Determined and inspired I opened the old lead box and got myself something big to paint. No plan, just straight to work. I followed this airbrush tutorial so I wouldn't have to worry about anything, but painting.
I really surprised myself how quickly I got this thing painted. It took me about 8 hours from start to finish. Below the results:
Christ! He turned out great!
ReplyDeleteTop job Dreamfish :)
Just blasted through that tutorial, it's quite good isn't it! Picked up a few painting tips didn't I :)
DeleteAnd very effective. I used a similiar technique on the cockatrice, but like his method better. The newer models seem more suiteable for airbrushing it seems.
DeleteCan't say I'm a massive fan of the model to start with but the PJ really makes it look cool and suitably fantastic !
ReplyDeleteThanks assless. I'm actually quite fond of it. I couldn't get my hands on one of them marauder or citadel hydras.
DeleteThis is not a model I am really aware of, though your paint job has certainly brought it alive. I particularly like the barnacle like scales that cover the model. Your painting really brings them out!
ReplyDeleteThanks, this model was released as part of the 6th edition DE army. It looks a lot like the Marauder version, see http://www.sodemons.com/rhhydras/index.htm
DeleteOh man I can't wait for a battle report with this gorgeous best tearing through wood elves aplenty!
ReplyDeleteHope you have the points to include a talismanic standard, binding a hydra is pretty pricy magic points wise.
Great job on the skin tones, mad do I want to see him in action!
The Hydra in 3rd edition is pretty neat, different profile types, lots of attacks, scaly skin, fear +1, breath attack, different body types, high S,T,W, but a bit low on WS. The Hydra in later editions are more toned down versions of what's available in 3rd edition. I'm sure to put him to the test sooner or later.
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