Hey everybody, me again. I want to post my work more often but I keep forgetting. Anyway, I am working on a redux version of my Tau commander (found here:
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/512518.page). I was never really happy with the way he looked and I finished him right before the
FAQ about two weapon suits so I need to put together a
WYSIWYG commander for a couple local Tournaments and Modeling Competitions.
Anyway, I really liked the initial concept of my first Commander but I think the execution just kinda fell flat. Something about the pose and the frankly less than spectacular paint job. So I decided to try again but this time I wanted to get his pose right and make the design more interesting. I also have been trying to figure out new and interesting ways to add more detail to the model overall. One of my issues with Tau models in general is that they lack the depth of detail that can be seen in more of the recent armies. Anyway, here is my new and exciting MKIII Helldiver Custom Commander.
NOTE: I'm not sold on the Burst Cannons, they just look really cool. I am leaning more on Plasma right now but I want to try out the
BCs a bit more before I commit. This guy is also sorted out with Iridium Armor too, which is why he is a bit more bulked out.
Front:
Back:
Shield Side:
Top:
Front-2:
Those things sticking out on his back are Reaction Mass Tanks, since he is so heavy due to the extra he needs a bit of extra fuel and they help with balance, at least that is my fluff. I'll do another post later with all of the fluff about my design, for now I just want to focus on the model. Suggestions and comments are welcome. I really want this guy to stand out and I plan on painting him in red again but I am still not totally sure what I want to do. White is also an option maybe.
Weapon suggestions are also welcome but I don't want to do double
MPs. I have another commander I am working on with Double
MPs and he is gonna be his own awesomeness.
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