Inside the Hive Mind


As a way of helping all Tyranid (and us non-bug players out there too), FTW has collected some of the best Tyranid blogger articles out there.
From modeling to painting and whatever else we could scrape together before the bugs ate it, it's all listed below in hopes that it might help you out.

Modeling
Hive Guard conversion by Spikey Bits
Hive Guard, Pyrovore and Venomthrope by Game Headz
Hive Tyrant WIP by DSM Pontifications
Hive Tyrant conversion by Spikey Bits
Landing Spores by Black Matt's Black Legion Blog
Magnetise: Ravenor by Game Headz
Magnetise: Trygon by Eldar Addict
Mycenetic Spore Pod by FoxPhoenix's 40k
Mycetic Spore conversion by Pathfinder
Pinning Tyranids to their bases by 40k Terrain
Slitherfex conversion by Spikey Bits
Tervigon: WIP by Eldar Addict
Trygon (homemade) by Game Headz
Trygon conversion Part 1, Part 2 by My Wargame
Tyranid Harpy WIP by Spikey Bits
Tyranid ichor, ooze and slime by Hephesto's Forge
Tyrant Guard conversion Part 1, Part 2 by Spikey Bits
Winged Tyrant WIP, and finished by FoxPhoenix's 40k

Painting
Army showcase by Black Matt's Black Legion Blog
Army showcase by Corbania Prime
Army Showcase by Bellum Aeternum
Dipping Tyranids by Transmutation Inc.
Finished Trygon by 40k Hobby Blog
Hive Fleet color schemes by MAWS 40k
Hormaguants by Men with Toy Soldiers
Genestealer Patriarch by Painting by Tinweasel
Genestealer step by step by 40k Hobby Blog
Genestealers Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 by Heresy Workshop
Genestealer step by step by Ron (FTW)
Old Tyranid models by 40k Hobby Blog
Ripper conversion (for fun) by Pathfinder
Tyranids Old and New by Painting by Tinweasel

Gaming and Reviews
Codex review of units by Imperuis Dominatus
First thoughts of the new Codex by Pathfinder
First thoughts by Spite for the Dice Gods
A quick overview of the new Codex by Imperius Dominatus
In depth review Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 by The Quiet Limit of the World
Playtesting 'Nids Part 1, Part 2 by Spikey Bits
Tervigon horrors by The Wraith Gate
Tyranid test games, and the follow up by Bellum Aeternum
Tyranid FOC breakdown by Pathfinder
Tyranids vs. Guard with unit analysis by Pathfinder
Tyranid favorite units by Imperius Dominatus
Tyranofex, is he worth it by Dilusions of Grandeur

Anti-mech capabilities Part 1, Part 2 by The Wraith Gate
Carnifexes by Warhammer 39,999
Doom of Malan'Tai rules by Dilusions of Grandeur
Gargoyles by Warhammer 39,999
Genestealers by Warhammer 39,999
Genestealers by Men With Toy Soldiers
Hormagaunts by Warhammer 39,999
Hormaguants by Men With Toy Soldiers
Lictors by Warhammer 39,999
Mawloc and the rules by Dilusions of Grandeur
Monstrous Creatures vs Vehicles by Spite for the Dice Gods
Ravenors by Warhammer 39,999
Rippers by Warhammer 39,999
Shadow in the Warp by Maunderings of a 40k Gamer
Spore Mines, a look at their rules by The Wraith Gate
Shooting options for Tyranids by Spite for the Dice Gods
Spore Mines by Warhammer 39,999
Starting a Swarm: HQ by Imperius Dominatus
Starting a Swarm: Troops by Imperius Dominatus
Starting a Swarm: Elites by Imperius Dominatus
Termagaunts by Warhammer 39,999
Trygon: GW or FW version by Spikey Bits
Trygon vs. Mawloc by Spite for the Dice Gods
Tyrant Guard by Warhammer 39,999
Warriors by Warhammer 39,999
Warriors by Men with Toy Soldiers
Zoanthropes by Warhammer 39,999


Ron, From the WarpIf you've got any questions about something in this post, shoot me a comment and I'll be glad to answer. Make sure to share your hobby tips and thoughts in the comments below!