Tutorial: How to paint Hivefleet Kraken Tyranids from Leviathan
Have you picked up the new Leviathan box and are still looking for a paint scheme for your Tyranids? How about my unique take on Hivefleet Kraken. In this step-by-step tutorial I’ll show you how to combine easy techniques like zenithal basecoating /slapchop, Contrast & Speedpaint and some well-placed highlights to create a real eye-catcher on the board – without having to paint yourself to death.
Showcase: Hivefleet Kraken Termagants from Leviathan
Unleash the insatiable hunger of Hivefleet Kraken as I bring two of the new Termagant models to life. Join me as I delve into techniques such as painting rich red carapaces, peachy highlights, and an urban-inspired touch.
Review: Warhammer 40.000 Leviathan
Leviathan is finally here! Join us in an epic XXL review of the 10th Edition Warhammer 40k launch box, covering each kit in detail with high-res sprue pics and a comprehensive walkthrough of all assembly options available. My honest thoughts about Leviathan – find them out in this review.
Showcase: Blood Angels Ballistus Dreadnought and Terminator (inc. painting guide)
Clad in impregnable armour and armed with devastating heavy weaponry the Blood Angels stain the sands of Baal with the foul stench of Xenos Ichor and stride onto the blog in a blaze of nostalgic glory. In this post, I’ll talk about early Blood Angel colour schemes, how to paint them with modern Citadel paints and also share a recent special gift I received from Eavy Metal themselves.
Scale Comparison: New Leviathan Terminators
Here comes an epic scale comparison of the new Terminator models from the Leviathan launch box for 10th edition of Warhammer 40.000. I included over 20 models from my collection, from 2nd Edition to Horus Heresy Terminators, Firstborn and Primaris Space Marines, Cadians, Skitarii, and more.
Showcase: Killzone Moroch Sector Fronteris board
Today I can finally present you my Sector Fronteris gaming board from Kill Team: Moroch. This black-and-white collection of terrain features all of the pieces from the Moroch board, plus a few other things as well. Check out more pictures and learn how I painted this scenery collection in this showcase post.
Showcase: Killzone Moroch Vox-antenna and Auspex Shrine
I managed to paint the second half of the terrain from the Kill Team: Moroch box, the Battlezone Fronteris Vox-antenna and Auspex Shrine. Find out more after the jump.
Showcase: Blood Angels Commander Dante (inc. painting guide)
Commander Dante is believed to be the oldest loyalist Space Marine at over 1500 years old, having now crossed the Rubicon Primaris he is increased in strength and stature and prepared to face the the enemies of the Emperor once more. In this post I’ll share some glorious photos I took of Commander Dante as well as my painting guide recipe card.
Review: The Lion & Retinue
The Arks of Omen saga concludes with the fifth book The Lion. That can only mean that the long lost Primarch of the Dark Angels is back, so Guilliman doesn’t feel so alone anymore. Revealed at Adepticon 2023 for the first time, the Lion is now released in a brand new box set. Here comes our unboxing and review of The Lion & Retinue.
Tutorial: How to paint purple Chaos Possessed flesh
I got a lot of comments regarding the daemonic pallid flesh of my Alpha Legion Anointed, so here is a short tutorial for painting purple Chaos Possessed flesh. Perfect for Possessed, but also Daemonettes, Daemon Princes, Pink Horrors, you name it. Find out more in this post.
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