Kitbashing A Plastic Biovore

[@PeteTheWargamer]

My sincerest apologies for the overuse of the words "balls", "sacks" and "sausages" during the course of this video. I will strive to do better in the future.

[@St1ckM0nk3y]

Please don't. This is what we come here for

[@hanztheenlightened4529]

its fine mate.

[@jonathonelgie9788]

And use vaseline on your fingers and surfaces?

[@TheWarpForge]

Don't be. Slannesh approves!

[@kusodm2347]

I'm more offended at the floppy bit of your watch but good video! Really nice work!

[@asimovstarling8806]

Damn that looks cool. Kitbashers are why I want to get into the hobby, and examples like this make it even more convincing.

[@Apok336]

Great viedo! Great idea! If I may add, for the Barrel of the Weapon I'd use the Barbred Strangler as it is a tube, and it siuts it more in my opinion, but Great Viedo!

[@casperbrndstrup2496]

Will we ever see a Sammael of the Dark Angels Conversion? One of the harder if not just using the Vertus Praetor Speeder ^_^ Love your work!

[@Mensch777]

You just created the best hive fleet Kronos scheme I have seen. And that by accident, calling it a dark Kraken scheme.

[@PeteTheWargamer]

I read that as Dark Karen 😂

[@MisterAltir]

@@PeteTheWargamer well they both attack over aggressively for no reason so your not completely wrong lol

[@micha5200]

Ebony Kraken :)

[@weissendrachen]

@@micha5200 blacken

[@johnphillips5965]

A little tip for building up a collection of those "balls", whenever I've had my hot glue gun out, I keep the blobs that drip off of it, very useful for nurglification

[@snowgeese7292]

thats smart im gonna have to steal that technique

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Nice idea! I still need to get myself a glue gun.

[@Brickerbrack]

@@PeteTheWargamer And for easy gap-filling, UV-curing resin can be really useful. You can drip it into the gaps between your balls (for example), and with a UV torch, it'll cure in seconds.

[@bobsomething4733]

Maybe consider converting other Tyranid units or maybe some Hive Fleet adaptations? Tyranid conversions are still quite rare on youtube.

[@PeteTheWargamer]

I'm not super up to speed with the Tyranid lore and how the Hive Fleets differ, I should look into them more!

[@bobsomething4733]

@@PeteTheWargamer Sadly there isn't much visually to them beside color schemes and lore implications which is why I was curious to see your take on ways to convert Tyranids for a specific hive fleet.

[@shadowsketch926]

@@bobsomething4733 well that's just the beauty of the fleets now isn't it? coming up with your own ways to make a fleet stand out.

[@garethgreen3698]

@@PeteTheWargamer I always thought that it would be cool to kitbash a Dimachaeron, a rather expensive Forge World, and as I understand it, powerful and useful miniature. I wonder if it could be made from leftover parts from different kits - I'm thinking Carnifex and Haruspex parts might help.

[@Bluecho4]

@@PeteTheWargamer The advantages of the Tyranids is that, at least in the lore, they're always evolving. Center a conversion or set of conversions around a single mutation, or for a purpose or against an enemy the hive has adapted to.

[@colonist_0535]

Could we get some plastic warpspider conversions?

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Yep, it's still being worked on :)

[@colonist_0535]

@@PeteTheWargamer :O cool!

[@rebeccaschroder3000]

@@PeteTheWargamer can't wait to see them!

[@creaturefeaturegonnageetch5111]

Yes! Tyranids are the coolest 40k faction and I'm glad you're covering them.

[@PeteTheWargamer]

And I'm glad to hear it :D

[@themanbehindtheslaughter7633]

Imo Necrons and admech are but tyranids are third, then blood angels.

[@twitchybristles]

I love the advice you gave about not making modifications after gluing - when I built my LED fire prism and tried to drill out and widen the inside of the barrel it was a catastrophe and I had to gut about an inch of barrel to make the rest of the build work. Good advice to follow for sure.

[@PeteTheWargamer]

I've been in the same situation, you start sawing or filing something and then model just disintegrates in your hands 😂

[@weemanling]

Looks fantastic and I love the move away from Space Marine conversions and towards organic alien. Definitely allows you to be more creative.

[@PeteTheWargamer]

It's quite a different mindset, having to build things to make them look more natural is definitely harder than just sticking bits to power armour. But, I think I'm getting there and dipping into the sculpting definitely helped!

[@leftwingdragon6235]

Yay I have just started collecting Tyranids so I am really loving this video. Keep up the amazing work.

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Thank you, I will do!

[@Basil_Ghothickovitch]

This conversion is much better than the current plastic version that was shown a week ago. I'm shocked where the design has gone.

[@joekane5746]

Seeing you kitbash a plastic Warsmith model would be nice as well to help give us a proper character for the Iron Warriors warbands

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Nice idea! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@joekane5746]

@@PeteTheWargamer you're welcome. The old metal model is showing its age and a proper Warlord for the legion would be neat to see.

[@garethgreen3698]

@@PeteTheWargamer I was thinking of a way to use the Daemonkin Sorcerer from the Shadowspear boxed set as a conversion for a Warsmith

[@SoRa228]

I would love to see a side-by-side comparison between your conversion and an actual biovore. Awesome job nevertheless 😁

[@Darkreaper1982]

Glad to see the Tyranids getting some love on here. Great conversation as always, look forward to the painting vid :)

[@PeteTheWargamer]

I'm glad to hear it!

[@MegamanZero410]

I’m slightly upset that I don’t have a tyranid army now.

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Never too late!

[@reubensullivan8849]

Can “sack sculpting” be the new regular segment? kinda like dead animal bits session 2

[@hugohewitson8470]

The paint job is 😍

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Thank you :)

[@augustholst5594]

Hi pete! Love your videos, keep up the good work!

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Thanks August!

[@BurbleBenis]

few tips cause i super love these videos man: 1. run your VA recordings through Audacity to remove the background hissing of the mic via the "Noise Reduction" effect, just requires a few seconds of dead air at the beginning of any VA recording session for a sample profile to be generated. 2. love the sneaky background mow of the cat at 2:41, hope they are doin alright friend :))) keep up the good work, you are by far the best kitbash channel for 40k i've found thus far, and i love every time i see a vid of yours hit my sub feed !!

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Thanks for the tips!

[@quenter1392]

Love it! The vestigial arms cover up the disgusting spore sacks though :( . Maybe a bit more vestigial in the future?

[@leftistadvocate9718]

so many tyranid conversions are way to expensive and over complicated. this was simple, effective and saves money. 10/10. if it weren't for the fact that my swarm lord desperately needed tyrant guard I would've made this.

[@jacksonbaldwin2590]

Can you try and kitbash a Tanith first and only model?

[@RoboCrash]

This model looks fantastic. Great work as usual!

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Thanks!

[@GheyForGames]

Honestly I think this is the best thing you've ever done

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Thank you :D

[@Ruinstad694]

Looks Awesome :) If you end up some day doing another Nids conversion some day, could I suggest the Pyrovore?

[@kennygondales]

hell yeah brood brother. this is probably the best tyranid conversion video ive seen!

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Thank you!

[@squirrel648]

I absolutely love this kitbash. I'm getting ready to take on my biggest project yet by kitbashing an entire Tyranid army for my 4th army. Your video has been one of the best I've seen for inspiration yet.

[@al3117]

Hive guard / Tyrant guard / Biovore / Pyrovores could and should be the same kit. Change my mind.

[@PeteTheWargamer]

If they did ever update the Biovore then a combi Biovore / Pyrovore set would be a no brainer for GW

[@maxxammax0]

Love me some kitbashed Nids. So I would love a Tyranid Dimachaeron, But since they are out of stock on FW since I found the model, do you have any suggestions what plastic kits could be used to build one?

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Nice idea! I would say that the Tyrannofex is probably the best starting point, it has the long spindly legs and arms and would just need some reposing to get a fairly close approximation and size.

[@hux1983]

Can't wait to see more Tyranid conversions. Once you get more comfortable doing the organic stuff, a Hierodule or Dimachaeron would be awesome

[@PeteTheWargamer]

I've got a few ideas for more 🙂

[@anexistanthuman2435]

nice kitbash man!

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Thank you very much!

[@ThomasTheSingleton]

Small note, biovores are on 60mm bases while the hiveguard are on 50s. Otherwise, this is amazing!

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Sadly I didn't have any 60mm bases 🙁

[@dirtybirdsf]

I think the conversion works wonderfully. Seems like the armor plates on top could use more GS to connect them, giving the creature that prominent central peak that most tyranids have. This army has always seemed more daunting to convert in. I've been watching Modern Synthesis steams, but this conversion seems more attainable at a lower cost and skill entry point. Modern Synth does a lot more sculpting.

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Sculpting has never been my strong point so I've never used it heavily in my conversions. So I try to keep my guides as reproducible as possible.

[@typhus7796]

1:26 aaaaa this made me really uncomfortable. I like to not saw myself

[@e1f189]

I loved the AOS Tzeentch chaos warrior conversion. Any chance that you do Nurgle in the future?

[@PeteTheWargamer]

I'll definitely get around to them at some point in the future!

[@Hobbyrepubliken]

Yes! More xenos conversions pls

[@PeteTheWargamer]

More planned!

[@takyz138]

Awesome as always! If you end up doing another tyranid conversion video, pyrovores would be interesting (although a bit similar), as their model is exceedingly expensive.

[@PeteTheWargamer]

I think there is definitely options for a Pyrovore! I would probably need to source a larger weapon from somewhere and swap out the sacks for pipes. But it's definitely doable.

[@georgiosstathopoulos]

Better than the derpy looking one, Games Workshop is selling :P

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Yeh he does need an update doesn't he, poor guy.

[@benives254]

Once the green stuff is cured, do you need to wash and scrub the model to get rid of the vaseline?

[@PeteTheWargamer]

I give them a wipe with some shop cloth but I don't tend to get any problems with painting them afterwards.

[@KillerKadougan]

Huge fan of these kitbash videos! I'd love to see one for mark of nurgle gors.

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Nice idea! Thanks for the suggestion

[@andygourlay8787]

Absolutely tremendous Pete. I honestly hope someone from GW is watching - this would serve as a great replacement for the old Biovore model.

[@Tommiart]

Great work Pete. The only addition I could possibly suggest is some paint mixed with glue strung over the balls (sacks?) for extra ooze and moisture.... ....oh dear.

[@PeteTheWargamer]

You somehow made the innuendos much worse... so much worse.

[@Tommiart]

I started out with such good intentions too. 😍

[@Karloss00]

I'll be doing this instead of buying the new Biovores. The new Biovores look more Starship Troopers then Tyranid; should've made the pyrovore's aesthetic plastic.

[@InquisitorKryptman]

*Some while ago* That's a funny way to say 7 years prior........

[@theaustralianknight7769]

Could you try and kitbash a keb guardsman?

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Feudal Guardsmen? Nice idea!

[@warmasterraven1447]

Coming back to this video post Leviathan launch! Need me some living artillery!!

[@Tahydrahel]

I just love my little pewter Biovores.

[@PeteTheWargamer]

I do miss the old metal models.

[@HEYitzMEtheKING]

This is an amazing idea and video! Buying a Hive gaurd kit for 3 biovores when they usually the same price for just one. That's a difference.

[@julianabson7870]

I'm not a Kids fan but have been inspired by your amazing conversion. Great work!

[@Mailed-Knight]

Very cool. I've bought the Inquisitor with the inferno pistol and a box of Tempestus Scions and I'm looking to make the Inquisitor look more armoured using the breastplate, gauntlets and maybe change the head but still keep the hat. Any advice please?

[@markusfreund6961]

GW: *angry lawyer noises* ;-) Terrific build and video m8, wish I'd discovered (and subbed) you a lot earlier.

[@haroldkeearns3497]

Not a 40K player, prefer AoS and Warcry. But DAMN that turned out beautiful.

[@tomhughes1055]

Awesome work Pete! Not only does this one look amazing but it's practical seeing as you only need the one kit (mostly) to build three of them.

[@benrobbo2902]

Could you potentially try do a 40K fulgrim conversion using sigvald and morathi for example. A big ask but could be a fun build

[@vthunder4238]

Alright guys hear me out a heidrphant conversion... plus painting

[@googleisinvasive5067]

I love your conversion videos, its always so neat to see your raw creativity at work. I would also love to see more conversions of some nonGW stuff into 40k stuff, like an orkified version of a B-17 or the wright Flyer.

[@TheWarpForge]

Great Vid! Love how these turned out :)

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Thanks!

[@connorgon8581]

Honestly, I’m torn with how this kit looks compared to the new release of the biovore. Fantastic job Pete!

[@Evilminiature]

It really came out great!! :D I can't decide getting my hands on some SM or start getting some nids!

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Nids are cool, they just require a lot of painting!

[@Evilminiature]

@@PeteTheWargamer Yeah i fell in love with them around 2003 but never started them. But now that im older and make money and have the room for the hobby i am really thinking about pulling the trigger ^^.

[@GalianMode]

I always thought the front legs on the original model were too skinny and looked daft. I much prefer the gorilla like arms you used. Perhaps I'll "up convert" my old models with these new arms.

[@Godzillanid]

Finally!

[@DaEzChez]

This looks astronomically better than the current kit, in my opinion. I'm likely to follow this guide here in the near future

[@ronlasiere4114]

I thought those small arms were gunna look ridiculous, but the way theyre cradling the spore sacs is perfect!

[@opesam]

Maybe a necron conversion, recreating old failcast named characters from new plastic kits? 🙏

[@yeahnah3erter]

Have you used clay shapers? Would greatly assist sculpting imo

[@icedphat]

Looks good, like rlly good. I bet u could make an exocrine kit bash to the way u did this guy. I do wish the hive guard kit wasn’t so expensive:(

[@mpepp9]

So cool. My only critique would be that the gun’s armour plates don’t quite line up at the back, but awesome apart from that

[@benrichardson5662]

Another thing you could use is the barbed strangler ammunition sac. If you cut away the feeder tube a little putty would add some bloat on the belly just like the old biovore model.

[@RuneChaosMarine]

i think you should re-do this one. after watching your more recent videos, i think you can do far better now.

[@skazkatzroy3444]

Nice build, you've got to spend bugs to make bugs.

[@seppuku4203]

please do more tyranid conversions, the hive mind wills it! but seriously awesome work

[@theswampus670]

I would do this immediately, but my lists only have 1 Biovore, so 70$ for one is not great.

[@alduin4226]

This so much help thank you

[@PeteTheWargamer]

You're welcome :D

[@helmutlvx]

Love the conversion, but please tuck in the end of your watch strap

[@klaudiuszturewicz9680]

Could you make a guide on how to convert csm models into fallen angles could be great fun a would really help me out with my upcoming army xD

[@Egalitariat-likesecretariat]

I appreciate the chitinous look of the launcher's casing. It does bother me that they look crooked to my eye

[@beardedbrigand9728]

O that's amazing and looks bang on !

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Thank you!

[@gotharion]

absolutely awesome :) LOVE your work.

[@razorsitch9882]

Love the paint again , but may have been tempted to use more green stuff to seal the gap at the very top between the two additional carapace pieces, giving it a more organic feel. In my opinion at least. Still a top quality piece though

[@JoeSmith-dv4or]

Could you do a dimachaeron that'll be a challenge and keep up the good work pal

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Some big gribblies would be fun!

[@JoeSmith-dv4or]

@@PeteTheWargamer it'll be cool as some wargammers don't have the money to buy one from forgeworld so the kit bash could even be cheaper than the real thing which is always welcome 😁

[@williamveenhuyzen4726]

Wow that came out fantastic more tyranids plz!

[@TheMegasquig]

Looks ace! What about a Cadian Kasrkin conversion?

[@davidstone-haigh4880]

Great conversion. Somehow looks very reptilian too

[@chocolatejuice8860]

Yay, nids!

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Yay!

[@madmerlinsart]

Makes me miss my tyranids.

[@nakkipirog1576]

Why does this look so much better than my actual metallic biovore model :D

[@TyranidFerore]

Sorry if youve answered this already, but what size base did you use?

[@mitchellrobins7482]

Gonna have to go buy a box of hive guard and a pack of green stuff, it looks great!

[@alexanderbilstien3471]

How come you did put the armour piece's that the biovore has on its from arms.

[@rdilgart]

When you use Vaseline on your green stuff. How do you get rid of it when you Prime the model?

[@Muenni]

Sadly, it's going to be pretty bad in the 9th codex.

[@emanueleragazzi341]

The fact that this is cheaper and better looking than the og biovore makes me happy

[@adriant1654]

It's so much better than the original model!

[@Matt-md5yt]

Sweet a Tyranid custom video.

[@Skraete22]

Maybe you could do some Sporemines to go with it?

[@dexstclaire5442]

Can you give a bit more detail on how you line up your drill holes when pinning?

[@leeperry7068]

BAD ASS. Great modeling and paint too!

[@Tiger_actual]

I really enjoy when you recreate models in this manner.