Customer briefing

From the Shadows: The Arrival of the Behemoth Tyranids

The client behind this project found us while exploring options for painting his Tyranid army. He wanted something special, that would not only stand out on the battlefield, but also tell a story. The ferocity and legacy of the Behemoth Hive Fleet was his inspiration, and he sought out a team that could bring that vision to reality.
From the first contact, it was clear that he was looking for something unique. The color scheme had to be true to the Behemoth classics: reddish skin and navy blue shells. He asked us for a level of game paint that combined speed and detail, but with an imposing presentation for the 46 miniatures in the assignment.
What really set this project apart was his special request for the bases: a setting that evoked the devastation of war, with urban ruins, fragments of scrap metal and ultramarine corpses. We designed each element using 3D printing, making sure to create an immersive and brutal backdrop.
With his vision in mind, we began work on what would become a project that not only met his expectations, but also left a mark on our own history as a studio.

General picture of the project Game level

From the First Sketches: Building the Hive

The process of bringing this Behemoth Hive Fleet army to the gaming table was an intense and rewarding experience. From the beginning, it was clear to us that coordination and communication would be essential for a project of this magnitude.
We started with a key test: painting a gargoyle as a schematic model. We added a pedestal with urban ruins and a mutilated ultramarine arm to complete the visual concept. After receiving the client’s approval, we got to work.
Four of us worked simultaneously: three focused on assembling the miniatures, while the fourth prepared and assembled the 3D printed bits for the bases. After assembly, we applied airbrushing to give the reddish and navy blue bases that characterize Behemoth. From there, the brushwork took center stage: details in exposed flesh, claws, teeth and the famous psychic brains.
The final touch was to prepare the bases. Here we mixed textures, pigments and blood splatter to create a devastated environment that reflected the passing of the hive. Each photo sent to the client was enthusiastically received, seeing their vision come to life step by step.