A random thought on painting

So, I have been painting more nids since I got off work stopping ot work on a Manhunter from time to time so I dont have to see the nids the whole timeI have realized something though. When you are doing a big army small steps can take forever. I dont mind it. In fac it is relaxing. But I have noticed that making the bases is about 2 days of work alone, basing all the models will take a few hours as well on its own.

Even thought I never intend to field this army on a tabletop as I am going to sell it, I still find a sense of satisfaction in makign them and bringing to life a horde of Tyranids that I know someone, maybe even I, will have to face down one day. Of course though, I also think I am partially driven by the want to play against armies painted to at least the same level as mine, or painted at all.

I know that might make me an elitist of sorts because I dont like playing with unpainted pieces. I think though that a fully painted and based army though lends a certain cinematic feeling to the game.

Anyway.... I do digress...

Basicaly I hate looking at crap like this:

Click to zoom in, not for the faint of heart

Yes Stelek, your army looks shitty.


What are everyone elses thoughts on painting, be it Warmachine, Warhammer, 40K, or any other game out there that you like?