Painting The Tyranid Psycophage for Warhammer 40,000

How To Paint a Tyranid Psycophage in the colours of Hive Fleet Leviathen
This is an easy to follow guide that uses Citadel products to achieve fantastic looking miniatures, even if you’re new to the hobby.
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BRUSHES USED IN THIS TUTORIAL-
CITADEL LAYER SMALL
CITADEL LAYER MEDIUM
CITADEL BASE SMALL
CITADEL SHADE
CITADEL STC GLAZE
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PAINTS USED IN THIS TUTORIAL-
Wraithbone Undercoat Spray
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Wraithbone
Bugman’s Glow
Barak-Nar Burgundy
Gal Vorbak Red
Khorne Red
Screamer Pink
Abaddon Black
Mephiston Red
Grey Seer
Zandri Dust
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White Scar
Kislev Flesh
Flayed One Flesh
Cadian Fleshtone
Dechala Lilac
Ulthuan Grey
Dark Reaper
Thunderhawk Blue
Fenrisian Grey
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Nuln Oil
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Volupus Pink
Gryph Charger Grey
Iyanden Yellow
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Lahmian Medium
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[@Lesardah]

I subscribe to several amazing and talented miniature painters, but you stand alone in making amazing results approachable. I also REALLY appreciate your ability to make us feel like we're on a journey together (you use words like "we" and "our", and "us" - like a teacher who is learning WITH you). I absolutely love your work and your instructional method.

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Thank you so much for the kind words. The truth is, I am learning along with you guys. A lot of my videos involve me trying to figure this stuff out haha but since making these tutorials my painting has improved more than I ever thought it would. I really enjoy it and I’m happy you do as well ☺️

[@andrewrutherford4466]

Totally agree with this.

[@fybso3057]

Micheal im always impressed with your paint jobs but this one blew me away. I gained some now love for this model!

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oh shucks. thank you very much. I love this model and its so underacted

[@perotekku]

Just wanted to say, I've come back to the hobby after 14 years, and your videos are incredible. I've been binging your channel the last couple days. There are loads of talented painters on KZbin, but your style of painting along with presenting, has inspired me to jump back into painting with confidence. Cheers!

[@Lesardah]

So funny, I just said the same thing! I love the entire range of people on KZbin, but Michael is truly a master instructor.

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

Amazing 😄 this is why I love making thy see tutorials. Your very kind to say this. Welcome back to the hobby and make sure to have fun and take your time with it 👌🏻

[@brickchez2462]

On the paint list in the description 'flayed one flesh' has been left out by accident so anyone wanting the paint list take note. Awesome work by the way, keep up the good work👍

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

Thanks for letting me know. I've now added it to the list of paints :D I'm glad you enjoy the content

[@MrTpimms]

My dude, this is sick work! The accessibility is second to none and you’re an absolute inspiration!

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I apreciate that, cheers :D

[@MrTpimms]

@@TableTopReadyKZbin I mean it man, the fact you achieve this level of quality and explain it so clearly is what separates you from the rest!

[@kaibe5241]

This is your best video so far - editing is getting better and better, and really feels like this model is really starting to showcase your painting capabilities - well done :)

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻 that means a lot

[@madelyneation]

Thank you very much, your tutorials have really helped me start painting as a beginner, and I appreciate the work you put into these videos :)

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

Awsome, I'm glad you I've been able to help :D have fun with it

[@andersdencker4459]

As someone who has yet to paint the Tyranid side of the box, this is a great tutorial! Awesome finish as well.

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

Awesome. They have been some of my favourite miniatures of the year to paint. I hope you enjoy painting them as well 😁

[@JimtheGrimm]

Perfect timing, I just built my psycophage today

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

Awesome, hope your having fun with it 😁

[@samvictorino6888]

Another great video!!! I’d love to see you paint up the blooded kill team someday!!

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

I am working on some chaos content. First are the marine legions though 💪🏻

[@Panda]

Great videos, just watched several nice one!

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Thank you :D I'm glad you liked it

[@lhaynes81]

I'm just getting into building my first 40k army and your videos are the best I've found on YT for painting tutorials for breaking things down in clear, easy to follow instructions

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O welcome to the hobby. I’m glad you enjoy the content and it’s helping you with your own hobby ☺️ I really appreciate the comment thank you 🙏🏻

[@rumplesmooveskin6489]

Just gorgeous. I’m tryin to paint like Mike!

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Thank you, all you need is a lot of practice and believe you can do it :D

[@freakazoid8426]

First at all: Merry Christmas and also thanks again for the video, will be again a good help for a not so good painter like me 😊

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

Merry Christmas. One day you’ll be a very good painter and I look forward to it 😃

[@Cyd99]

I love that carapace. Definitely going to go with that! Thanks for making something new, and not using contrast paints I’m stuck in my ways of base shade layer highlight so this is great for me

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I'm glad you enjoy the content :D you'll like my next video

[@olpueter5507]

Looks absolutely amazing. Love your content.

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻

[@simon6832]

Awesome christmas gift from you as I got the ultimate starter set from my wife! Thank you very much and merry christmas!

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

Wicked 😁 I hope your enjoying it

[@Madmickel]

Another great video, thank you much! It´s calming and relaxing looking at your videos, and it motivates me to continue painting due to your clear and simple tricks. I am now following your videos for about a year, and my Ultramarines and Necrons from 9th Ed. starter box are looking great, thanks to you. Somewhere this year I will start with Tyranids, and I already know which videos I will consult then again 🤩Thank you for all the work and time you put in these videos! It always makes my day when I see you uploaded a new one.

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

Thank you, this means a lot and makes it all worth while :) I'm glad my content has helped you get your own miniatures painted, its why I do it. I've really enjoyed painting the Tyranids and eager to do more, but I should do other stuff as well had.

[@nachtmacher6237]

😊 looks great as always 😊

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Thank you 😊

[@buffbumble]

Cant wait to get home so i can check it out🤩 Thanks for making these🎅

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

Your very welcome 😄 hope you enjoy it

[@Jbvain]

Just love your videos! Hope you do a Neurotyrant soon. Keep up the great work!

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

I've got one redy to paint, just need some time to fit it in. I am really looking forward to painting it

[@Jbvain]

@@TableTopReadyKZbin That’s great to hear! Thanks again for your video content!

[@whitesugar7519]

As always GREAT job !

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Thank you 🙏🏻

[@enterthejouz6728]

Awesome job.

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Thank you so much 😊

[@minibang2543]

Beautiful work! I really like the smoke effect I will definitely use this on my one! (And merry Christmas Michael)

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

Thank you. Merry Christmas to you to. I spent some time thinking about how to do but TV been smoke 🧐

[@bee-beargaming]

Great video

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Thank you ☺️

[@totototo7291]

Vers usefull tutorial great job thanks

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thank you, i'm glad you like the content

[@ryleyr9305]

Awesome vid

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

thank you :D

[@philipjacobsen6550]

this is fantastic! btw, do you have a video about brush care? cleaning and best practice in general

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

thank you :D honestly my brushes don't last long ha. I'm a very rough and ready painter so i tend to change them regular

[@nomad5715]

Do one for the norn emissary please!

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

Do want to paint one for the channel but will most likely be middle of next year

[@dantizzy]

would you be painting the warboss Ghazghkull Thraka soon, would love to see a video of that one day :)

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

I don’t have any plans to paint him at the moment. But never say never, he’s a very big project

[@nachtmacher6237]

😊

[@chefdude7536]

Michael,can you please paint aeldari?Also you psychopage is the best

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

Yes, I will probably get round to Aeldari in April and hopefull I'll be covering all the different schemes

[@chefdude7536]

In april💀

[@bear_in_trenchcoat]

Have you ever done a weird boy tutorial? If not it would be greatly appreciated if you did :)

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

I will do a weird boy when they release a new plastic one 😁 how about that?

[@jakubm1254]

Very good work! This model is known for having very ugly and large gap and when you started painting it is not visible. What filler did you used to fix it?

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

if i need to fill gaps I like ot use Vellejo Plastic putty

[@kaibe5241]

Question, why don't you start with a wraithbone spray?

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

The colour of the flesh is wraithbine and I like a light colour undercoat to give me more vibrant colours

[@robertclassicconstructiona1830]

Hello new to the channel I'm sorry for asking a none topic question , ork skin , I'm trying to follow your receipt for ork skin and I'm not even close , just trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong......any help is appreciated .......

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

I’m not sure, you would have to explain some more what your struggling with? Generally if we’re struggling to see results it’s because we’re rushing. Take your time with it. Practice is also important, we can’t expect perfect results straight away. Keep working at it and you’ll get there 💪🏻

[@robertclassicconstructiona1830]

@@TableTopReadyKZbin thanks for answering , I've got a bunch of test models ready to go, I'll get it ....

[@Cato.sicarius752]

Cuando vas a pintar kill team ???

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

Which kill team? Maybe none specifically. I think more about factions overall.

[@willisposnette5322]

not very good at pinting

[@TableTopReadyYoutube]

That’s why we work to improve 💪🏻 and as long as we enjoy painting, that’s what really matters

[@MrTpimms]

My dude, this is sick work! The accessibility is second to none and you’re an absolute inspiration!