Showcase: Tyranids Genestealer from Hive Fleet Hydra (inc. painting guide)
For my review of Pro Acryl I painted one of the fantastic new Genestealer sculpts as a demo model. I chose the classicdeep blue and pale purple paint scheme known from Space Hulk, which is now attributed to the hive fleet Hydra. In this post I explain how I did it.
Review: Tyranids Lictor, Neurolictor, and Deathleaper
Stealthy Lictors are emerging from the shadows for the first time in plastic. In this review, we’ll take a close look at the Lictor, Neurolictor, and Deathleaper models, exploring their design, versatility, and what they bring to the Tyranids army. Let’s dive into a world of stealth and terror.
Review: Tyranids Norn Emissary, Biovore, Hormagaunts & Genestealers
After the Great Devourer narrowly won the Battle for Oghram, Tyranid collectors can now look forward to a new Codex and a new wave of miniatures. In part 1 of our reviews, we take a closer look at the Norn Emissary / Assimilator, the Biovore / Pyrovore, as well as the new Hormagaunts and Genestealers.
Tutorial: How to paint Hivefleet Lotan Tyranids
Lotan is one of the new Hive Fleet introduced in the 10th edition of Warhammer 40k. In this tutorial I demonstrate how to paint Lotan’s characterful colour scheme with its crimson skin and reddish shimmering black carapace. For this I use the new paints and washes from TTCombat, but the painting guide can be easily followed with Citadel Colours as well.
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.
Review: Tyranids Parasite of Mortrex
The new Tyranid Codex spawned a new model for the Great Devourer: the Parasite of Mortrex, a unique bio form that first appeared in 5th Edition and now gets its own model for the first time. We take a look at what’s in the box.
Showcase: Tyranids Carnifex and Trygon by Aurélie
It’s Aurélie, I’m back with two Tyranid beasts from my latest commission, a Carnifex and a Trygon, painted with an intriguing colour shifting effect. Check out more pictures after the jump. I got the colour shifting paint from a local craft store. It’s also known…
Showcase: Tyranid Tyrannofex
Hey all, hope you are all well. Today I am showing something completely different. That being a model not by me, but my wife. A Tyranid Tyrannofex. She painted this years ago when she first started collecting Tyranids and playing. I was quite proud of…
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