Tyranid Ripper Swarm, Hive Fleet Leviathan 12-Jul-2023

These new Nids are something else, eh?

Ever wonder how you could collect hordes of miniatures without completely emptying your pockets? For many years, Matthew has collected Tyranids throughout their various changes in editions of Warhammer 40000. Their builds and playstyles have varied and he's developed a BUG-LIKE intuition when it comes to the best ways to build army lists for them. Due to being stuck at home filming videos, Matthew has been able to stretch his mind and figure out new ways of making content. One of those new video ideas came in the form of sharing his Nid knowledge with you. In this video, Matthew shows you a couple of inexpensive ways to start collecting Tyranids. We can always benefit from saving some cash yet still enjoying the hobby we love. For those of you who are Tyranid players, do you agree with Matthew's methods? How would you collect Tyranids on the cheap? What is your favourite build type for this army? Share your opinion and devour the fleshy comments that unfold. #warhammer40k #tyranids #warhammer40000 #warhammer40ktyranids #nids #hivefleetbehemoth #hivefleetkraken #hivefleetleviathan #miniwargaming #40khordes #cheaptyranids #mwgmatthew #miniwargamingmatthew #mwgmatt #mwgtyranids #miniwargamingtyranids https://www.instagram.com/p/B_XZBjwBxDz/?igshid=1mv8y31zqofkk

My Tervigon :) I'm pretty happy with how the birthing sack turned out! All I need to do now is figure out how to keep her alive during games, as she always seems to be priority target # 1 for my opponent's big guns :p #Warhammer40K #Warhammer #painting #Tyranids #wargaming #HiveFleetLeviathan

Tyranid Screamer-Killer, Hive Fleet Leviathan 21-Jan-2024

Adored painting this big lass. I've been dying to get my hands on her since the box dropped and finally found the time to get started a few weeks ago.

Big models like this are a challenge purely from surface area. There's a lot to think about, and a lot of free space to possibly fill out - Which works perfectly for my army with their yellow carapace accents.

The head is an alternative 3D print from Hive Delta, I much prefer it to the Danny DeVito head of the original.

Also tried a bit harder on the basing. Keeping with my army's urban theme, I made a wall that I suitably destroyed. Scrawled some cheeky 'The Emperor protects' graffiti across it, which he's doing a superb job of btw...

Tyranid Barbgaunt, Hive Fleet Leviathan 22-Aug-2023

And that's one of each unit from the Leviathan box done! A good standard to paint the rest to :D

The Barbgaunt was really fun too. Had to paint the cannon twice, as I'd forgotten that I paint weapons red in this scheme, and I did the brain on the parasite twice to get more differentiation between it and the inner flesh. But I'm super happy with the patterning and the dribblys, had some comments that it's reminiscent of Alien Xenomorphs, which is cool af

So ...maybe a big bug next? Give myself a challenge? :o

Tyranid Von Ryan's Leaper, Hive Fleet Leviathan 24-Jul-2023

Bigger critter from the Leviathan box, really enjoyed painting this thing. First time trying clear thread along with UHU for the drool, really like how that looks. Tried a more speckled look for the yellow markings - they're stealth creatures at the end of the day, probably shouldn't be too garish.

Just a Barbgaunt left for one of each unit from the box done, as an example to paint the rest up to!

Tyranid Termagant, Hive Fleet Leviathan 01-Jul-2023

Continuing on with the Leviathan box, still figuring out the schemes for each unit. I need to nail the Termys down, I'm sure I'll be painting a lot of these!

Tyranid Parasite of Mortrex, Hive Fleet Leviathan 26-Jun-2022

First ‘Nid for 4 years and had a riot. Tweaking the Leviathan scheme to make it my own by adding the markings across the back of the carapace.

Made a video tutorial showing my process for her.

Tyranid Neurogaunt, Hive Fleet Leviathan 26-Jun-2023

Leviathan dropped and I was excited!

Didn't want to jump on the big critters straight away, and these cute little guys stood out. This is the first pass at my scheme on these, really like how it turned out and I had a blast. Looking forward to cracking through the rest.

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Tyranid Winged Hive Tyrant, Leviathan 12-Jan-2018