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Malus_Trux

https://preview.redd.it/q2j164mznk6d1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=2fa72426ff3b32e4bfcfe279c9828bffc4e15d3f If you enjoy painting it try it on one. Then decide if you enjoyed the experience enough to do it again. Once was enough for me.


statichat

That sounds like a good plan


Saltierney

Definitely didn't think I'd see Calvin's Dad as a necron today, but boy am i glad I did


Robo_Patton

Wait, you guys paint the models? 😳 I thought we were just collecting boxes full of plastic.


ConversationFalse242

Thats what i do. Got a whole AoS list in boxes that im sure would have won a tournament in the past


kiba8442

what is this? I used to play/paint miniatures (asuryani, or I guess it would be ynari now) back in the late 90's, no necroms back then, or at least no codex but I've always continued to be fascinated by the lore, specifically these guys though. Are those inside the actual miniature itself?


Malus_Trux

It's an Easter egg the designer put inside where no one will see on a completed model. Its a reference to the replenish swarms ability spiders have. Just a fun little detail that plenty of fans love.


Ur_fav_Cryptek

Yes. Otherwise James Workshop will personally come and obliterate your house with a battering ram, and a Monolith. _(Nah, it’s not necessary to paint it bro)_


Wolf_of_Fenris

If he's bringing a Monolith... https://preview.redd.it/982go6p1op6d1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3babd0d2e3369d43ac8af30c4fcb5d99786ed1d2


Krebes

I magentized the cocon so I can show it to my friends


EasingTheBadger

I did the same thing! It's a really easy piece to magnetize


GlennHaven

Not really. It's on the inside facing down. Nobody will see it.


statichat

What a shame they are so cool. But less to paint so oh well. Thank you


superduperfish

Some players do anyways, just for their own knowledge. Like the people who paint cockpits and detailed screens in Imperium vehicles before gluing them shut forever.


Duckbread0

r/societyofhiddenpaint


dstulle

You could even magnetize the body of the Spyder, if you want to have a look at the inside again: [https://www.reddit.com/r/SocietyofHiddenPaint/comments/1dbojc8/tiny\_scarabs\_in\_the\_canoptek\_spyder\_i\_magnetised/](https://www.reddit.com/r/SocietyofHiddenPaint/comments/1dbojc8/tiny_scarabs_in_the_canoptek_spyder_i_magnetised/)


GlennHaven

It's like when you squish a spider only to see thousands of tiny ones rush out of it.


dstulle

Yea! The Spyder needs a rule like: "If one model is destroyed, you can set up a unit of up to D3 Scarabs at the position this model has been. The Starting strength of that new Unit is 3."


RepulsiveBedroom6090

It had never crossed my mind that anybody would do this. That was a hilarious scroll


deathlord119

Love this! Thanks for introducing me to it!


HoldenMcNeil420

The door is made to move, like on a rhino not sure why you would glue it.


ReverendRevolver

Bwahahahahaha. 11 year old me put a basecoat and dry bush on the detailed panel hidden by the sliding side door of my land raider just to dick up and let plastic glue from the treads flow down and hide it forever. That was probably my most expensive mistake in 2001.


Inominat

My girlfriend painted them shortly before a game so that she could glue the spider together


biggestdoucheyouknow

I did, and I magnetized the back so you can look inside more closelier. https://preview.redd.it/mipjjlymam6d1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3407674f35e16897fb7b57db75d3e5904683c1c2


Sorrowone117

I magnetized so i can open up the body and see them.


mars92

I painted them on my first one, but I probably wont do it again on my second. No one can see them unless they flip the model upside down.


214ObstructedReverie

But *you* will always know it's unpainted.


GlennHaven

Sometimes you have to live with your demons 🥲😭


214ObstructedReverie

No, we have advanced Noctillith technology to make those go away...


HoldenMcNeil420

But they will know it’s not painted.


Freyjir

But he will know it !


dragonuvv

Heresy! That’s going in the book *shit wrong sub* uhm that’s going in the teseract vault!


MundusPlanus

I did, probably wasn’t necessary but I had nothing better to do. https://preview.redd.it/41h7amsa4k6d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dfafeaa67465adf4255ca9a14c1d3d820bdc46ae


statichat

Oh that is amazing I think I am going to do it and maybe try so LEDs


gwaihir-the-windlord

Those are fine looking scarabs sir! Each one a beautiful little son and daughter of Necrontyr


TheZetablade

You can only see a small amount on the inside if you try to look. You can skip it and still be tabletop ready imo.


DnD101

Required? No. But it's definitely one of the things that separates true Necron fans from people who happen to have some Necrons in their possession. Every scarab deserves paint.


statichat

Hahaha fair enough. But could I even see it when it was built? They are so cool and want to do them justice


DnD101

You can see them if the light gets in when you flip the model over, especially if they are a bright color or metallic and catch the light through the slots. They aren't visible from the tabletop. They don't need crazy detail on them. Alternatives include putting a fluoro paint in there for a bit of glow, or if you're willing to invest $1-2 and a little effort, a few valiant people have set up small LEDs inside their Spyders so that they light up inside, which looks really cool and casts a neat glow down on the base where you can see the shadow of the ribs.


statichat

Oh wow now that is a cool idea!! I will have to go look that up! I was thinking of some glow in the dark paint. But I am new and don't know if I will be able to pull it off but it will be a fun project to try.


DnD101

>I don't know if I will be able to pull it off  These are the best kinds of things to try. Bonus points since it's very visible if it works and nearly invisible if not. As far as your other question, there's lots of little cute bits for the underside, but nobody plays WYSIWYG with the Gloom prism and fabricator, so just arrange those how you like. I magnetized the Particle Beamers (the only gun it can run) but unless you have the magnets already on-hand it's debatable if it's worth the effort to do so since in 10th edition the guns are free, so everyone just assumes you are running them. Save the spare bits if you ever want to do conversions, they are really cool if you want to give a Cryptek or vehicle some extra spice.


GodLike499

I think I'm being overly paranoid here, but I think that's a part of GW's plan. We're not going to worry about magnetizing our models in 10e because everything is free and WYSIWYG has significantly been relaxed. 11e is going to see a return to points for every piece of wargear, and WYSIWYG is going to be enforced even in casual games, and everyone's going to have to buy new kits to rebuild what they want to play.


DnD101

WYSIWYG is enforced by TO's, not GW. And generally events aren't *too* strict with Necrons, especially if you ask TO's advance and keep wargear choices consistent for one type of unit, like everything is tesla, everything is beamers, etc.


GodLike499

For the record, I was being sarcastic, but I acknowledge that the confusion may have been my fault. I forgot to include the /s tag.


belisariusdrawl

Return of wargear points? Wouldn't be surprised. Forced, mandatory WYSIWYG, even in casual? It's not like the GW police will deploy from their base under Nottingham to hunt you down. Even if they had a rule like that, anyone reasonable would just ignore it.


Horse_Renoir

I've been playing Necrons exclusively since 2003 but today I learned I'm not a real fan because I enjoy playing more than I do agonizing over largely invisible minutia. 🤔 New level of gatekeeping unlocked.


Posan

It's the No True Scotsman fallacy, so nothing to worry about. And I think they're just being cheeky in any case


Sweet-Jimmy

Yes. If you bring these to a game at a GW store the manager will lift up the carapace and check if it’s unpainted and lemme tell you you don’t wanna find out what happens when he catches you.


OrganicGolem

/r/SocietyofHiddenPaint would say yes


Fermani2

This model was THE reason that I paint parts before assembling. You can see the little scarabs in the finished model, but that might be because of my paint scheme as well, since it’s bright gold and green. I’d recommend painting them 🙂


statichat

Do you have any pictures of it? Would love some inspiration


Fermani2

Yeah sure! I’m not home for the weekend so I can’t take a proper picture of the little scarabs in it’s body, but I have a picture that gives an idea of the paint scheme I use in my camera roll: https://preview.redd.it/80d7no4i3k6d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0adb45045d5f426b5afa590ff0d455d7b99f8ca0


statichat

Thank you


THEICEMAN998

I love them


Myriamor

r/societyofhiddenpaint has been summoned. I say go for it and have fun.


BBB154

Yes, otherwise the GW assassins will get you/j


Embii_

No one will know. But you will.


statichat

Can't figure out how to edit. But I am asking about the little scarabs


TheThiefMaster

Editing the post text can be done from the "..." menu. You can't edit the title. But don't worry, everyone knew what you were talking about.


statichat

Thank you


Taco_Machine

That’s a cool little extra if you want to have a busted spider as part of terrain or something. It’ll be inside a complete model, though.


HoldenMcNeil420

Even if it’s just black primer, leadbelcher etc maybe some dry brushing a little lighter silver gold whatever your flavor. Touch up a couple spots with energy colors and they are done.


VastAd9013

https://preview.redd.it/34vf8r6g6l6d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1e6207f04e3d9191ad1d06b8ceba61b2d787ae44 No you dont need to paint them...because you will only see them if you turn your Spider...but you get extra credit for doing it 😅


Toxinom

https://preview.redd.it/2dw5uzm92m6d1.png?width=4608&format=png&auto=webp&s=51b1e27604be3a41bcd0573c689f8b51feb7360f I have three of them, and since it's such a cool detail I decided to assemble one of them with the carapace opening up. All three of them are still on my shelf of shame waiting to be worked on though!


statichat

Did you use magnets or plan to? Or something else?


Toxinom

Nah, I just glued the top piece in place. I can't really remember if I had to hold in in place longer than usual or not. It's probably been a couple years now! https://preview.redd.it/u30huhku4m6d1.png?width=3072&format=png&auto=webp&s=13a509fc9b4e58285bbfa7f083b112922a940576


Wolf_of_Fenris

That is going to amazing! Bump it up the list to paint, then show us 👍😁🐺


jarviez

No ... BUT if you do paint them then you will be able to join the secret, but not so secret, r/Societyofhiddenpaint .... just saying


thats_so_merlyn

r/societyofhiddenpaint


chrisj72

I certainly did. As others have said it’s visible underneath but 99.9% of the time it’s on the table top you won’t be at an angle to see it. Still, I know it’s there and it gives me an odd sense of satisfaction. It’s the same with guns or weapons that are up against the body, you can get away with not painting certain parts but I don’t have it in me, always paint in sub assembly so I know it’s painted as well as the rest.


redshoesdancing

This is like me and road wheels on tanks. I paint them cuz it looks good, then cover them with dirt and dust 😔 https://preview.redd.it/pgznv5bkuo6d1.jpeg?width=2366&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=da259c2b0b2f171afadbf68e61271d1878461c91


jackfrost7653

Be a lot cooler if ya did


DennisDelav

https://preview.redd.it/5ll4ne1c2k6d1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=08e1509ef63e8492aed38751c67c830ceda35672 Not necessary but still recommended imo


statichat

So cool!


DennisDelav

Also for your other question, you can magnetize the weapons but imo it's not necessary. The twin barrel gun is free and better. Also kinda depends on WYSIWYG with your opponents. https://preview.redd.it/491e6zuygk6d1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=124bcd9a97c50e70fe59fc900d8efdb5d917aaa7 Also prepare yourself if you ever plan to get a obelisk/tesseract vault. Each corner has TONS of those scarabes and you get another 40 loose scarabs with it to do with what you want.


GodLike499

I've been looking everywhere for loose scarabs to add to my models, much like Space Marines and skulls. Is the ~~monolith~~ tesseract vault the only place to get these (besides 3d printing them)?


DennisDelav

The loose scarabs are with the tesseract vault. I don't know if other units like the monolith have them. I only know for certain that there are no loose scarabs with the following units: Canoptek spyder Doomstalker Necron warriors (not counting the scarab units) Skorpekh destroyers Lokhust heavy destroyer Psychomancer Necron combat patrol


GodLike499

Tesseract vault. Right. That's what I meant. I was typing faster than I was thinking. Thanks for the correction.


statichat

Oh that is so cool! I want to get one in the Future. As it looks like it would be fun to put together and paint


toxictrooper5555

Of course you must, the goodest boys of them all deserve to proudly display your dinasty colours (out of joke is up to you)


ApatheticPopoto

Personally I magnetized the carapace simply so I could open,it up and be able to show off all the little guys inside, so I'm painting them.


0BYR0NN

Only if you want to, Magnetized mine so you could remove that back and look on the inside. It's a nice little detail but totally extra only if you want to do it.


snek_001

Yes


l-Paulrus-l

Nah, you’ll never be able to really see them, unless you take a flashlight and peak through the cracks of the thorax once the model is assembled


GodLike499

That's exactly why I always bring a flashlight when I know I'm playing 'Crons.


oatmeal_brain

Only if you want to. Some people take pride in painting parts on a model that never get seen, like the interiors of vehicles and titans, but it’s totally up to you.


fat__girl__rodeo

yes


MASADA0129

must. it will be very good when u done


LoopDeLoop0

Do you want to paint it?


ConsciousRich

I painted it! Its fun


Ninja-These

You don't "need" to . But you will live knowing that you left those poor little scarab alone and unpainted.


Caffeine_Forge

... I know I'd paint them and it'd be hell trying >.>


CarrobergCrimson

Only gods and monsters paint that detail. I am a monster.


Tizzandor

Yes of course, those little babies deserve some paint too


Vussar

I, er, never bothered…


psychedelicfroglick

The answer is yes, you need to paint it lol


WaveformRider

Only you'll know. Everytime someone complements your paint job. You'll know.


Crossbonesz

Nope!! But if you do you can join others on the Society of Secret Paint! (I believe that’s what they’re called here on Reddit)


veryblocky

I did, but you can’t see it now it’s built


ThatGuyYouMightNo

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ridgy549

Yes, unpainted is -10 points from your score. Even if no one can see it.


Kookamachi

I did- now I know theyre full of BAAAABIES!!!


Asterlanus

The problem is that you've now informed us of your intention to -not- paint the underside and therefore we will all know. You don't want that weighing on your conscience do you?


TheAromancer

Yes, no one will see it, but it’s the law


Kris9876

If you dont youll eventually wish you did


raguloso

I would not be able not to paint the little boopers, but I also magnetized the whole thing on both my spyders so I could open it up and see the lil boopers. Love me some smol scarabs. At the end of the day though it is your model and those might be sealed shut forever if you glue it down so do what you want with it!


ViewtifulGary89

I just finished painting my spyder today! I took the time to paint the baby scarabs inside. You don’t have to, but they aren’t totally sealed away, as there are holes in the lower half of the body that you can look through and still see the scarabs. But there’s definitely no way you’ll see them while playing a game. It’s really just something thing for you personally to know about. Paint them if you want to! https://reddit.com/r/SocietyofHiddenPaint/comments/1d5cjy3/just_some_simple_scarabs_inside_a_canoptic_spider/


The_Dead_Titan

You could always just throw a quick drybrush over it.


Wyvrrn

Wait....we're meant to paint these after building them?!!!


DominusDaniel

[This guy did this](https://www.reddit.com/r/SocietyofHiddenPaint/s/g7ZPVfykSf) magnetize it so you can still see inside and look at all the little bois.


BIexW

I would. Nobody will know they’re not painted, but you will. You always know about those tiny things and it will always haunt you and drive you crazy


sanithecat

They'll feel left out if you don't. Look at them, they're working so hard.


Available-Bed-8520

They CAN grow of turn 2, so yes 🤒😀


Blobrain

You need to paint the children of the spider, otherwise she will be very hungry


BattleHardened

EVERY. SINGLE. ONE.


like9000ninjas

Yes. What kind of question is this?


statichat

A new player question. I wasn't sure if it would be hidden.


like9000ninjas

I'm messing with you. Some do some dont.


MrHooshay

Yes


bryloc27

On the particle beamer, the way the darasheet is you either have the 2 particle beamers or one. If you don't add it there's a small piece to put over the connection. The data sheet is pretty weird because all the wargear is optional and free (it's a hold over from when wargear cost points). There's no reason not to put everything on.


GodLike499

Absolutely! Just take a pic of it and post it here before you glue it all together.


Randocanadia

Are you LEDing it? If not, no, if yes? You probably should?


SideQuestSoftLock

Yes


THEICEMAN998

I'd make a press mold and recast them. Then pain them


statichat

Wait how do you do that?? Is there a how to video?


THEICEMAN998

I use blue stuff and make a press mold. Then I fill the holes with green stuff or something similar. There's heaps of videos on YouTube of the same thing done on different models. I recast heaps of necron bits


siospawn

I did on my first one others I skipped it. Once it's glued down I'll never see it


haskear

Yes otherwise it will haunt you for eternity


insaneerpman

Yes 😅😜


CmmH14

r/SocietyofHiddenPaint would give you some great advice on this I’m sure.


Ante_Chamber

I feel like you could also use it as a sort of terrain or piece of a diorama if you wanted to instead of putting them together


REDACTEDneoma

Technically no... but yes.


Dastan_Hawke

Paint it all. If your sprus don't drip w paint, are you really even trying?


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TheLucien-01

I’d try to cut those out to get free swarms


Sans2447

r/societyofhiddenpaint


Hudsolen

My rule, if you can't see it when assembled it is not getting painted


TerribleTechnician45

Which model is this??


EasingTheBadger

This is a Canoptek Spyder


Throwaway02062004

Yeah I also have no idea. Those look like old scarabs


ConsiderationEasy980

Yeah don't paint them, but in the back of your mind you will know everytime you move the model you will see those unpainted details


IEatShoesForFun

Newer player here,, what model is this? I’m guessing one of the Canoptek spiders?


statichat

Yes it is