A Step-by-Step Guide to Painting My Blue Lobster-Inspired Tyranids
The release of the new Tyranid models in the Leviathan boxed set for Warhammer 40k's 10th edition inspired me to fulfill a long-held dream: creating a Tyranid army. But it was a video from Midwinter Minis that guided me to the blue lobster theme, giving birth to Hive Fleet Carapax. The unique cerulean hue of blue lobsters, coupled with a captivating design by Midwinter Minis, became the foundation for my hive fleet. I adapted the original scheme, making a few minor changes and I figured it would be worth documenting the process, both for my own benefit (I hate it when you come back to a project after a break and can't figure out exactly which colours you used) and to spell things out a bit easier. With the Tyranid models from the Leviathan boxed set, I selected and modified them to fit the lobster-like theme. The rich palette inspired by blue lobsters presented an exciting challenge, as I sought to capture the essence of Hive Fleet Carapax. Now, I'm thrilled to sha...