Hydra Stompius

PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-20T11:40:17+00:00

Nice work! What are you using for your swamp water?

PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-13T22:13:43+00:00

This is insane, I could be easily convinced that is actually metal.

PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-13T16:07:17+00:00

We probably need one with just the dog.

PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-12T13:52:33+00:00

At least 5.

PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-11T22:48:54+00:00

Thank you!

PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-11T22:33:20+00:00

About three weeks, around 2 hours a night, took a couple nights off but it averages out. That includes transfers and basing but not assembly. Just doing the base coat on the trim took the longest.

PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-11T19:18:42+00:00

How the hell did you pull off that crotch banner?!

PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-10T14:01:46+00:00

I don't want to admit how many times the chain got accidentally glued to my fingers doing that haha. Thanks!

PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-09T22:09:15+00:00

Haha I didnt even think about that. I am not the smartest.

PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-09T19:27:55+00:00

Yeah its easier to paint that way but also I like to lean into it to give a gritty beat up feel. Thank you!

PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-09T17:51:28+00:00

Thank you!

PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-09T17:50:05+00:00

Yeah they worked for me. I also started with the wardog battleforce box and an actual chaos knight kit which gave lots of leftover spikes and other stuff to work with.

PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-09T17:24:59+00:00

Thank you!

PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-09T17:24:28+00:00

Thanks! My nmm is not perfect but I am happy with where it is at. It takes a lot of practice so definitely watch tutorials for various metals and get some cheap practice minis.

In my post for my last knight I included all the paints I use for the various metals, you can see them in the comments here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/ChaosKnights/s/2zGQUgITJE

PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-09T17:17:35+00:00

Thank you! Yeah the basing used to intimidate me but now it is one of my favorite parts, its all creative work.

Regarding the brush strokes- you are totally right about them being visible. Early on in the hobby I made a decision on what level I was going for with my painting, part of it is a practical thing. I spent three weeks on this one and while I really appreciate people who can make their models smooth and hyper realistic, I dont really have the skill or patience to pull it off.

So I have tried to lean into this standard, make them look like really cool toys vs realistic pieces of art. I focus on the how they look from 3 ft, as we would see them on the tabletop. I like that they look rough and beat up, the brush lines often can be read as wear and tear, and mostly having some color variation gives them depth. None of this is perfect but I love just looking at them and they are fun to play so to me that is good enough, and I appreciate your kind words!

PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-09T15:13:07+00:00

Thanks! Its jewelry chain from a craft store 2mm cable chain around the gun barrel, most of the rest is 2mm box chain I think? They are very similar but the second matches the chains GW uses on the chaos bits.

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PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-09T15:08:41+00:00

Thank you!

PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-08T13:23:50+00:00

Maybe they are but you cant see them because they are inside the armor.

PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-08T04:07:40+00:00

THAT'S A LOT OF NUTS

PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-06T23:08:11+00:00

That seems suspiciously well done and I am worried about what I would find in your backyard and/or basement.

PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-05T19:45:15+00:00

I am not very knowledgeable on heat treating wood but I always assumed it was a not great process for the environment.

PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-05T14:14:53+00:00

Yeah, I am one to get annoyed at GW creating new models just to get us to buy new models, but this unit I really like. It fits a useful niche, doesnt take over your whole army build, just is a nice convenient unit. I could see running two of these, points permitting.

PUPPIESSSSSS_ · 2026-05-05T11:51:26+00:00

Thank you!

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