3 Ways to Speed Paint your Tyranids | Warhammer 40,000 | Duncan Rhodes

Painting a Warhammer 40,000 horde army can be a challenging task and in this tutorial we show you 3 very different speed painting techniques to get your Tyranid swarm on the table top in no time at all and looking good! And if you've played Space Marine 2, you'll know what we mean by a swarm! Oh, and not only that, these methods are great for beginners too.
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Dunc & Rog
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Method 1 - DIP:
Wraithbone Spray
Sorcerer's Cloak
Death Reaper
Elven Skin
Glistening gums
Skulker Yellow
Vampire Fang
Army Painter Dip - Strong Tone
A matt Varnish
Method 2 - Contrast:
Wraithbone Spray
Darkoath Flesh
Volupus Pink
Magos Purple
Contrast Medium
Leviathan Purple
Black Templar
Skulker Yellow
Vampire Fang
Method 3 - Traditional
Wraithbone Spray
Elven Flesh
Glistening Gums
Magi Purple
Lahmian Medium
Trooper White
Amathyst Rayne
Death reaper
Skulker Yellow
Vampire fang
Oblivion Black Wash
Sorceror's Cloak
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[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

If you enjoyed this video or have any other Speed Painting techniques let us know in the comments below! Oh, and don’t forget to Subscribe to the channel. Cheers Dunc & Rog

[@bbsphotography2187]

What Matt varnish do you use to paint on please?

[@ericstevens6029]

@@bbsphotography2187 same question

[@MKempICI]

Duncan Rhodes manages to explain and demonstrate three separate painting philosophies many different painting techniques in a 24 minute stream. I shouldn't be surprised at this point, but I still am. Well done, sir!

[@robinaxen272]

I first started painting minis 24 years ago. Went through the blotch-painting phase and got somewhat better... slowly. Then... life happened. Studying, career, house, kids. Along the way the hobby faded. But about 6 months ago I started watching these painting tutorials and was awestruck by the skill guys like Duncan have. By now I must've watched hundreds of videos from DRPA, Table Top Ready and Squidmar. So, finally, just a minute ago, I clicked "purchase" on a sizable order of paints, brushes and a box of Space Marines (tactical squad). Thanks for reigniting my interest in this hobby. Cheers!

[@malkomalkavian]

Have a blast with it :)

[@zazen69]

Definitely way more good info available nowadays, almost too much. Happy painting!

[@rosspickard7042]

Welcome back!!

[@salvificblood]

That dip method really creates a fantastic result for such a quick and simple method. Gives me some inspiration to finally assemble and paint the Tyranid half of my Leviathan box.

[@nudeoolz]

The dip method really shines when you show it off. I love the idea of starting out with such bright colors like you've done here.

[@1glenngary]

Great video, I wish one thing, that the 3 figures would have been shown finished together as a comparison.

[@MrMaawaa]

i came to say this exact thing, bit of a missed opportunity that honestly detracts from the whole video which is otherwise excellent

[@malkomalkavian]

Yep, great video but I was looking forward to that reveal which didn't come

[@tonyelchino1]

It's in the thumbnail

[@Low-tier-jack-marston6482]

If you look at the community posts it shows them

[@paytonconnell4052]

This guy is the nicest looking and sounding guy ever, he walks through and gives step by step instructions and has the colors that he's using everywhere.

[@GODZILLAmonsoon]

Appreciate you making this video explicitly for me, Dunc. Thanks bud your a mensch.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Any time!

[@kinginyellow1490]

I just wanted to state, i finally got my hands on some Two Thin Coats paint. And after using every other brand of paint. I think it's the best paint i have ever used. Thank you for producing them. And i hope you get more of your brand out there. I had a devil of a time finding your band thru online stores. I found them at Warpfire. And man i was elated. And satisfied. Its an amazing formula. It flows very well and coats like a dream. It takes very little paint to paint a mini with it. Love it.

[@jasonrojas3889]

Duncan remains king 👑

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Ahhh you’re too kind

[@malkierijking]

Love these videos. I just got into Warhammer a few months ago myself and I usually find myself putting one of your videos on when i sit down to paint my Black Templars

[@RavenOConnor]

Thanks for another great video, Duncan & team!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Our pleasure!

[@Zspear234]

This video inspired me to start a Tyranids army for my foray into 40k!

[@TheVanishingMonster]

I've been watching your videos fir a couple of years now as I love watching them coming to life, and you have an incredibly calming voice that I could listen to for hours. However I've just started collecting the odd miniature here and there myself and I'm looking forward to hopefully one day being able to paint as well as this

[@mirage809]

Funny thing: while Nids are an army where you wanna be able to paint things fast due to how many models you'll be painting, I won my first painting competition by going completely ham on one. Was a Hormagaunt that I painted in the style of Behemoth, going a little old fashioned with a very vibrant version of the model. Now, the dip wash model is awesome for how fast it is. You can easily set up a kind of assembly line and bang out 10, 20, maybe even 30 dudes at a time like this.

[@Rocket_Painting_Studio]

Dear Duncan, your videos are always of great inspiration! Best regards from a fellow painter in Italy 🎉

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thank you so much for the kind words 😊

[@bane5807]

Best channel for beginners, appreciate your work 👍

[@bluefyr22]

Is it weird I just enjoy listening to his voice while I hobby? So soothing

[@Rathammergames]

Amazing video! I love the “remember” tips at the end of each paint scheme.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Glad it was helpful!

[@saiyan_surfer]

Another amazing video!! Much appreciated as I bought the ultimate starter set a few weeks ago and need to get started painting on them. Your videos are amazing and I have watched this one a few times already.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Have fun!

[@GrindingMadness]

Just might have to buy a small box of Tyranids just to try out these methods, also to help my painting techniques. Thanks for the video Duncan.../Cheers!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Have fun!

[@alphaleigpyne]

These two methods of painting Tyranids would be useful for a skirmish army and KT. Thank you for the speed paint options.

[@AsperTheGhost]

I was literally just debating adding some Tyranids to my collection but was worried about hours spent painting all the little details on these guys. Thanks Dunc!

[@Queldonus]

I’m a long time Tyranids player. Contrast was a massive win for mass painting hordes, and it’s what I would recommend. It’s worth using the GW sprays as your base over a cheaper product. They hold detail well and something about the surface they give works better with something like contrast that needs to be able to flow.

[@AsperTheGhost]

@@Queldonus Thanks for the advice. Do you add anything to the basecoat spray like a drybrush before adding contrast (something like slapchop) or just allow the contrast to do their job? I've rarely used contrast myself so I'm wondering about what works best. I don't mind spending a little longer on models so long as it's not hours of edge highlighting :)

[@kimmipops5143]

So many tricks for a beginner painter like me aswell 😀 Thank you, Duncan!

[@AllieKarst]

I’ve just gotten into Warhammer and I bought a few tyranids because they’re super cute! Thanks for the super informative video!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Glad I could help!

[@BassWithers]

This could not have come at a better time, I just restarted my Journey with painting models again after almost 10 years now. Beating myself up about getting rid of my first models but hoping that i can rebuild a new army and make it look after better then the slop i made when i was 12. Got myself some Nids with the ultimate set and ima be battling my Dad who's laid claim to the Space Marines, i'm very excited to be painting and playing this awesome game again. Thanks for the Tutorial DRPA

[@igordyachenko9536]

Great video! I like your calm and deep voice, same time you painting skills are awesome👍

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thank you so much 😀

[@DaXiS1987]

Great video Duncan, really inspired me to paint my remaining termagants!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Go for it!

[@misteranderbro2328]

FINALLY. Been waiting for tyranids

[@Kinoushka]

Very useful video. Thank you!

[@polaris30000]

Really good video! I personally use a combination of speedpaints and slapchop to paint my mini's because I have a bad shake in my hands and it works well for me. I taught it to a friend who also has a bad tremor and he painted his first mini 50 years after being convinced he could never do it.

[@WozWozEre]

Dip, wow there's a blast from the past!

[@pitchss8957]

New Era For Painting miniature

[@ChaseDaOrk3767]

If you ever consider doing this for a future video, I'd definitely like to see a conversion of a Chaos-corrupted AT-ST, I'd be curious to see what direction you could take with that "what-if" concept as a model

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thats not a bad idea! 🤔

[@ChaseDaOrk3767]

@@DuncanRhodesDRPA Thank you for the consideration!

[@marcela8769]

Looking forward seeing this in a bat rep. This sounds interesting and not meta cookie cutter (not saying your other list ideas are!).

[@robodinosaurs]

That Magi purple really looked shocked to seen Duncan 😂

[@FirinMahLazer1]

I love the shading the dip methods creates but I don't know if I like that dull, dirty look. I think it could work for certain models but I like the brighter white for the Nids. Still a wonderful, easy technique. Love the video!

[@j-vlog002]

loved this vid.. going to have to check out more of your stuff

[@pressf575]

You're my Bob Ross of miniature painting.

[@Robonator14]

What this video has done to me is make me really crave that leviathan purple because i think it looks incredible.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

It’s a nice colour for sure 😊

[@funTimesInTheSun]

If you are painting and army get an airbrush and then spray the varnish through it. Use AK or AMMO Mig ultra matte varnish, it will look amazing and not take long. An air brush will save you so much money on primer spray cans too.

[@James-xc6tx]

Just started painting as it’s helping with stress and anxiety, I decided to go with the Behemoth colours and wondered how this would work with the technique you mention in this video due to starting currently with a black base coat

[@TheShaneGuy]

Is this the soft tone, strong tone or dark done dip? Trying to work out which Dip is best for which colour schemes. This one looks great.

[@jacksonstanford7369]

He's using strong tone here. Dark tone is black, strong tone is dark brown, soft tone is light brown. Happy dipping!

[@TheShaneGuy]

@@jacksonstanford7369 Thanks for replying and explaining.

[@hugowong7981]

Amazing video as always! Would you consider making a salamanders painting guide?

[@marcosmolina7349]

I would have liked to see all three models in one picture to see the difference. Great video nevertheless.

[@cyberleaderandy1]

Looks great. Id love to see you upgrade a larger joytoy termagant

[@redgrass]

Great video!

[@Tahnee-T69]

Ummmm not sure what way to go but really appreciate it very much 😁😊.. love it 😊

[@dandesser8750]

Amazing video, as usual. Great close up photography to see actual applications. Your attention to detail is fantastic. Curious, why the switch from Artis Opus brushes?

[@irpugboss]

This was perfect timing, I have to paint 10,000 points of Hive Leviathan for the Battle Barge Cruise crew. They are basically using the Tyranid force as an NPC faction attacking all other guest armies during a narrative campaign...but I digress...my main issue is painting 10k in a year when I barely could get through my own 2k point orks lol. I am not sure which method I will go with here, probably contrast/speedpaint and accents and washes with these recommended Two Thin Coats since they look so good.

[@commodusleitdorf2726]

Oh man, hes dipping. I feel like its 2006 all over again.

[@tipi8340]

Thank you! 🖌️

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

You're welcome!

[@Jamiedee1888]

What matte varnish did you use? Awesome vid

[@NoobHammer-l5r]

Please do more Tyranids!!

[@leekielblock7950]

Timely content. I have a Tyranid army to paint and I was wondering how I could use speed/contrast paint to get them painted quickly.

[@johnnnysilverhand9819]

The problem with the dip is to get your huge models/titans/vehicles to match. Absent getting several cans and dunking into a bucket

[@ArachyFTW]

Your videos are amazing! My daughter and I are getting into minis and your guides help tons! Only flaw is lack of paint for us as I keep ordering the wrong ones as I am colorblind 😢.

[@StephenFishbach]

This is fantastic, thank you so much for it! As a novice, this is extremely helpful and inspiring. Do you base coat in wraithbone after priming?

[@E1drad_]

Wow, the dip method actually came out really nice once the gloss was taken away.

[@laszlopolyak4353]

We did dipping 20yrs ago with regular wood stains (what actually is the army painter dipping stuff just rebranded). I didn’t even varnished to matte, I think the wet-look actually looks quite good and proper for a monster like a nid.

[@BigKlingy]

I tried speed painting some Behemoth Termagants a while back with drybrushing, but the red bodies didn't look vibrant enough. I'd avoided drybrushing with orange because I thought that'd be too much, but maybe I should have.

[@mattyorshin]

I do a mix of techniques for my models. Traditional, contrast and drybrush for my Tyranids

[@dannyneumann3086]

pls make neferata, snatchaboss on sludgeraker beast and glottkin tutorial for the painting academy only !!! ❤❤❤

[@roryoutdoors5431]

Dip… 😮 “Remember me Eddy!? When I killed your brother?! I talked JUST LIKE THISSSSS!” Judge Doom was a cultist 🤣

[@jesse-got-dolphins-into-heaven]

great tutorial got any tutorials for mandrakes or druhkair minis?

[@Scholar_of_Lore]

Tyranids have become popular by a certain space marine video game I can see this helping alot a new players

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Let's hope so.

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , DRPA . 🐺Loupis Canis .

[@CTimmerman]

I love the glossy tyranid. It would've been nice to use the same colors and models to better compare the techniques.

[@Mikikumpel]

I am finishing assembling my Tyranid part from the Leviathan box, and Dunc appear from the warp with Tyranid video. Coincidence? I think not.

[@kevinmcreynolds123]

Great video, thank you. How does the dip work with the speed paints? Has this been tested?

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

No idea. Worth an experiment though

[@kevinmcreynolds123]

@@DuncanRhodesDRPA Technical question for you, do you dilute your AP Dips with mineral spirits before use. I had read you should thin it with a 50/50 mixture, but i had semi good results with that. I also went with what I thought would be a more controlled method and brushed it on, but all that did was give it a very dirty appearance. What are your suggestions for proper application of the Dips?

[@valleystabletopgaming.8860]

Awesome video but can you tell me the shade of the army painter tin of quick shade tried to buy one at local hobby shop & was asked what shade I wanted because there are 2 types,please👍🏻

[@LetsPlaywithDDae]

@4:40 WOW... I've been doing everything wrong lol

[@michaelpatrick5008]

What type of quickshade did you use? My local hobby shop had strong, dark & soft Great tutorial, painting Tyranids has been so daunting, now I actually might get around to it TIA

[@WTTuck]

Dip looks great but im curious. Other than the action, whats the difference between dipping and just shading, i.e. why not just broadly paint a shade like Agrax Earthshade over the whole model instead of dipping it? Itll be done faster than 24 hours. Im having trouble understanding the perks of dipping vs just shading.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Good question, but it's the finish it gives. It's an old technique, in fact, some folk back in the old, old days would dip their minis in a wood varnish! Which is something this Dip is similar too (We think lol)

[@Mykandera]

Aside from the finish as mentioned the dip does two other things. First it's a really strong protective layer, they'll take a lot more handling and beating before showing wear and tear. The second benefit it combines the benefits of an oil and acrylic wash. It's sits into the creases and depressions better than a normal wash and has the density to retain a smooth finish when a acrylic wash can be a bit spotty, while also being thick enough to stain everything more evenly than a oil wash would get you without having to put it on thick and wipe off the excess.

[@mlsanders4800]

@@DuncanRhodesDRPA Peter Cushing for one. He used to use H.G. Wells' miniatures combat rules, Little Wars,and all his figures were painted in enamels and dipped in wood varnish.

[@qurkiyboii]

Here within an hour!!!!!!!!!

[@rykerm4249]

Is there a video of you using varnishes out of the pot? I really want to use the dip method, but I'm not sure how much matte varnish to brush on.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Here you go... kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4SunKp6h9-oitk

[@rykerm4249]

Thank you, you're the best!

[@ElectronHexagon]

Just a friendly piece of advice -- buy brush cleaner to renew the dry brush bristles. Then you can use the same brush on all colors. Save some $$. :) :)

[@killslay]

What's the difference between contrast and the wash? Aren't they both just thin paint that pools in recesses? Can i use them interchangeably? Just built my first box of gaunts since 3rd edition and I'm very nervous to put paint to mini

[@josephrigley8974]

Is there a quick way to do hive fleet behemoth in the style of 3rd edition cover art? I'd bet on dry brushing being the best way to do it but I need to give it a go.

[@mrsmiley92]

Hi Duncan, how does Magos Purple look compared to Volupus pink as an overall wash?

[@crajotte1840]

First! thank you Duncan!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Yay! Thank you

[@varian3822]

Does the dipping technique work with other armies and paints, Thank you

[@laszlopolyak4353]

I did dipped my CSM black legion back then, and I absolutely loved the results.

[@chrisc9592]

So all these work on Hive Fleet Hadley's Hope or Hive Fleet Klendathu then?

[@medugal]

HH require glazing, iirc, so no. The technique is a bit more advanced in order to go from black to blue. Good for Kill Teams, not for full armies!

[@devonbenner4113]

I want to see what the dip method would look like if you dipped it. Maybe get best of both worlds

[@The_Noise_Marine]

Do these methods work for big bugs too or just the little guys?

[@nickpoling7206]

Hey Duncan what is the best place to get your paint as Asmodee doesn't seem to be carrying it. Thanks,

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Hi, you can find a list of stockist here: www.duncanrhodes.com/paint_stockists/ Cheers

[@philippemorel5345]

What Palette are you using in this video ?

[@AnonymousMontanan]

Dang filthy xenos bugz!! #HEAVYFLAMERBAIT #ASSAULTCANNONTARGETS

[@andrewbaker6209]

Was that the strong tone or soft tone dip?

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Army painter's Dip

[@falkranduhm10]

Good thing I did not have to see the three models next to each other. Thank you for sparing us that information.

[@TchHry]

My 5K primed pile of shame thanks you.

[@W1LL1AM24]

Whenever I attempt to paint my screamer killer, the white gets clumpy and is never smooth. Does anyone know why?

[@medugal]

Shout out to anyone here who bought models to make a 2E Hivefleet Kill Team, only to see them disappear for 3E. Paint them and use them, forget GW!

[@Shaybot]

I literally did that with a sisters squad, so I did a bit of kitbashing and now they’re proxy models for Angela of Death, and I painted up a bunch of Tyranids for NPO models

[@medugal]

@ Awesome! I found KT2E a really fun way to explore the Warhammer range, so for example if you loved those Sisters models you could pick up a squad and use them as a team without committing to an army. I know people will argue that there are Novitiates (which are awesome and some of the most fun models I’ve painted), but that’s not the point. Removing so many “basic” options that were fun but not competitive hurt the game imo

[@Shaybot]

@@medugal I contemplated the Novitiates team, but I really like the aesthetic of regular sisters. Since I didn’t realize KT24 dropped literally as I was buying a regular sisters squad, I had to shift gears. I might shift into regular 40k eventually, but so far this seems to be the ticket for me

[@medugal]

@ Oh don’t get me wrong, the regular Sister design is sweet and I think you made the right choice. Kill Team is the place to experiment and try out factions you’ve always admired instead of/ before committing to a 40k army (which doesn’t fit my lifestyle due to the time commitment). KT rocks, I just wish GW was more committed to the wishes of their players.

[@Auriorium]

Duncan help me. I need to find a Good tutorial for the Genestealers from Space Hulk game. Those colours are so confusing.

[@robertofragoso9145]

Does anyone know how long it takes for the contrast paint to dry?

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

On average, about 30 minutes should be okay.

[@robertofragoso9145]

@ thank you so much!!

[@thenerdyknight1559]

First rule of playing nids: you need more nids

[@ph0n1k]

Timely, as ive got a shedload of tyranids to paint.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Awesome!

[@BinarySecond]

This is how i found out Tyranids have gun eyes

[@Xaxhi]

I have been painting gants for 3 days straight

[@darioscomicschool1111]

Duncan, I would do some Timestamps!

[@ibaiminiatures]

Awesome video!!!!!! There is a way that looks better, takes lass paint and is faster than those 3. Only problema, you need and airbrush (even a bbad one)