Hive Fleet Balaur’s first model

The best way to get stuck in is to get stuck in, so after noodling about Hive Fleet Balaur, I got stuck in and built my first nid.

I think this is an older kit, but it’s a *really good* older kit

At first I wasn’t sold on the 25mm base, but once I got rolling I started liking how nimble it makes the Genestealers feel

All done! No names (which feels super weird!), so since I want to always be able to identify my first Tyranid I added a unique skull to his base.

I went for a wide, sprawling pose; the posability with four arms is a ton of fun

And a little while later, I’ve got a whole Fire Team built: 5 Genestealers, including some equipment choices (Feeder Tendrils on second from left, Flesh Hooks on fourth from left). I built the first two without even realizing that the Rending Claws on normal Genestealers never appear on all four arms — but in 2021 Kill Team, they can! A happy accident, as Bob Ross would say.

I already love these guys. This is going to be fun!

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