{"product_id":"diseased-planetary-guard-spore-sprinter-squad-10-models","title":"Diseased Spore Sprinter Squad (10 models)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"490\" data-start=\"24\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"61\" data-start=\"28\"\u003eDiseased Spore Sprinter Squad\u003c\/strong\u003e are fast-moving horrors born from infection and decay. These \u003cstrong data-end=\"135\" data-start=\"123\"\u003eDiseased\u003c\/strong\u003e figures represent corrupted infantry whose bodies have been twisted by parasitic spores and biomechanical rot, turning once-human soldiers into sprinting vectors of contagion. Their warped physiques, exposed muscle, and unnatural poses capture the terrifying moment between mutation and madness as they charge across the battlefield spreading corruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"996\" data-start=\"492\"\u003eThis squad of \u003cstrong data-end=\"537\" data-start=\"506\"\u003e10 Diseased Spore Sprinters\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to embody speed, aggression, and relentless biological decay. Many of the models are posed mid-sprint, lunging or reaching forward with elongated claws and mutated limbs. Some display grotesque tendrils erupting from their bodies, while others show warped anatomy where the infection has overtaken bone and muscle alike. Their ragged clothing and partially intact armour plates hint at the soldiers they once were before the plague consumed them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1512\" data-start=\"998\"\u003eVisually, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"1012\"\u003eDiseased\u003c\/strong\u003e aesthetic focuses on organic horror fused with dystopian military elements. Torn fatigues, exposed ribcages, and swollen growths suggest the infection spreads from within, bursting through skin and armour. Several models feature grotesque spore sacs, warped limbs, or parasite-like extensions that make them feel alive even before paint touches them. Their hunched running poses and grasping hands make them perfect for representing plague-driven assault troops overwhelming enemy lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1890\" data-start=\"1514\"\u003eOn the tabletop, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1568\" data-start=\"1535\"\u003eDiseased Spore Sprinter Squad\u003c\/strong\u003e excels as a fast-moving swarm unit. Their poses and design convey the feeling of a relentless outbreak — a wave of corrupted infantry surging forward with frightening speed. Whether used as infected shock troops, plague cultists, or bio-mutated raiders, they add a powerful narrative element to any grimdark sci-fi force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2189\" data-start=\"1892\"\u003eEach miniature stands approximately \u003cstrong data-end=\"1954\" data-start=\"1928\"\u003e29mm from feet to eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e and is scaled for compatibility with most 28–32mm tabletop systems. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"2039\" data-start=\"2027\"\u003eDiseased\u003c\/strong\u003e details sculpted across the squad ensure they look striking both individually and when deployed as a terrifying mob advancing across the battlefield.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePainting Guide:  Diseased Spore Sprinter Squad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainting the Diseased Spore Sprinter Squad is a great opportunity to experiment with sickly colours, organic textures, and grimdark weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Prime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack primer for a dark grim tone, or grey primer for easier colour layering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Armour Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse muted greens, dirty browns, or faded military greys for clothing and armour fragments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlight with pale greens or bone colours to create a sickly infected look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Trim and Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint straps and torn cloth with dark leather browns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse washes like dark brown or green to deepen recesses and enhance decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Weapons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClaws and mutated limbs work well in bone, flesh, or diseased purple tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd subtle gloss varnish to tentacles or spore sacs for a wet organic effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Weathering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd chipped armour using sponge techniques with dark brown or metallics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply grime streaks and infected slime around wounds and mutations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Bases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry toxic wasteland bases using cracked earth, swamp mud, or spore-covered terrain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are a licensed seller and merchant tier subscriber of DakkaDakka.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artifex Fabricatum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56907771412812,"sku":"ATLANDDISEASEDSPORE","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/9259\/1180\/files\/1_25833c03-42a4-458d-8d18-0eed2d04ff34.png?v=1773702072","url":"https:\/\/artifexfabricatum.co.uk\/products\/diseased-planetary-guard-spore-sprinter-squad-10-models","provider":"Artifex Fabricatum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}