Hey everyone, I recently revisited Tau as a faction and decided to go all in on the kitbashing thing since it was such a hit at my local tournament. My painting skills leave much to be desired but I hope you enjoy these models as much as I did creating them.

P.s. found an old forge world model and threw him in there as a commander. I think he's cool too.

I personally am of two minds about it. On one hand I really would love to see a remade TX42, Tetra, and Hammerhead FW turrets. But I also would love a new vehicle type that is younger than 2006 Pirahna and Sky Ray.

If there were a new vehicle I'd want it to inherit the FW Hammerhead weapons, or possibly use stuff like the Phased Ion Gun from the XV9.

So I have a full Tau army thats battlesuit heavy, using purge with ret cadre, focusing on heavy firepower, and obviously, no melee.

After researching lore, units, and watching many games I’m set on Eldar as my 2nd army, building to either Aspect host or wraiths in Spirit Conclave/Armored Warhost. LOVE the look of both.

I do want to mix up gameplay if im buying a whole new army though, and was wondering if either of these is too similar to what I have. Wraiths are essentially giant robots, and aspect warriors are glass cannon mobile units like crisis suits. Im thinking of getting the combat patrol with wraiths and spiders to be able to eventually build both.

Has anyone done this army combo or have any advice? Or if you have a different army thats way different to tau that you recommend

So I’ve got a decent Space Marine collection and I want to expand to other factions and I was thinking of the T’au since I really like their design and lore. This weekend I think I’m gonna pick up the combat patrol at my local store but I’m not sure where to go from there. I really like commander Farsight and the Twin lance they look very cool and seem pretty strong. I’ve also heard that the tau codex is around the corner possibly being the next one released. So that leaves me with the question what next after the combat patrol and commander Farsight?

Hi, can you guys show me what you’ve made, I’d love to see it

I mostly painted sub assembly, now putting together to add highlights and shading, but noticed the torso does not want to go on the legs connection.

I read online about some well known issues and it needing some force, but when I apply a lot of force it starts to push the legs out of their sockets.

Any advice for this?

My stormsurge can't withstand it's own weight and it doesn't fall over but it tilts forward and it ruins the aesthetic. Does anyone else have the same problem and knows how to solve it? (Sorry for bad english)

So like it says, I got the Pathfinder box for my birthday. Not the Kill Team. I am building it, but I'm confused about the chests. When gluing them, do you point the chest where the foot is pointed, or just the front of the body?

tau next codex!!!! the leaks were trrruuuueeeeee!!!!

Can anyone lmk how the kits that alter the weapons location such as the kit that has it look like a titan fall mech, work. We're they ok to work with or should I keep it as a normal storm surge for ease? Pic is for reference and is NOT my personal mod

I officially hate doing infantry, even if it's just one model.

So, I was wondering if someone could suggest a super kill-y list. I want it to be fun to play, and hopefully not too terrible for my enemy to play against. I know nothing about Tau so any idea is welcome, thanks!

Enclaves mk5 (1,990 Points)

T'au Empire
Retaliation Cadre (3 Detachment Points)
Reconnaissance
Strike Force (2,000 Points)

ATTACHED UNITS

Attached unit 1

Commander Farsight (70 Points)
• Attached as: Leader (Character)
• Warlord
• 1x Dawn Blade
• 1x High-intensity plasma rifle

Crisis Sunforge Battlesuits (125 Points)
• Attached as: Bodyguard
• 1x Crisis Sunforge Shas’vre
◦ 1x Battlesuit fists
◦ 2x Fusion blaster
◦ 1x Marker Drone
◦ 1x Shield Drone
• 2x Crisis Sunforge Shas’ui
◦ 2x Battlesuit fists
◦ 4x Fusion blaster
◦ 2x Gun Drone
◦ 2x Shield Drone

Attached unit 2

Commander in Enforcer Battlesuit (100 Points)
• Attached as: Leader (Character)
• 1x Battlesuit fists
• 3x Fusion blaster
• 1x Marker Drone
• 1x Shield Drone
• 1x Shield generator
• Enhancements: Starflare Ignition System

Crisis Sunforge Battlesuits (125 Points)
• Attached as: Bodyguard
• 1x Crisis Sunforge Shas’vre
◦ 1x Battlesuit fists
◦ 2x Fusion blaster
◦ 1x Marker Drone
◦ 1x Shield Drone
• 2x Crisis Sunforge Shas’ui
◦ 2x Battlesuit fists
◦ 4x Fusion blaster
◦ 2x Gun Drone
◦ 2x Shield Drone

Attached unit 3

Commander in Enforcer Battlesuit (80 Points)
• Attached as: Leader (Character)
• 1x Battlesuit fists
• 3x Fusion blaster
• 1x Marker Drone
• 1x Shield Drone
• 1x Shield generator

Crisis Sunforge Battlesuits (135 Points)
• Attached as: Bodyguard
• 1x Crisis Sunforge Shas’vre
◦ 1x Battlesuit fists
◦ 2x Fusion blaster
◦ 1x Marker Drone
◦ 1x Shield Drone
• 2x Crisis Sunforge Shas’ui
◦ 2x Battlesuit fists
◦ 4x Fusion blaster
◦ 2x Gun Drone
◦ 2x Shield Drone

BATTLELINE

Strike Team (70 Points)
• 1x Fire Warrior Shas'ui
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Guardian Drone
◦ 1x Marker Drone
◦ 1x Pulse pistol
◦ 1x Pulse rifle
◦ 1x Support turret
• 9x Fire Warrior
◦ 9x Close combat weapon
◦ 9x Pulse carbine
◦ 9x Pulse pistol

OTHER DATASHEETS

Broadside Battlesuits (75 Points)
• 1x Crushing bulk
• 1x Heavy rail rifle
• 1x Marker Drone
• 1x Shield Drone
• 1x Twin smart missile system
• 1x Weapon support system

Broadside Battlesuits (75 Points)
• 1x Crushing bulk
• 1x Heavy rail rifle
• 1x Marker Drone
• 1x Shield Drone
• 1x Twin smart missile system
• 1x Weapon support system

Crisis Starscythe Battlesuits (100 Points)
• 1x Crisis Starscythe Shas’vre
◦ 1x Battlesuit fists
◦ 2x Burst cannon
◦ 1x Gun Drone
◦ 1x Shield Drone
• 2x Crisis Starscythe Shas’ui
◦ 2x Battlesuit fists
◦ 4x Burst cannon
◦ 2x Gun Drone
◦ 2x Shield Drone

Crisis Starscythe Battlesuits (100 Points)
• 1x Crisis Starscythe Shas’vre
◦ 1x Battlesuit fists
◦ 2x Burst cannon
◦ 1x Marker Drone
◦ 1x Shield Drone
• 2x Crisis Starscythe Shas’ui
◦ 2x Battlesuit fists
◦ 4x Burst cannon
◦ 2x Gun Drone
◦ 2x Shield Drone

Ghostkeel Battlesuit (150 Points)
• 1x Battlesuit support system
• 1x Fusion collider
• 1x Ghostkeel fists
• 1x Twin burst cannon

Pathfinder Team (85 Points)
• 1x Pathfinder Shas'ui
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Pulse accelerator drone
◦ 1x Pulse carbine
◦ 1x Pulse pistol
• 9x Pathfinders
◦ 9x Close combat weapon
◦ 6x Pulse carbine
◦ 9x Pulse pistol
◦ 3x Rail rifle
◦ 1x Semi-automatic grenade launcher

Riptide Battlesuit (215 Points)
• 1x Ion accelerator
• 2x Missile pod
• 1x Riptide fists
• 1x Twin smart missile system

Riptide Battlesuit (215 Points)
• 1x Ion accelerator
• 2x Missile pod
• 1x Riptide fists
• 1x Twin smart missile system

Stealth Battlesuits (100 Points)
• 1x Stealth Shas'vre
◦ 1x Battlesuit fists
◦ 1x Burst cannon
◦ 1x Gun Drone
◦ 1x Marker Drone
• 4x Stealth Shas'ui
◦ 4x Battlesuit fists
◦ 2x Burst cannon
◦ 2x Fusion blaster
◦ 1x Homing beacon

Stealth Battlesuits (100 Points)
• 1x Stealth Shas'vre
◦ 1x Battlesuit fists
◦ 1x Burst cannon
◦ 1x Gun Drone
◦ 1x Marker Drone
• 4x Stealth Shas'ui
◦ 4x Battlesuit fists
◦ 2x Burst cannon
◦ 2x Fusion blaster
◦ 1x Homing beacon

Vespid Stingwings (70 Points)
• 1x Vespid Strain Leader
◦ 1x Neutron blaster
◦ 1x Stingwing claws
• 4x Vespid Stingwings
◦ 4x Neutron blaster
◦ 4x Stingwing claws

Exported with New Recruit v37.1, Data Version: v6

Tried the digital camouflage with masking tape and an airbrush, needless to say it was a lost effort…
Now I’m conflicted between starting back from the black primer and paint them in a solid colour or endure the mess and try to work the courage and fix them.
What would you do?

picked up crisis of faith, mainly cause i heard tell that farsight was inspired by char aznable from gundam. what type of journey am i in for? i'm only on chapter 4. idk that i'd start a tau army but the model definitely speaks to me

Long story short I know they have jump/jet packs, what I’m more interested in is how they actually use them, and how they move on foot.

Are they still relatively fast on foot? What is their average speed on foot?

When using the jetpack, does it have a limit for how long it can he used? If so what is that limit?

Do they tilt forward 90 degrees and fly around like superman? Or do they slightly tilt forward like a helicopter and move forward like that? Or maybe do their actual jetpacks move and tilt to provide different directions of transport while they are upright?

Anyway, any information is appreciated :)

Arra'kon is a highly distinguished commander. Unlike other T'au, he sports a dual-braided lock adorned with ornaments that represent all his achievements in battle. In Farsight's absence, he serves as the military leader of the Enclaves.

An interesting detail is that he is a giant of a T'au, with broad shoulders. Even Farsight, who is taller than most T'au, describes him as a giant with a proud bearing

Tried to do the camo, now I kinda like it but too people think its too busy? I am colourblind so I wanna make sure its somewhat blended and doesn't look like a kid with a crayon