Showcases, Starcraft

How concept art and campaign replays shaped this stunning StarCraft Hydralisk paint scheme

Cinematic edit of gour Zerg Hydralisk models from StarCraft: Tabletop Miniatures Game, on a green Lost Temple battle mat and background

I managed to snag the Hydralisks early and so this project became a test bed for what I wanted my Zerg to look like (thanks again to Stahly for securing these for me at Salute!) Having been a huge fan of the StarCraft games since my youth, I wanted to really enjoy the nostalgia as I got to grips with these models. So I took my time reviewing old artwork and screenshots, even replaying some of the campaigns, trying to identify what felt truest to my personal, very subjective memory.

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Reviews, Starcraft

Review: Starcraft Zerg Expansion Set Hydralisk

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Archon Studios recently launched the Starcraft Tabletop Miniatures Game, bringing one of the most beloved real-time strategy franchises of all time to the tabletop. We at Tale of Painters couldn’t resist picking up a box at Salute and taking a closer look. So here comes our unboxing of one of the Zerg Expansion Sets, the Hydralisks. Read on for our full review of this iconic Zerg unit, inc. high-res sprue images and a scale comparison with Space Marines.

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