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Bishmeister

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I've always loved the Forge World Colossal Squig model and it seems to me to be an absolute must for the Moonclan Grot Squig army.

After building the model I felt it seemed a little bland and it didn't seem to fit with the hectic rabble that I envisioned Moonclan Grots to be. I like the idea of the crazy grots eating too many mushrooms and trying to out do each other in dangerous shows of bravado.  

I also find it difficult not to kitbash/convert models to individualise them to my army, so I set about adding on some bits and pieces. The old metal Fanatic models are perfect for adding a bit of humour and momentum to any squig. I also added some grots  from many different decades as a bit of a homage to the Moonclan Grot/ Night Goblin range. With the addition of lots of chains & balls and chains I was slowly building a narrative that hinted at the method of controlling and directing the movement of the Colossal Squig.

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Total weight of the model so far is 368g, a true heavyweight Squig.

 

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and with base coat, washes and some highlights on the Squig itself. This is a real challenge to paint albeit very enjoyable. A very old fanatic model becomes the proverbial carrot on a stick.

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Some work on the base. The idea is that the Squig has just landed on a massive mushroom and has broken it, I had planned to have a grot fishing sitting on the mushroom being catapulted in the air but not sure now. I also wanted the base to be very robust to support the weight of the Squig. The Squig, mushroom and base are all pinned with coat hanger wire.

 

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This is currently where the model is at, plenty of work left to do. I will upate this post as progress happens.

Thanks for looking.

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Dez

Fantastic! The only thing I would change is going with a warmer color, I don't think the blue truly expresses the rage he must be feeling at all these annoying little buggers crawling all over him!

If you are looking for something fishing, try the Gremlins from Malifaux. Should be able to convert something from that.

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EvDJ

This is why I love Grots (and Skaven) because things like this would make perfect sense to the warped little minds of these hopped up lunatics..and the way you've modeled it shows so much of that character. love it!

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Shyvax

it looks brilliant. If I may, I am not sure about the big mushroom scenary base, it looks already really cool on a 'standard' base, but that being said, it looks stunning!

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FullMetalRPG

Absolutely fantastic! This is what Forge World models are all about. I would be super honored if I ever got to play against such an excellent piece.

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Bishmeister

Thank you for the kind words of encouragement and suggestions folks.

@Dezs the squig colour in my army but I appreciate your suggestion of making it warmer, I may add some purple washes into the recessess to giv more depth. Thank you for heads up on the fishing minis.                 

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Bishmeister

@Shyvax I went with he big mushroon on the base as I wanted to raise the model up and change the angle so the face is seen more easily as the original model is almost facing the ground. I think once it is all painted and the base is complete it will look more aesthetically pleasing. Thanks for the praise.

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