The bugs are coming......

....but I've been sidetracked.

As every good hobbyist knows there is never enough time to fit in all the hobby stuff that you 'want' to do. Thats partly because you look at many different options that you know will not happen, because you like looking at options. For example this week gone I have looked at: -

• The new Chaos Codex and written lists based around a normal Black Legion lord, Abaddon, Tzeentch sorcerer and Slaanesh Dark Apostle and thats just the HQ options.
• Space Marines are appearing again as I have a doubles tournament on the 17th and the Imperial fists are coming out to play
• Space Wolves have been looked at as a nostalgia trip for my first ever army and 'cause an old friend is back into the hobby with Space Wolves
• Tyranids......because I'm supposed to be looking at these guys!

So in October I made a bit of progress with painting the bugs (but need to step it up) and I have painted the one model I need for the doubles, my Imperial Fist Librarian, whom I plan having with Sternguard. Not sure yet which Psychic list to go with at all though.

I managed to get in a decent 900 point game with the bugs form Hive Fleet Tiamat last month and I have taken away the following lessons.

• Having 6 troops choices in 900 points is good for objectives if you can pin your opponent back and claim board control.
• Board control is vital for a Tyranid army and that can be achieved with hordes of little guys.
• Some firepower is a prudent choice for Tyranids as just claws will struggle if your opponent can maneuver.
• Unless you have monstrous creatures you really are quite squishy to basic boltguns and sterguard.

So  into month 4 and I'm thinking the following:

1. The tale is due to run for 6 months and with half of the time gone, not too many bugs are done but I'm happy with those that are.
2. For November its finish the ones I have and move onto getting all 6 Raveners done too. December will be busier so I will spend that time focusing on converting a Tyranid Prime.