Complete Space Hulk set painted to Level 2: Blood Angels Terminators in saturated red, dark drybrushed Genestealers and grimdark industrial bases.
Private commission · Level 2 · Delivered in August 2022. Complete miniature set for the classic Space Hulk board game painted to our Level 2 standard. It features excellent tactical readability on the board through strong contrast between the red Terminator armour and the dark Tyranid carapaces on industrial terrain.
The project
This August 2022 project covers the full box of Games Workshop's legendary Space Hulk board game. Executed to our Level 2 (Standard Studio Level) parameters, the main goal is fast, effective visual impact on the table, prioritising faction readability in the dark corridors of the derelict hulk without compromising delivery times.
The Blood Angels assault force uses a saturated red scheme. To keep the finish clean at Level 2, targeted recess shading was applied along the panel lines, avoiding dirtying the smooth Terminator armour surfaces, and finished with basic lining to define volumes. Metals, ornamental golds and the white veteran helmets provide the highlights needed to stand out on the board.
On the xenos side, the Genestealer swarm takes a much darker, more sinister scheme. The near-black navy carapaces were resolved with selective drybrushing/overbrushing, which perfectly captures the ribbed, biomechanical Tyranid textures. This dark scheme is visually broken by pale flesh tones on the lower limbs and purple accents on the tongues, achieving perfect contrast against the Imperial troops.
The set also includes markers and scenic pieces integrated into the bases themselves (metal grating floors, pipes, skulls and relics such as the C.A.T., the Blood Grail or the dead Terminator on his throne). These elements received rusted metal treatment and heavy washes to settle the whole collection into the same claustrophobic, industrial atmosphere.
Key techniques
- Tactical Faction Contrast: deliberate use of saturation (intense red) against darkness (blue/black) so the two sides read instantly during play.
- Targeted Recess Shading: shading applied only to joints and panel lines on Terminator armour to keep the basecoat clean and even.
- Volume Drybrushing: fast, effective highlighting of the Genestealer exoskeleton, taking advantage of the miniature's textured sculpt.
- Grimdark Industrial Basing: the game's own textured bases treated with dirty metals, rust and black washes to unify every piece.
Miniatures included
- 11x Blood Angels Terminators (including Sergeant, Librarian, heavy weapons such as assault cannon and heavy flamer, and close-combat specialists).
- 22x Genestealers in various poses emerging from floors and walls, plus the Broodlord.
- Objective markers and relics: Blood Grail, C.A.T. unit and dead Terminator on the throne.
Project data
- Client: private commission.
- System: board games / Warhammer 40,000 — Space Hulk (Games Workshop).
- Painting level: Level 2 (Standard Studio Level).
- Delivery: August 2022.
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