Project: Cychreides

[Si]

Hi there!

This thread is going to chart my progress of making my new hive fleet Cychreides. The name of the fleet comes from that of a dragon from Greek mythology and the army will be a nidzilla force that Im planning to take to some tournaments next year. The list I have planned includes 9 TMCs including the new FW Dimachaeron.

Enough rambling and onto some pictures of the test model. Its not entirely finished and was mainly done to see how the paint scheme I had in my head looked on a model. I wanted to go for a more natural look this time after my previous hive fleet. I haven't added any uhu slime yet or blood and I also plan to have plenty of dead marines on the bases to create a little narrative for the force. 

[charon]

It's a nice paint scheme, though the skin could possibly use black ink wash to help bring out some of it's details compared to the rest of the model.

[Si]

Yeah I know that it's a little flat at the minute and could do with another wash, I'm also going to airbrush a lighter shade on to the exoskeletons once I start the army.

[ranmafan]

I like it so far. If you have the means, I'd give the tail a gradation to white to make the final scheme of the model even more striking.

[beefythepug]

Nice looking paint scheme. Don't really have any suggestions to add to whats already been said. You mentioned and I agree that another wash on skin would bring out a bit more detail.

First time I've seen orange used in a more subdued tone and it does make it look more organic, really nice job.

[relentless]

Likening the realistic tones and look of the carapace. Nice work

[Davor]

Love the carapace. Hate the skin. Dull drab, looks like wet clay. When seeing it from the back, the grey looks good because the lights highlight the skin, makes it look actually good. I think after reading more of your comments it's not done. Not sure if a wash will fix it. Then again I suck at painting so what do I know.

About air brushing. I am trying to learn. I read when using brushes you do dark to light. I thought when I read for air brushing, you go from light to dark. Not sure if that is true or not. Maybe that is why my air brushing is no good.

Looking forward to see more. Also please tell us how you did your carapace. It's freaking awesome.

[gigasnail]

yeah really liking the carapace, your skin will look ace with a wash and airbrush highlight. nice start.

[Si]

Thanks for the comments. Ive been sat looking at the exoskeleton for days trying to figure out exactly what was missing. Im sure I will crack it once I start on the main force, Im thinking of going for a lighter brown shade similar to Kraken colours.

The carapace is simple: Tau Ochre, sponge on Rhinox hide, then Black, highlight (which I didn't bother with on this guy), then 2 layers of Sepia Wash.

[Si]

Project Cycreides is finally getting started and I thought Id share the converted Exocrine and the basing style that Im going for with this force. I wanted to go for a similar look to the old Tyrannofex artwork, so I used the top half of the Harpy head





Ive gone for an urban theme like the Horus Heresy Character pieces have, with dead marines scattered on them. Not decided on a chapter yet, Ultramarines is a top contender at the minute though.



Exocrine on its base:



Im planning on having many more TMC's - hopefully Ill get a good haul at Christmas

[Davor]

Great conversion. Just can't stop giggling at the pics though. First pic looks like he is in a trench coat, opening it up and then "SPROING!" It pops out. lol

Great job, and love the green stuff you added to it. Looking forward to it being painted.

[gman25639]

That Exocrine certainly looks unique! And I'm digging the twin horns on the Swarmlord!

[seethe]

Great job so far man, love the subtle touches you are putting in to each one and those bases are great.

[gigasnail]

i approve.

[jawsgid]

Really very cool! I'm digging those bases!