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Author:  sean_68333 [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 3:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Tyranid test models
I am almost finished with one army project so am planning the next one. I think it might be Tyranids. I've painted a couple of bases and would love to hear your thoughts.

Do the bases need a little more? I was thinking a patch or two of brown flock or static grass.

I've a few more pictures on my blog. http://gamingandshooting.blogspot.com/2014/08/epic-40k-tyranids-test-models.html

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Author:  primarch [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tyranid test models
Hi!

VERY nice!

Primarch
Author:  AxelFendersson [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 5:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tyranid test models
Looking very nice. Look forward to seeing more.

sean_68333 wrote:
Do the bases need a little more? I was thinking a patch or two of brown flock or static grass.

A few grass patches would probably be a good addition, yes.

Have you also considered doing something to disguise where the models meet the bases? Having each figure visibly standing on a little flat disc disrupts the look a little, I feel.
Author:  GlynG [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 7:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tyranid test models
Personally I reckon a light brown / tan colour would complement those models much better than the grey. Steel Legion Drab (used to be called Graveyard Earth before GW redid its paint range) is the colour I have in mind and used to often use for bases e.g. on my Raven Guard Terminators
http://www.coolminiornot.com/pics/pics8 ... e4e219.jpg

Tyranid hive fleets are attracted to worlds with life to consume rather than lifeless planets, so grass and such would be good. It would add interest to the base too, epic having much more base relative to model compared to 40k getting a good looking base is more important.

Nice work on the tyranids though! Good Leviathan scheme :)
Author:  sean_68333 [ Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tyranid test models
I have been thinking that a brown base may be the way to go. I will paint up one or two for comparison and see how they look.

Thanks!
Author:  Lead-Space [ Fri Aug 22, 2014 11:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Tyranid test models
Ash bases are actually ok since Tyranids consume everything and leave only barren razed land behind
Author:  sean_68333 [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 2:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tyranid test models
I've added a bit more contrast to the models and basing.

I painted the claws red and the armor plates bone.

For the bases, I went with brown and some green flocks.

What do you think? Any better?

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Author:  primarch [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 2:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tyranid test models
Hi!

I think they look great! :)

Primarch
Author:  Ole [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 2:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tyranid test models
Moin,

bases look much better.

Ole
Author:  MrGonzo [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 4:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tyranid test models
Much better! *thumb up
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