Speedpaint 3 Classic Tyranid Hive Fleets for
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After I posted a video on painting up the newer Tyranid Hive Fleets using contrast paints and very little effort, people wanted to see some classic Hive Fleets schemes done in the same style! So here you go! Kraken, Behemoth, and of course Leviathan, the poster child for #new40k! Tyranids are super easy and fun to paint, but try not to spend too much time on the hordes of gaunts running around the table or you'll never get an army finished! These mini tutorials are perfect for army painting large numbers of little 'nids but I'm also planning a tutorial on translating these schemes to a larger model. Let me know what is your favourite Hive Fleet from the 6 I've covered so far and I'll paint up a Hive Tyrant to show you how to add extra details to your main character models! I'll only be painting one Hive Tyrant(the steps for translating the schemes will be the same for all) so make sure you vote below! PS These tyrands were 3D printed for testers and were not harmed in the process.
Here's the video on the new Hive Fleet schemes!
• How to Paint the 3 new...
Primers:
Chaos Black
Grey Seer (zenithal)
FAQ: Adding a light spray of Grey Seer over a full coat of black primer adds a small amount of texture to the primer which gives the contrast paint more to grip on to. It also adds light and shadows which helps define the model more.
Behemoth 1:14
Flesh Tearers Red (contrast)
Kroxigor Scales (contrast)
Black Templar (contrast)
Nuln Oil (shade)
Mephiston Red (base)
Sotek Green (layer)
‘Ardcoat (technical)
Kraken 5:13
Aggaros Dunes (contrast)
Flesh Tearers Red (contrast)
Seraphim Sepia (shade)
Ushabti Bone (layer)
Khorne Red (base)
Leviathan 8:46
Flesh Tearers Red (contrast)
Luxion Purple (contrast)
Nuln Oil (shade)
Pallid Wych Flesh (layer)
Khorne Red (base)
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Let me know what is your favourite Hive Fleet from the 6 I've covered so far and I'll paint up a Hive Tyrant to show you how to add extra details to your main character models!
Leviathan :)
Kraken.
Torn between the third colour scheme in the first vid and the Leviathan ... tough choice. The third colour scheme from the first vid is my final answer.
loving behemoth!
The 3rd scheme from your first video please 🙏 especially as there is som much out there for the existing standard fleets.
The fact these are printed blows my mind. Technology has moved on so fast. Great paintjobs and tutorials.
Ye it’s crazy these days.
These videos are killing me, all the schemes look so good that I can't decide what I want to do! Great painting guides.
Sorry. Lol
Leviathan looks insane, definitely painting my 10th edition box in scheme. I’ll also add in either a pink/reddish wash or contrast to the fleshy openings on the skin but that’s the only thing I’d add
Yep always push the scheme a little further if it’s suits.
stunning work 👌
Thanks so much!
I’ve never heard someone pronounce Behemoth like that before
Your comment beat me to it. It’s definitely “beh-HEE-mith”, or some people might say “buh-HEE-mith”. But yeah, it’s not “beh-heh-moth” lol.
Welcome to my channel 😄
Nah nah, be-HEE-mith is for any other context, be-heh-moth is reserved for the fleet. We stand with be-heh-moth pronunciations
I'm always in big trouble finding a colour scheme for my minis and army's. This video is an absolute gamechanger. I'll going with your Behemoth Style. Absolutely awesome!
Oh wow that’s awesome to hear! Thanks so much! Hope they turn out well for you!
Absolutely super video Andy, thanks so much sharing. Definitely going to use this for the Tyranids in the Leviathan Box set.
Also wishing you the very best with this venture, remember speaking with you and all your super advice in GW Dublin over the years!
That’s very kind pal thank you. Glad you liked the videos.
These turned out amazing! 👍👏😁
Thanks so much, glad you liked them! 😊😊
so simple but looks so good thank you for this video
Anytime pal.
Wow, this is amazing to me. I sold off my Tyranids several years ago because I never could get a color scheme that I liked. This was long before Contrast paints which have been a game changer too, watching this makes me feel like giving Tyranids another go. Thanks!
Glad to hear it pal.
Well done mate, very quick which is perfect when doing a horde of these things 👍
Yes there is always more gaunts than you thought possible to paint 😂
I'll definitely be using the Leviathan recipe for my nids when the boxset comes out! Awesome job.
Great to hear pal.
The Behemoth scheme is just incredible! Would love to see it on a bigger model
Same here.
+1
I now use this on my whole army for behemoth I’m currently doing my screamer killer with it
All look great. I absolutely love leviathan .
Ye it turned out well.
Awesome video as always
Cheers pal.
Hey, love the quick schemes! You're dead right about reward/effort on the last one, absolutely cracking in very quick order. I didn't cop until you mentioned it but I met you once at GW Dublin, you were sound and gave me quick tips that were really welcome on my return to the mini hobby. Cheers! :)
Glad I could help then. And glad your liking the videos now.
That Behemoth is very badass an entire army of that will look fantastic on the table
I honestly don't think there's a bad scheme to choose, tyranids are that cool
Really appreciate your leviathan scheme and how easy it is.
Cheers! Super simple and easy to replicate for all those hordes :D
Fantastic guide mate.
Thanks so man, appreciate that!
@@MediocreHobbies My local shop has been having painting comps with the mini of the month and ive already bookmarked this haha
I was not considering Behemoth fleet until this video, awesome.
Hahah cheers pal.
Your really making it hard to choose which one! lol might have to do all of them thanks again for another awesome video I cant wait to see more tyranid painting videos
Haha all of them is good! Maybe a mixed swarm of them fighting together 😂 there’ll be one on the hive tyrant soon, still not sure what scheme is winning so do leave a vote!
@@MediocreHobbies are you going to do anymore alternate paint schemes like Tiamet for tyranids?
Just came across your channel, I will be getting it for the marines but do like the nids and didn’t know what scheme to do them in , so this really helps 👍
Really happy to hear that pal.
These are great! My cousin and I are splitting the box and I'm sending him your videos to keep him hyped and get him thinking about what fleet to paint his Tyranids. If your going to paint more then I think you should definitely paint the Hive Tyrant in Bahemoth colors the red and bluenat that size will look amazing
Great video as always Andy
Appreciate it pal. Glad you liked them and shared them on.
Great work with these paint schemes! I'd love to see one for hive fleet Jormungandr. I've always had a soft spot for it after seeing an example in the 4th edition rule book.
I may do another batch of tyranid schemes if there is enough demand.
Amazing and very quick I have used contrast paint to start mine I still have so much to build and paint b4 10th drops great video brother
Appreciate it as always pal.
That Behemoth scheme is nice! I've already decided to go with one from the previous video but man it's tempting. And hey, you say words however you want! 🤣
Hahah thanks pal.
Really good video Andy. I had been looking forward to the Marines but now I'm thinking of going back and repainting some of my really old Tyranids as well...
Great idea. Always good to get through more of that backlog.
That’s exactly what I wanted from this video, simple schemes that will encourage people to paint any Tyranids lying around their houses and giving them new life! Painted is always better than grey!
Fantastic job on the paint schemes. I hope you do hive fleet tiamet someday :).
It’s for sure possible.
Glad I saw this video. The Luxion purple looks great for Leviathan. I probably would have used Leviadon purple, but I think I’ll use Luxion now. I need to paint these quickly, and that scheme looks extremely fast!
Glad you liked it, yeah you'll get them painted in no time!
I need to go contrast pintures.....and leviathan scheme is simply gorgeous!
Cheers pal.
Really nice take on Leviathan, looks a little more sinister with the darker tone rather than the pinkish tone GW have favoured lately
Ye I’m not a big fan of the cream skin they do. Glad you like sir to.
If only doing 1 for a larger model would love to see Leviathan! Such a simple way to paint up the main hive fleet for 10th
I’m not sure if I will get to that anytime soon. But the smaller scheme should work just fine on any model. That’s how I designed the schemes.
Fav. on from first of 6 The Red One :) flesh tearers red
Probably my favourite as well.
I think your version of leviathan is striking and unique. I’d love to see it scaled up in anticipation of 10th edition. :)
Glad you like it pal.
Yes, yes, YES! This is the video I've been looking for. I'm personally torn between Behemoth and Kraken.
Good job I've got a Tyranid combat patrol laying about to trial these schemes out. Thanks for this 👍🏻
Edit: It's Behemoth
Hahhaha thanks pal.
That kraken scheme is 👌
Thank you.
that first Nid's paint job... it made me want to lick the brush, it was so good.
Hahahah far to kind pal.
I'd like the see the flesh tearers and rattling grime scheme on a larger model! That one looked awesome and really simple too!
Ok one vote for that.
I have pushed the urge to not get into nids so much but You SIR 😂 have twisted my arm so much its snapped 😂 so thank you off I pop now to GW shop 😅 my wallet thanks you 😂
😂😂😂😂 sorry not sorry, they are awesome
This is a message to any future people trust this process it's 100% full proof iv just finished my first nid and OMG sold sold sold :) Thanks ❤
Thank you for the videos. Went with behemoth scheme. They have really come out well. Used blood anges red contrast instead of flesh tears red and bezerker blood shade instead of nuln oil. Its definitely changed things up for me as opposed to painting space marines. I think im starting to like tyranids more than them 😮.
Thanks again
They are so fun to do and it sounds like you got your scheme down.
I've always had a soft spot for leviathan but whatever one gets picked for the next video, I'm looking forward to it. I have my own way for painting leviathan planned anyway.
That’s great to hear, whichever scheme is chosen, the same steps will apply for upgrading the details etc anyway so it should still help!
J'adore bravo :)
Glad to hear it!
Great video like always! Looking forward to see your next tyranids painting! Could you paint one with a xenomorph scheme?
I may need to I’ve had a few requests.
Love the last paint scheme, have you got a video on how you did your zenethal base colours
Just this one! th-cam.com/video/51Hx1uTmtSw/w-d-xo.html
The "chitin" comment at the start is interesting. I find there is only one pronunciation with the hard "ch" across both British and American English. Just like "chorus", which I'm sure we agree can only be pronounced with a hard "ch". Great video with some really easy-to-follow schemes with awesome results.
We Irish don't always follow British English :D Thanks, glad you like the tutorials and how quick they are!
Great vid that makes a horde army doable
Cheers pal.
Thanks so much! Yes definitely need a quick scheme for all those gaunts crawling all over the place!
The problem is, you make all of them look great! I'm leaning Behemoth, but Kraken looks awesome as well! Will be a difficult choice on Saturday when I collect the box:)
Any choice is a good choice I think 😄 let me know what you choose!
After trying and coming up with so many different color schemes for my nids, I’m throwing those out and going for speedy contrast paints for all my little nids. Need to make the best use of my time at the bench.
I agree 100%. It’s all about how you schism to spend your time. Basic troops is not what people care about.
These look great 😁 myself in general I actually love all my Warhammer stuff FF or any GrimDark styled universe) to have all my mini's on the darker deeper side of thing's., More dirty, foggy/smog filled feel.Inyou like the style of these then you would love The Makers Cult Iron Hive it's a cyborg bug theme and all look amazing, some of their first models were smaller like these and have that same feel to them 😁 anyway loving everything as always bud wuw! I
Awesome and yes I like both but the extremes of both. There is no middle ground.
3rd model of the ‘new scheme’ (other video) gets my vote
Solid choice.
Great videos. If you do a 3rd video any chance of a classic 2nd edition orange scheme? I haven't seen anyone do that yet. Maybe even a TH-cam short?
Not a bad idea.
Your take on leviathan is fantastic - I had originally planned my own scheme but I think your method is better than GW's leviathan
That’s high praise. Thanks pal.
Defeinitely like Behemoth on this one. I am really looking foward to painting the Leviathan box set.
So am I. Can’t wait to get stuck in.
Ohhh im torn between behemoth and that Kraken scheme. Both are excellent and I kind of want to see how they turn out on a bigger model to get an idea how they would look for a whole army
Maybe go behemoth carapace and kracken skin
Cheers pal. I’m also stuck between what scheme to go bigger on.
Nice. I ain't painted in years but always want to get back into it, my tyranids had a green skin grey dark blue chitin and dark grey claws etc scheme that i think looks cool, def didn't have an easy way to do it tho would take me ages 😂. I think the hydra fleet where nice, but sometimes it looks like they are wearing blue jumpers and purple hands. Lol.
Hahaha the hands are for sure an odd choice.
Great job on all of these, though I think Kraken looks the best. I'm probably just going to paint my Leviathan box guys for a combat patrol but the natural look is kind of neat.
Thanks so much!
oh man I love that Kraken paint scheme
It is a good one.
@@MediocreHobbies any chance of you doing a video covering Hive Fleet Hydra? I'm currently torn between that, Kraken, and Leviathan.
Another amazing video! Can you go for the complete set and do the newer “main” fleets; Gorgon, Jormungandr, Hydra and Kronos?
If there is enough interest I shall do another video yes.
I'm definitely more excited for the Marines over the Nids, though I am currently painting a Leviathan army for my friend in Scotland.
So that all works. Glad to hear.
3:05 this look amazing. I think that is my schema for the Leviathan Box
Awesome, glad you liked it!
@@MediocreHobbies i like so many from your ideas. Thanks for all the videos
Yea purple 💜
Solid choice.
Looks so easy, i want to try the Kraken scheme, but instead of red chitin. Im going for a green colour!
That would look ace.
Tried the 1st scheme from your last Tyranid video, really like it but have always been a fan of Behemoth and Kraken so will have to try those out now as well. Want to make sure I have the colour scheme down before Leviathan drops
That’s why I’m making the videos to help people with the box sets when they get them.
@@MediocreHobbies I have tested all 3 schemes on the current termagaunt models, I know this is 3rd printed but believe it's based off the models coming out, from the video the chitin looks like it has more texture whereas the current models are much smoother, is this true? The effects from the contrast on the current models are no where near as defined as your ones
Wow these look amazing. Agree. The middle one isn't my favourite either. But man 1st and past schemes look amazing. Would you have time to do a purestrain genestealer? That blue and purple are a great scheme.
There will be more tyranid videos don’t be worrying about that.
Now Ive seen all your schemes for Tyranids... And... Now Im so conflicted... I cant decide. 🤷🤷🙈🙈🙈😂😂😂
#sorrynotsorry :D You could always mix and match your favourite parts and make your own custom scheme...just to add to your options :P
@@MediocreHobbies i think I will.
Want a purple Uhm... I dont know what its called either. And the flesh like you made it.
Love all 6 schemes! Can’t pick!
Appreciate it pal.
Haha that’s fair! Whichever scheme I use for the Hive Tyrant-all the steps for upgrading the basic Hive Fleet scheme will still apply so you don’t have to choose just yet!
@@MediocreHobbies cool 😁
I love the darker leviathan skin. How would you handle the wing skin of the Parasyte of Mortrex? I was thinking of maybe going over the wing membranes with Soul blight Grey or maybe Dreadful Visage.
Yep that sounds great I would agree 100%.
The very first model you painted in the last nid video was gorgeous but now the turquoise on that flesh teare's red has me in a bit of a quandary...dammit.
Hahaha sorry about that pal.
i think we can do a fantastic xenomorph version with your 2nd scheme : just swap red color with bright blue - black 😀.
Oo great idea!! Let me know if you give it a try, would love to see that!
@@MediocreHobbies i will try ^^
So cool, thank you! Kinda wondering what a mashup between Kraken and Leviathan would look like. Aggaros dunes for the skin, Luxion purple for the chitin, and that ardcoat to finish it off.. Also any tips to not have my contrast layer look streaky?
I’d love to see that. Please tag me if you do it.
Hydra please I'd love to see how you do this one
You may see it.
I would love a yellow Tyranid scheme
I've seen one or two yellow 'nids floating around the internet, might get around to one eventually but not sure there's enough interest!
@@MediocreHobbies They are called hive fleet jormungandr, and i think Peachy did a tutorial for the warhammer channel on them a while back, I just like your results better and thought you could do something amazing with them, but I understand if it doesn´t have broad appeal.
I am wondering if that purple with guileman flesh for the skin will look like a nice Zerg replica
I’d say so yes.
What a great tutorial,man! How do you paint your bases tho? What do you use?
Here's what I do except I use AK Interactive - Terrains: Asphalt instead of the GW stuff, just haven't updated the tutorial yet! th-cam.com/video/mhFpWp5fsRs/w-d-xo.html
@@MediocreHobbies thanks!
What paint did you use for the tongues for behemoth and kraken? I like that color
Volopus pink i believe.
New to this! And just wanted to know if how I paint the minis matter in a gameplay sense?or can I just go ham?
Nope you can paint them what ever way you like pal. There your models.
Really like the kroxigor scales, it’s weird how many contrast turquoise there are tho
I didn’t think about it until you said it 😄
Are there any plans for the hive fleet Hydra scheme Andy?
I may do more schemes if there is enough interest.
Leviathan since they're the poster bugs of this edition :D
Fair
@@MediocreHobbies I started doing the Leviathan paint scheme tonight and I love it. My Tyranids are gonna look GOOD.
I would have applied ardcoat to the tongue also, so it looks slimy.
Great idea! These are mostly just testers to show the hive fleet colours rather than the details like tongues etc!
Do you think you'll do a video on some of the other existing hive fleets like kraken, gorgon and tiamet?
Kraken is on this video lol. And yes I’m sure I will get around to more of there scheme. There seams to be a demand.
@Mediocre Hobbies my bad, I meant to write hydra. Those two always swap names in my head. Pretty new to tyranid hive fleets
I am stealing that behemoth scheme!
Steal away! Please tag me if you post anything online, would love to see how they turn out!
so i loved this scheme and have done it i found i liked it enough without the highlights which is a win for me now i have a dilemma do i do it on all my big monsters or the clasic feathering i have done on my hive tyrant
I would yes.
just start callin it "Chai-kitten" fk em xD
Hahahaha not a bad idea.
I'm new at this hobby, can you tell me what brushes work for the smaller models? i.e. what kind you use?
I mainly use gamesworkshop and artis opus brushes. There both great.
The new gaunt models really do look snazzy. Can't wait to get my hands on the new box!
They look ace. Can’t wait to get stuck in.
A specific question specific to the leviathan colors, shouldn't the flesh have more of a pinkish hue? I would think that would make a large difference especially on the larger models, and how does the new leviathan purple contrast work on carapace vs the luxon?
Honestly I haven’t tested the new contacts yet I have it but haven’t used it. And yes it for sue should have some more pink in it. Not this a a quick and easy scheme for people to blast through there tyranid armies. Nothing fancy.
Can you do a hive fleet hydra??? The old school blue and purple back from the nineties!
I think that one is planned for my patreons. I shall have to double check.
@@MediocreHobbies does that mean I have to join your Patreon 😂😂
@@michaelgeorgeduddy6153 I’m afraid so ;-)
How do you cover up getting contrast into areas you dont want it to go?
It takes a bit of practice to get brush control with contrast but I’ve also done the tutorials in a way that the next layer/colour will be best to cover over any mistakes too. If you’re having trouble, try a smaller brush as well.
What color do you use for the hooves on kraken?
Ratling grime I think. Any dark brown or black will work a treat.
tyranids yay
Hahaha always.
@@MediocreHobbies are doing some sylvaneth at some point or have i missed some
I haven't yet! Might do in future but it's not a very popular army at the moment, maybe if they get an update though!
Hey first of all love the channel, now my question is how would you use ardcoat on the tyranid chitin carapace w/e 😅??
Thank you so much and as for the ardcoat is just used like a normal paint. You paint a coat on what every pet of the model you want to be shiny.
@@MediocreHobbies what I meant to ask was at what point in the painting process of the carapace would you apply the ardcoat?
@@mrpostmanjm_5179 ah yes. At the very end pal.
I’m wanting to do the black and white scheme from the last video and have already started stripping my mismatched nids from when I first joined the hobby. My only problem is what to do for things like wings in that scheme as was looking to pick up the parasite of mortrex to add to my existing force. Any tips?
I’ve painted the parasite in and older video using my own scheme. It stays the same colour as all the soft skin in my opinion.
Can I asked why you used chaos black primer then grey seer primer over the top ?
It’s explained in the description!
Hey realy like the Leviathan scheme. Does anybody know which color (yellow?) was used for the eyes and the weapon detail?
Ironjawz Yellow!
THank you for doing these, as a new painter they are incredible helpful. Personally loving leviathan scheme so will probably do those
probable a stupid question, but what colour are you doing the nids teeth?
The nids in Leviathan will be my 1st
Not a stupid question at all, these videos were only to show how to do the main schemes so i skipped over stuff like teeth, tongues etc but they're be covered properly soon in a video! I used Zandri Dust and then Ushabti Bone as a highlight, some people make the teeth look like they're metal which is a cool look too! Great to hear you're starting with Tyranids, they're a good army for learning to paint and play with! Lots of Leviathan content coming, including how to play videos so stay tuned! Glad you liked the video, please ask any questions you like, no such thing as a stupid question...most of the time :D
@Mediocre Hobbies thanks dude 🙂
Some of the message got lost. I meant my 1st Tyranids. I've also almost finished painting the elite starter. That was my actually 1st bit of painting
@@zayfardplays7742 Ah ok cool! Well done on getting that set almost done! Let me know if you post your progress anywhere, would love to see it!
@Mediocre Hobbies will do 🙂
If you have a discord I'm happy to share my ... adequate painting.
We all have to start somewhere and channels like yours have helped alot in teaching me how to do this 🙂
@@zayfardplays7742 That's the whole point of my channel, I teach people how to get started, and keep going, there's plenty of channels out there that are nearly too good-it's very offputting when you're starting out! I do have a discord, it's only accessible though to members of my channel, patreon or twitch subs! It is a great place to chat though and we have some cool events at times too
Is it any at all possible to see maybe your take on a xenomorph based colors scheme?
I mean Duncan did a video on it, but I would like to see if there is a contrast method for that. As I love Tyranids, but do not want to get bog-down by rules if I go and play with someone. Any input would be nice.
Midwinters minis just did a version, have you seen their xenomorph scheme yet? Looks pretty fast to do! It's hard to get them looking glossy with just contrast paints but you can always add a clear gloss varnish or ardcoat afterwards? Not sure what you meant about rules there?
Greetings! I am using your recipe for Hive Fleet Behemoth, with a few small tweaks, and LOVE the results. So far I have done termagaunts, a carnifex, a nerogaunt, and a couple of other things. I am getting ready to do some of the models with wings, like the hive tyrant, but I have no idea how to get that pale faded look that would look good with the red and blue. Do you have any tips?
Have you seen the video I did on the parasite of mortrex? It’s in a different scheme but I think the way the wings are done might work for your scheme? Let me know if you still have questions though!
@@MediocreHobbiesthank you! I hadn’t seen that video yet. I just checked it. I think that method will work great. I never thought to put the two contrasts over each other. Thank you!
is there any way you can do a kraken type scheme but with green chitin?
There's a few good green contrast paints, it really depends on what tone you like, would be easy to test out though!