Genestealer Brood Complete.

So with a bit of painting last night and half an hour this evening I have managed to finish the second part of my first Genestealer brood.

I think they look good all together even if they lack detail on an individual basis. Because the Genestealers lack any real carapace I was worried there would be too many flesh tones but there seems to be plenty of other details on them to break this up. They also fit in nicely with the rest of the army so far, so I'm a happy with them.

New Tyranid Codex Confirmed For January 2010

At UK Games Day 2009 Games Workshop officially announced the release of Codex Tyranids (5th Edition) for release in January 2010. The Codex has been written by Robin Cruddace (Author of Codex Imperial Guard) Cover art by Adrian Smith.

"The new Codex features lots of new units - there will be three new plastic kits and three new metal models released alongside the Codex."

"January 2010 signals the release of the latest Warhammer 40,000 release, Codex: Tyranids. A 96-page volume packed to bursting with background, history, artwork and stunning miniatures"

"As well as a fantastic new Codex, there will be a range of exciting new miniatures, including Tyranid beasts never seen before! So, start gathering your broods, prepare your digestion pools and get ready to unleash the Great Devourer upon the galaxy this January."

According to various internet sources it is rumoured there will be four new never seen before species in the Codex, with one that will tower above the Carnifex - almost certain to be the Trygon (in plastic kit).

Lictor Completed.

After a few weeks break from painting due to a holiday I'm back in the painting seat. The Lictor is finished now.

I plan to move on and complete the last 4 Genestealers from a few posts ago, which will leave me with only the Hormagaunts and the Carnifex to complete before I have finished the Battleforce boxset.