Very good question: Genestealer Cult units are welcome. :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4919912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atia Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Very good question: Genestealer Cult units are welcome. Awesome! May do some of these little guys for Necromunda next month . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4919914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliGn Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 So we could start at any month and go as gradual as we wanted? Also how unfinished does a model need to be to be considered fit to vow? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4919915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Very good question: Genestealer Cult units are welcome. Awesome! May do some of these little guys for Necromunda next month . Looking forward to seeing them, Atia! So we could start at any month and go as gradual as we wanted? Also how unfinished does a model need to be to be considered fit to vow? Yes, you don't need to start in November. This is a recurring monthly event so it will go on and on until there's no interest left. And, as stated in the rules, "the initial state of the models can be anything from brand new in their box to almost finished but still missing final highights". Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4919916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 I, Chaplain Dosjetka, vow to fully assemble and paint five (5) Genestealers from Hive Fleet Behemoth by 30th November 2017. Failure is not an option. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4919919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliGn Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Very good question: Genestealer Cult units are welcome. :tu: Awesome! May do some of these little guys for Necromunda next month :wub: . Looking forward to seeing them, Atia! So we could start at any month and go as gradual as we wanted? Also how unfinished does a model need to be to be considered fit to vow? Yes, you don't need to start in November. This is a recurring monthly event so it will go on and on until there's no interest left. And, as stated in the rules, "the initial state of the models can be anything from brand new in their box to almost finished but still missing final highights". In fairness the rules hadn't been detailed when I asked the question! Either way this is good news I met yet finish my Trygon! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4920065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Argent Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 "A skittering in the darkness, a gnawing presence at the edge of your mind. It was a great hunger coming from beyond the edge of consciousness, a shadow in the Warp. The Great Devourer is coming and it will be the doom of thousands." Inquisitor Jorvun - Ordo Xenos (declared Excommunicatus M41 on grounds of insanity.) Hive Fleet Titan would arrive in the edges of Imperial Space following the Warp Storms that preceded the Cicatrix Maledictum. Coming from beyond the limits of the Emperors Light they first struck the Watchworld of Bastien and spread from there. They were another enemy to face for the already stricken Iron Heralds Astartes but it was a challenge the Chapter was ready to meet. I, Brother Argent, vow to assemble and fully paint a Hive Tyrant of Hive Fleet Titan before the end of November. Failure is a distinct possibility but hopefully wont happen. And so it begins... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4920096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Welcome to the Challenge, SP. :tu: What colour scheme does Hive Fleet Titan have? I don't think I've ever heard of them before... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4920260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Argent Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 You haven't. Like everything I do they are DIY. They started as black with stark green on their carapace but these days they are fleshy with green carapace. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4920266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Cool, looking forward to seeing 'em. :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4920270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbaeza94 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 i dont play nids, but hey, i might just sign up for this to get a chance to paint up some cool monsters :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4920273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 That's the spirit! :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4920281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneOfOneThousand Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 This is great, I'm in (although being inept at adding the pic to my signature for some reason?!) I've been working on my Hive Fleet Leviathan for the last few months as well as a fledgling Genestealer Cult so this would help me with progress and to keep going on this. However, having issues uploading pics from my ipad so need to fix that first (not the IT guy by any stretch...) and then i’ll contribute Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4920391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 i look forward to seeing your vow, OneOfOneThousand. :tu: If you need any help with pictures, don't hesitate to ask! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4920781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 That's the spirit! will of the Hive Mind FTFY. Can I vow a unit if I've painted one model from it, but not the rest to make it a legal unit? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4921120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbaeza94 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Hey guys, so i dont have a xenos index, and i dont know anything about tyranids. im going more for single model cool factor, something to display. im looking for something like a tyranofex or trygon. is there any other cool single model units? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4921226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Hey guys, so i dont have a xenos index, and i dont know anything about tyranids. im going more for single model cool factor, something to display. im looking for something like a tyranofex or trygon. is there any other cool single model units? Loads There's actually more than that, but the GW page should give you guidance. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4921260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Hey guys, so i dont have a xenos index, and i dont know anything about tyranids. im going more for single model cool factor, something to display. im looking for something like a tyranofex or trygon. is there any other cool single model units? Carnifex is a pretty cool model as well.......or the Hierophant. :D Mawlocs are one of my favorite Tyranid models too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4921262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Best bet is probably the new start collecting set, from a discount retailer. You get the trygon the essentially get the other stuff for free. More models to practice the scheme on or start an army. --------------------------------------------------------------------- EDIT FOR VOW: I, Xenith, vow to fully paint one lictor by 30th November 2017. Here's the pre photo. I put the blue on last night, stupidly before taking the photo. Lictor in progress, nearly done Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4921312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabadin Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 In the interest of not over extending myself; I , Sabadin, vow to complete a 10 man unit of genestealers before November 30th 2017. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4921916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 Welcome to the challenge, Xenith and Sabadin. :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4922254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabadin Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Almost halfway done now, Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4923130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 Looking good! I'm rushing to get a Rhino painted for tomorrow. Once that's done, I'll move on to the Genestealers I pleged. :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340876-tyranid-army-growth-challenge/#findComment-4923715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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