The Tau empire are a newly expanding race, but don’t underestimate their ability to adapt! When they faced the Tyranids they had to upgrade and did it fast!

Have you ever grabbed a lizard by the tail and it came off, and the lizard ran away. Well same principle! Come see one amazing Tau conversion!

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I’ve done or amazing figures I’ve seen around. If you click on the Army of One label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking figures, all at once. Today we take a look at an epic Ultramarines Land Raider!(by Jkin)  –Enjoy Maximus […]

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I’ve done or amazing figures I’ve seen around. If you click on the Army of One label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking figures, all at once. Today we take a look at Jkin’s Angron vs a converted Ferrus Manus by Beast. […]

Welcome to Conversion Corner, where we display great looking converted and Work In Progress (WIP) models from stuff we’ve done or amazing figures we’ve seen around. If you click on the Conversion Corner label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking conversions and more, all at once. Today we take a look at a sweet conversion by […]

Welcome to a very special Army of One, where I display great looking painted models from reader submissions!Interested in showing off your work on Spikey Bits, and seeing your name in lights? We want those pics! If you click on the Army of One label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking figures, all at once. Today we […]

Checkout this painted “Red Angel” Angron Primarch of the World Eaters model by Jkin! Over the break Jkin got to work on his Christmas present, and wrapped this paint job up in less than a day. I think it turned out quite well, as he was also able to detail the diorama with Angron’s signature face, as […]

Jkin recently finished painting up this Tau allies “detachment” in the traditional Autobot colors of Jetfire.He even managed to paint some Autobot insignias  on the Broadsides and Riptide models as well! These guys should complement most any allied force! Check them out in the Hobby Showcase below! -MBG

Interested in showing off your work on Spikey Bits, and seeing your name in lights? We want those pics!If you click on the Army of One label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking figures, all at once. Today we take a look at Jkin’s converted Thousand Sons Centurion models!  Pretty neat use of Dystopian Legion […]

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I’ve done or amazing figures I’ve seen around. If you click on the Army of One label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking figures, all at once. Today we take a look at one of  Jkin’s Pathfinder with ghillie suit.  Enjoy […]

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I’ve done or amazing figures I’ve seen around. If you click on the Army of One label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking figures, all at once. Today we take a look at Jkin’s sweet Tau Pathfinders. He finished up […]

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I’ve done or amazing figures I’ve seen around. If you click on the Army of One label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking figures, all at once. Today we take a look one of Jkin’s custom Pathfinders he’s working on […]

Welcome to Armies on Parade, where I display (in hopefully good detail) some great looking armies from major tournaments all across the United States. If you click on the Armies on Parade label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking armies, all at once. It’s like you were at a major event yourself, all from the comfort […]

Hey all, Jkin here to do a little tutorial on Sky-Earth reflections for glass / non-metallic metals if you wish. So a little back-story my main force is space wolves and I decided to add a detachment of IG for a little support; however, I really don’t think regular guardsmen could hack it on Fenris… so I made […]

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I’ve done or amazing figures I’ve seen around. If you click on the Army of One label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking figures, all at once. Today we take a look at Jkin’s Tau XV9 “Hazard” Crisis Suit […]

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I’ve done or amazing figures I’ve seen around. If you click on the Army of One label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking figures, all at once. Today we take a look at Jkin’s incredibly detailed Black Templar Vindicator […]

Hobbimaniacs! Today we are bringing in some great retro feels! Here is a Pre-Heresy Ahriman of Prospero for you to feast your eyes upon!

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I’ve done or amazing figures I’ve seen around. If you click on the Army of One label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking figures, all at once. Today we take a look at Jkin’s incredibly detailed Black Templar Land […]

It’s been a week since the new flyers released, and today I have for you a closer look at Jkin’s Stormtalon Attack Helicopter conversion.Its still a work in progress, but I figured I’d show it off to help inspire mad converters out there, as to the potential of this kit! Be sure to checkout the original post here. http://blog.spikeybits.com/2012/06/stormtalon-helicopter-work-in-progress.html – Have […]

Well since Finecast came out almost one year ago, metals have almost all but disappeared.  Which has been quite devastating to some lines, most notable Tau.The problem is, well you can’t get Crisis Commanders, Broadsides, or even the long lost Shadowsun. So whats a budding Tau player supposed to do?  Beg, borrow, and steal some […]