Warhammer 40,000 Kill Team: Hivestorm Tactical Skirmish Combat

Prepare for high-octane skirmishes with Warhammer 40,000 Kill Team: Hivestorm, brought to you by Games Workshop. This boxed set pits elite squads of Hive Fleet warriors against Imperial defenders, packed with dynamic miniatures and thrilling scenarios for fast-paced gameplay.

Inside the box, you’ll find two full kill teams: the deadly Tyranid Hivestorm warriors and a band of hardened Imperial troops. The set includes highly detailed miniatures, terrain pieces, and an exclusive Kill Team core rulebook to guide your battles.

To bring these models to life, grab some Citadel Paints from our supplies section! 

Tempestus Aquilon Kill Team (Imperial Guard Elite)

1. Armor and Clothing:

   • Base Color: Start with Macragge Blue for the iconic Imperial Guard armor.
   • Highlight: Use Calgar Blue to pick out the raised edges for a clean, professional finish.
   • Shading: Apply a light wash of Nuln Oil to give the armor depth.
   • Clothing: For fatigues, Death Guard Green or Castellan Green works well, shaded with Agrax Earthshade to add a rugged, worn effect.

2. Weaponry:

   • Metal Parts: Use Leadbelcher as a base for the metal components of weapons.
   • Shading and Highlights: Add Nuln Oil for shading, then lightly dry brush with Stormhost Silver to highlight raised edges.

3. Skin and Faces:

   • Base Color: For skin tones, start with Cadian Fleshtone.
   • Shading: Apply Reikland Fleshshade to bring out facial features and add realism.
   • Highlight: Use Kislev Flesh to add highlights to raised areas like cheekbones.

4. Details and Accessories:

   • Goggles or Visors: Paint the visors using Waystone Green for a bright, futuristic look.
   • Pouches and Belts: Mournfang Brown works well for leather details, followed by a wash of Agrax Earthshade.

Vespid Stingwing (Tau Empire)

1. Chitin and Exoskeleton:

   • Base Color: Start with Zandri Dust for the Vespid's exoskeleton.
   • Shading: Apply Agrax Earthshade to add depth to the recessed areas.
   • Highlight: Use Ushabti Bone or Screaming Skull to highlight the edges of the chitin armor.

2. Wings:

   • Base Color: Begin with Pallid Wych Flesh for the membranes.
   • Shading: Apply a thin wash of Drakenhof Nightshade to give a blue, insect-like tint to the wings.
   • Highlight: Drybrush with Ulthuan Grey to make the edges of the wings stand out.

3. Weaponry:

   • Metal Parts: Use Runefang Steel for the metallic areas of their weaponry.
   • Shading: Apply Nuln Oil to add depth and then drybrush with Stormhost Silver to make the metal pop.

4. Insectoid Eyes:

   • Base Color: Paint the eyes with Mephiston Red for a bright, menacing appearance.
   • Shading: Apply a wash of Carroburg Crimson to darken the eyes slightly, then highlight the center with Evil Sunz Scarlet.

These Citadel paint tips will help you bring your Tempestus Aquilon Kill Team and Vespid Stingwing to life on the battlefield!

Take command of the battlefield and unleash your strategic genius with Kill Team: Hivestorm.

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