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Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/15 22:18:12


Post by: hk1x1


This is a work in progress on a project I first started well over a year ago, and have recently decided to finish. I know The Tau dont officialy have titans, which is why i prefar to call my creation A really big Battlesuit ( technical term ).
I will think up a proper name for it at some point, but for now we'll stick with Battlesuit Titan.

Most of the Battlesuit has been built from scratch using plastic card, with additional parts from two Tau Hammerheads and various other odds and ends.
Will post up more pics as work progresses.


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Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/15 22:58:10


Post by: hk1x1


Some more up to date pics.

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[Thumb - Arm 1.JPG]
[Thumb - Torso 1.JPG]
[Thumb - Canopy pilot 1.JPG]
[Thumb - Pilot 1.JPG]
[Thumb - Base 1.JPG]
[Thumb - Legs close up 1.JPG]
[Thumb - Side veiw 2.JPG]
[Thumb - Front veiw 2.JPG]
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Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/15 23:01:04


Post by: Desubot


Woh. Awesome use of the devilfish parts for the front. Im liking where this is going.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/15 23:10:58


Post by: Jathom


Holy awesome fish walker! Let's hope the supposed heavy suit coming with the next codex looks half this awesome!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/15 23:15:13


Post by: Sir Samuel Buca


That is amazing. It fits the Tau aesthetic perfectly, but at the same time it still looks like a titan, not just a big model of a battlesuit, if you get what I mean?


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/15 23:45:11


Post by: nectarprime


Freaking amazing man. Keep us updated.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/15 23:48:23


Post by: timthehierodule


Love it! Keep going!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/15 23:56:44


Post by: Snrub


Wow mate! That thing is amazing. Your work with plasticard is excellent. Can't wait to see more.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/16 02:10:38


Post by: Deunstephe


The first thing I think of is Gundam. Nice way to keep the tau theme going! I really like it, and would like very much to cry about its magnificence until some Orks loot it.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/16 02:31:48


Post by: Savageconvoy


Really nice. The legs seem to be a bit long in some places, but it looks incredible.


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That railgun simply looks amazing. I can't wait to see the finished result.

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Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/16 11:34:17


Post by: Flinty


Very cool work. Thanks for sharing!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/16 18:08:02


Post by: Midnightdeathblade


Amazing! Somewhat resembles the walker in District 9!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/17 02:59:49


Post by: burgerking ork


Really cool WIP!

I really like the torso section!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/18 07:55:16


Post by: hk1x1


Thank you all for the comments i appreciate it. Progress on the battlesuit has been halted for a short time while i focus on some commision work, but i'll be back on it as soon as possible, with some new pics to follow soon after.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/18 09:19:35


Post by: oadie


 Sir Samuel Buca wrote:
That is amazing. It fits the Tau aesthetic perfectly, but at the same time it still looks like a titan, not just a big model of a battlesuit, if you get what I mean?
My thoughts, exactly - you've struck a balance I've yet to see in a Tau titan (and not simply because the majority have been cannibalized Gundam models). The thread title made me expect a scaled up battlesuit - which would have been cool, in its own right - but this is far more elegant, intricate, and original than I was expecting.

REALLY hoping those commissions of yours are quick jobs.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/18 19:00:17


Post by: Jefffar


Very nice.

Yes I know the fluff as it is doesn't support a Tau Titan, but really, who doesn't dig giant robots?


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/18 19:06:20


Post by: happygolucky


Now im not a Tau player but I do like this though... very nice indeed .


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/19 15:58:54


Post by: Orinoco


subbed!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/20 02:33:28


Post by: dark1250


Can't wait till it's finished

Are you going to add a jet pack to the back('');


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/20 02:44:21


Post by: Hive Fleet Lazarus


this is amazing, can't wait to see where this ends up


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/20 02:57:09


Post by: Ouze


Very neat looking.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/20 03:27:15


Post by: Spyral


Looks amazing so far.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/20 04:08:01


Post by: dominiquekee


We want MOAR!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/20 06:16:29


Post by: IndigoJack


I love how some people can look at a model and see something completely different than what the model was intended for. Devilfish? Nah, I see a torso to a tau titan! Looking great, can't wait to see it finished!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/20 17:09:10


Post by: Afrodactyl


Thats beautiful. God speed good sir, god speed.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/28 17:35:39


Post by: Big Boss Grimbad


That thing is awesome, can't wait to see the arms!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/28 18:32:44


Post by: JohnnyHell


WOW! It's Morphin' time!!!!!!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/02/28 18:43:14


Post by: HawkWall


VERY cool!
Enough custom made parts to make it look unique, yet still tau.
I cannot wait to see the final product!


For The Greater Good!!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/04 19:45:29


Post by: hemmis92


Awesome o.O
Simply mind-boggling! The design is very tau, yet bulky enough to fit in with the overall theme of "gigantic metal bawxes on feet" that GW seems to be running with ALL their Titans (except eldar).

Am I seeing some Metal Gear Rex in those legs and that railgun?


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/04 20:33:34


Post by: SilverMK2


Now that kicks arse.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/04 23:34:20


Post by: hk1x1


Work has now resumed on the battlesuit, and I now have the arms attached.

Still have a long way to go, but its progress... here's the latest pics, more to follow soon.


[Thumb - Side veiw Tau Titain.JPG]
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Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/04 23:58:53


Post by: FoWPlayerDeathOfUS.TDs


Love it. Head looks very Glados esque.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/05 00:05:52


Post by: Deunstephe


FoWPlayerDeathOfUS.TDs wrote:
Love it. Head looks very GLaDOS-esque.

Fix'd, and holy moly do I have to agree! Now that's a lady you wouldn't want to mess with, especially if she's now a giant battlesuit!

In game, what rules will you use? Will you just make some up?


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/05 10:53:27


Post by: hk1x1


 Deunstephe wrote:
FoWPlayerDeathOfUS.TDs wrote:
Love it. Head looks very GLaDOS-esque.

Fix'd, and holy moly do I have to agree! Now that's a lady you wouldn't want to mess with, especially if she's now a giant battlesuit!

In game, what rules will you use? Will you just make some up?



Im actully planing on selling it once it's finished so wont be useing it myself, but for anyone who wanted to use it in game I know that people have created their own rules for custom or scratch bulit models, and im not sure about the latest set of rules, but in the past you could create your own models rules and states as long as the model followed the WYSIWYG rules (what you see is what you get) meaning that whatever the models abilites where they had to be shown on the model, for example if your model rules says he has a twin linked railgun then your model must be carrying a twin linked railgun. All these rules are farely loose though, because at the end of the day its really up to the players and you oppnent on weather its fair and balanced enough to include in a game.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/05 19:31:19


Post by: Requiem


So much win in this topic


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/06 01:02:39


Post by: dominiquekee


I still can't imagine how you put it all together... amazing vision here


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/07 19:36:01


Post by: hk1x1


Work is still progressing on the Battlesuit only at quite a slow pace, mainly due to the fact that im running out of parts.
I think a trip to eBay is required to scavenge more tau bits and pieces.

For now here's a few more pics of what I have managed to do, Including detail work on the left arm and hand, adding a seeker missile launcher,
and a missile re-loader in the back.

Eventually it will also stock 6 to 8 gun drones stored in a docking rack on its back, which I still have to be build.
I will try to keep these updates as regular as I can so enjoy the pics, and I hope to have more to show you soon.


[Thumb - Battlesuit WIP.JPG]
[Thumb - Arm close up.JPG]
[Thumb - Seeker Launcher WIP.JPG]
[Thumb - Seeker Launcher WIP 2.JPG]
[Thumb - Seeker missle reloder.JPG]


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/11 23:05:01


Post by: hk1x1


No knew pics yet im afraid, as im still waiting for a batch of new bits and pieces to arrive, which will allow me to finally get this Battlesuit finished.

While I wait I've been thinking about what to call it, I know the Tau have a system when it comes to naming battlesuits, but I havnet yet decided on one, so if anyone has any suggestions please let us know.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/12 07:40:30


Post by: Snrub


Well considering the numbers on a battlesuit denote mass class and field operational role i'd figure this would be a XV91 battlesuit. '9' being Titan class and '1' being prototype. That's what i'd call in at any rate.


The titan looks great by the way!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/12 08:24:44


Post by: Vineheart01


holy....*trails off with garbled, unrecognizable words*

Dude, i thought i was getting good with plasticard but HOLY CRAP you are SHUNNING what i can do to hell and back lol. Though you are using a different kind of plasticard than i do, thats a major one, whats that stuff specifically called/where do you get it because i like that better than mine (mine is like paper-thin, a little reflective, smooth, and bout cardboard durability)

i cant wait to see the finished model. Painting that is gonna be a nightmare though with all that detail.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/12 19:44:35


Post by: PastelAvenger


First off this is absolutely brilliant! You have captured the Tauesque design perfectly, the torso is where people get it wrong but some how you have executed it in a truly beautiful way.

On a slightly different note....


 Snrub wrote:
Well considering the numbers on a battlesuit denote mass class and field operational role i'd figure this would be a XV91 battlesuit. '9' being Titan class and '1' being prototype. That's what i'd call in at any rate.


The titan looks great by the way!


XV9s already exist....


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/12 19:44:41


Post by: hk1x1



The plastic card I use dosent have any special name that I know of, and I get it from one of my local model shops.
The type I use comes in many thicknesses, shapes and size's, and if you cant find it at any model, hobby or craft shop then you can buy it online, I've even seen it for sale on ebay.

And your right about painting it, which is why im pleased i wont have to, as once it's finished it'll be undercoated and then put up for sale.
Hopefully someone with better painting skills than me will give it a go.



I've found a few lists online regarding Tau Battlesuit designations, Here's one for example:

Her’ex’vre is a Tau term, meaning “Mantle of the Hero.” It is used by the Tau to designate their single-pilot battlesuits. Imperial authorities have transcribed the Tau word, Her’ex’vre, phonetically as “XV,” and thus use this designation to identify the most common, single-pilot suit. In addition to this, two other identifiers are used to classify specific variations. These break down into two other identifiers:

1.) Mass Class

A suits' mass is measured on a scale of 1 to 8. 1 indicates the lightest of suits, while 8 identifies the largest variants so far encountered by the Imperium.

2.) Construction Variation

Suits with a specific, confirmed function have a second designator, while what the Imperium considers “utility” suits have only a single (mass class) numeral. Here the word "utility" seems to indicate suits that are not regulated to a specific battlefield role. In other words, suits that are flexible in their use.

Quote:
The following roles have been identified and each assigned a numeric code by Imperial authorities. This number is the second element of the suit’s class designation. Note that it is possible that a suit might have a secondary role, in which case a third numeral may be included in its designation.

1 - Suits believed to exist only as theoretical or developmental models.

2 - Developmental suits that have progressed to field trials.

3 - Suits that have not entered mass production but have been assigned permanently to the pilot.

4 - Suits designed and approved for the command and control role.

5 - Suits intended use in the ‘stealth’ role.

6 – Suits that operate in an air/space environment.

7 - Suits intended to facilitate infiltration.

8 - Fire support units.

Examples:

XV-8 - single pilot heavy utility class
XV-88 - single pilot heavy fire support unit
XV-15 - single pilot ultra light stealth suit
XV–25 - single pilot light stealth suit
XV-22 - field test prototype light stealth suit


There's a lot of variation around where new models and new rules have been released, but I've come up with a rough designation for my battlesuit: XV98-02.

The 9 stands for it's mass
The 8 for its battlefield role or armament
and the 2 is for a battlesuit prototype thats ready for field testing.



Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/12 23:36:03


Post by: Vineheart01


i'd just call it the XV-FU because thats what its gonna do to the enemy lol.

I might be able to find some of that card in the same place i found my pipes i use, its an insanely huge art store but bout half of it looks like open storage rather than part of the store so its hard to look around lol.

EDIT: And i could never part with something that epic i built, cant believe youre gonna sell that!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/13 11:56:47


Post by: Bewareofthephil


This is *awesome*. Amazing build! This is definitely something to show off


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/13 12:05:58


Post by: Rainyday


 Snrub wrote:
Well considering the numbers on a battlesuit denote mass class and field operational role i'd figure this would be a XV91 battlesuit. '9' being Titan class and '1' being prototype. That's what i'd call in at any rate.


The titan looks great by the way!


I believe the hazard suit already has mass class 9 covered. (although I thought tau used a base-8 number system, but I suppose those are imperial designations)

Maybe it's time to go into double digits here. Perhaps XV-121 (mass class 12 (or 10 in base-8, your choice)), experimental-type.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/13 12:31:22


Post by: hk1x1


XV-121, yeah I quite like that idea, thanks.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/13 13:42:58


Post by: Leigen_Zero


This superheavy is fantastic, mainly for 2 reasons:
1) It's a fantastic execution, looks great, really fits the Tau aesthetic, and has great detail.
2) It's the first Tau titan I've seen that isn't either an a) gundam toy with a railgun or b) a devilfish with crudely-made legs on it


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/14 06:57:31


Post by: Novelist47


the shets, the shets of the shets, the tau titan of the shets
this thing is bloody magnificent, you must golden daemon it, U MUST


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/15 10:01:29


Post by: hk1x1


 Novelist47 wrote:
the shets, the shets of the shets, the tau titan of the shets
this thing is bloody magnificent, you must golden daemon it, U MUST



Thank you, don't know if its good enough for golden demon though, and im definitely not a good enough painter.
Maybe one day, it would be amazing to enter.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/15 10:06:08


Post by: 4TheG8erGood


Can't wait to see the finished product, it looks amazing already!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/15 12:42:32


Post by: Theofilos


Whoa amazing!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/15 12:54:04


Post by: Lodur


I showed this thread to a coworker of mine who is an avid Tau enthusiast and I swear he had a bruise on his chin from how fast his jaw hit the ground. I believe he may have also attempted to launch his wallet at the monitor.

Can't say I blame him. This is amazing work, you've created something so far beyond what I could have imagined and it just looks awesome. I really, truly, cannot wait to see the finished product with full paint.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/15 17:50:27


Post by: hk1x1


 Lodur wrote:
I showed this thread to a coworker of mine who is an avid Tau enthusiast and I swear he had a bruise on his chin from how fast his jaw hit the ground. I believe he may have also attempted to launch his wallet at the monitor.

Can't say I blame him. This is amazing work, you've created something so far beyond what I could have imagined and it just looks awesome. I really, truly, cannot wait to see the finished product with full paint.




That's one of the best comments I've had yet, thank you. I actually wont be painting it myself as I don't poses the painting talent required for something like this.
Which is one of the reasons why i'm planning to sell it once its finished, It'll be undercoated then put up for sale, hopefully someone else can give it the paint job it deserves.



Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/15 20:19:16


Post by: psychadelicmime


Amazing! I love the pulse rifle fingers!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/16 12:35:06


Post by: Vineheart01


Someone has this kind of craftsmanship skills and cant paint? Thats a new one to me. Im no professional painter by any means but atleast i can do better than "tabletop quality" that tourny's want.
This would still give me a headache trying to paint though lol. Please tell me this things arms come off though, if it was hardfixed in that pose i would be so pissed when trying to paint it lol. Would still be damn happy after it was finished though since that is one unique as hell model and very well done.

Whoever the hell buys this and paints it better damn well post pics!!!!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/16 17:05:41


Post by: hk1x1


 Vineheart01 wrote:
Someone has this kind of craftsmanship skills and cant paint? Thats a new one to me. Im no professional painter by any means but atleast i can do better than "tabletop quality" that tourny's want.
This would still give me a headache trying to paint though lol. Please tell me this things arms come off though, if it was hardfixed in that pose i would be so pissed when trying to paint it lol. Would still be damn happy after it was finished though since that is one unique as hell model and very well done.

Whoever the hell buys this and paints it better damn well post pics!!!!




My painting skills aren't that bad i suppose, I've painted several armies to a reasonable standard, I'm just a bit of a perfectionist and i always think i can do better.
But it is something i'm working on, I just need more practice, plus I've always enjoyed building stuff more than painting it.

The arms are fixed into position and cant be removed, but I have tried to design it so it's not too difficult to paint, as the torso is magnetic and detaches from the legs and the legs detach from the base.
The front canopy is also magnetic allowing you to see the pilot, who isn't fixed in allowing him to be painted separately.

And yes whoever buys and paints it, I will make sure to get finished pics from them as I'm keen to see it finished as well.

Here are a few quick pics of early work on the Drone docking rack that will be fixed to Battlesuits Back, plus my scratch built Tank Wreck which is part of the base detail.



[Thumb - Parts Pic 1.JPG]
[Thumb - Drone Dock WIP 1.JPG]
[Thumb - Drone Dock WIP 2.JPG]
[Thumb - Drone Dock WIP 3.JPG]
[Thumb - Tank Wreck Base Detail.JPG]


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/16 17:41:28


Post by: CommissarKhaine


Very interesting. I love how you kept the Tau aesthetic,and your plasticard work is pretty much amazing!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/16 17:52:28


Post by: Deunstephe


Amazing. How much will it be when finished? I like Tau, so I might want to buy it. Probably not 'till May though.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/16 23:48:15


Post by: Vineheart01


My painting skills aren't that bad i suppose, I've painted several armies to a reasonable standard, I'm just a bit of a perfectionist and i always think i can do better.


Oh yea i know how that goes im the same way. I know i do a good job, but i look at it and go "Eh...i wish i could do better" every time. Even with my Wazdakka which is easily my best one.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/17 00:23:42


Post by: Rhich


Can't wait to see some color on this guy. Truely amazing work.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/18 17:37:25


Post by: hk1x1


Work is progressing nicely on the titan and I should have some new pics to post soon.

But in the meantime I've been thinking ahead to what my next big project might be, as I want it to be a model on the same scale as the titan, but for one of the other 40K Races.

I already have an idea of something that I will eventually do, but I want to hear what you think I should build and for what race.
Now I don't want to make anything that's already been made as that's no fun, instead I want to build things like the tau titan, something you've never seen before, but something that could exist within the 40K universe.....

Any Ideas???


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/18 17:49:13


Post by: Desubot


Daemon mega prince.

Necron titan (like that reaper from mass effect)

i cant think of dark eldar though maby a giant pain construct.



Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/18 17:51:10


Post by: phatonic


A ork gargant I'd buy that. No really i would.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/18 17:56:03


Post by: JohnnyHell


I hate to correct such an awesome modeller, but you spell Titan like the painter 'Titian' every time! :-) Drop the extra 'i'!


Automatically Appended Next Post:
In less nit-picky news, I'd love to see your take on an Eldar Aspect-Titan... A titan in the image of one of the Aspect paths.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/18 18:28:58


Post by: McNinja


 hk1x1 wrote:
Work is progressing nicely on the titian and I should have some new pics to post soon.

But in the meantime I've been thinking ahead to what my next big project might be, as I want it to be a model on the same scale as the titian, but for one of the other 40K Races.

I already have an idea of something that I will eventually do, but I want to hear what you think I should build and for what race.
Now I don't want to make anything that's already been made as that's no fun, instead I want to build things like the tau titian, something you've never seen before, but something that could exist within the 40K universe.....

Any Ideas???


Daemon - Angron-scale Greater Daemon or Daemon Primarch?

CSM - Perhaps some sort of Dark Mechanicus creation, like a massive Forgefiend or Maulerfiend

Ork - Some weird gargant-sized creature/construct

IG - Over-sized sentinel, huge tank, super-heavy flyer like the Tau Manta.

Eldar - Aspect titan, super-heavy tank/transport

DE - New flyer, new raider-like vehicle, maybe a huge Talos Pain engine

Necrons - Titan. Out of everything, I think Necrons need a titan, though we'll see what comes with the new IA12.

That's all I got for now. How much are you going to try to sell this titan for?


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/18 18:37:20


Post by: Oaka


This project is absolutely amazing. It's a shame that the new Riptide model just happens to come out when you will finish this, and similarities will be drawn. The upside is, I think you may find a very nice buyer that would like to use this model as a counts-as Riptide.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/18 18:38:21


Post by: Deunstephe


A Newcron (tomb kings in SPAAAACE) titan and an Oldcron titan (we're mysterious killers, enemies of the eldar!), an Ork Battlecruiser (gargants and stompas are boring! unless it's like a sentinel type thing, or a star wars ATTE), or something related to Rogue Traders. Nobody does them, and until my hobby budget is up again I can't buy any 'umies.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/18 19:13:23


Post by: hk1x1


 JohnnyHell wrote:
I hate to correct such an awesome modeller, but you spell Titan like the painter 'Titian' every time! :-) Drop the extra 'i'!


Automatically Appended Next Post:
In less nit-picky news, I'd love to see your take on an Eldar Aspect-Titan... A titan in the image of one of the Aspect paths.



Sorry about the miss spell, I blame the spell checker

And yeah an Eldar Aspect would be quite a challenge.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/18 19:14:42


Post by: Ovion


 Oaka wrote:
This project is absolutely amazing. It's a shame that the new Riptide model just happens to come out when you will finish this, and similarities will be drawn. The upside is, I think you may find a very nice buyer that would like to use this model as a counts-as Riptide.


This is easily 3-4 times bigger than the Riptide suit.
This is a titan that uses Necron Destroyers for feet.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/18 19:30:03


Post by: hk1x1


 Ovion wrote:
 Oaka wrote:
This project is absolutely amazing. It's a shame that the new Riptide model just happens to come out when you will finish this, and similarities will be drawn. The upside is, I think you may find a very nice buyer that would like to use this model as a counts-as Riptide.


This is easily 3-4 times bigger than the Riptide suit.
This is a titan that uses Necron Destroyers for feet.



well spotted, those did use to be Necron destroyers, had them leftover from my Necron army and they seemed to fit quite well as feet.




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Just seen some pics of the new Tau riptide suit and I like it.
If you haven't seen the Riptide yet goggle it, and let us know what you think.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/19 03:14:44


Post by: pities2004


Did you make that base custom?


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/19 08:08:18


Post by: hk1x1


 pities2004 wrote:
Did you make that base custom?




Yes the base is custom built, as is the tank wreck and all the other detail. Here's some new close up pics, ignore the holes in it, there just for the titans legs to slot into.


[Thumb - Base 1.JPG]
[Thumb - Base 2.JPG]


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/22 14:03:14


Post by: hk1x1


Time for an update I think. Works been going slowly on the titan but I have been making progress, as aside from adding little details here and there it's now been pegged to the base,
and can stand without the assistance of ridiculous quantity's of blue-tac.
I've also been working on the Drone dock fitted to the titans back, but there's still a fair bit of work to be done.

But enough of me rantings... lets bring on the pics.


[Thumb - Front 1.JPG]
[Thumb - Side pic 1.JPG]
[Thumb - Back 1.JPG]
[Thumb - Side 2.JPG]
[Thumb - Scale pic 1.JPG]
[Thumb - Scale pic 2.JPG]
[Thumb - Close up 1.JPG]


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/22 15:57:20


Post by: Know No Pear


That looks really awesome. However, for some reason it doesn't feel very Tau to me. Most Tau thingies are rather simple planes(flat surfaces, not actual planes!) with lines running through it plus circles. That being said, I really love your work!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/22 17:07:54


Post by: Matney X


It's interesting to me that you with with GS screw heads instead of actual screw heads, in the shoulders.

Regardless of that, this is excellent.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/22 17:26:23


Post by: Fezman


This looks like it would be at home in the game Vanquish...and in my book, that's a very good thing. To put it another way, it looks like it could easily be a Forge World kit. Full of character and just from the pose and build it looks like a really agile machine. I don't think I'd want to part with that if I'd built it. Excellent stuff!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/24 09:36:03


Post by: DijnsK


atleast this one has a decent sized head... not like the new big @$$ crisis suit with the little tiny head


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/25 12:15:59


Post by: hk1x1


The Base has been finished as has the drone dock on it's back, this will hold four gun drones plus a repair / technical drone, which I've built from odds and ends.
I've also given it a quick undercoat, which was quite thin so it may need another one.

I just have a few more bits to finish, including the pilot, but apart from that it's almost done.


[Thumb - Tau Titan Front1.JPG]
[Thumb - Tau Titan Back 1.JPG]
[Thumb - Tau titan Back 2.JPG]
[Thumb - Tau Titan Drones.JPG]
[Thumb - Tau Titan Repair drone.JPG]
[Thumb - Tau Titan Front 2.JPG]


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/25 12:22:12


Post by: SagesStone



It even has a drone system, I quite like this.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/25 14:52:00


Post by: Deunstephe


Oh my.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/26 15:56:47


Post by: potatosack


that is awesome.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/26 19:38:27


Post by: Deunstephe


Well with the latest Tau update, I think this guy'll have rules.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/27 03:58:14


Post by: Denua


Let's hope so, Looks pretty sweet.

Question: Is it one solid build? Or is it able to be broken down for transport?


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/27 05:11:13


Post by: DX3


Wow. This is incredible work.

Very impressed.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/27 11:31:53


Post by: Saintspirit


Oppan Gangnam Style?

No - Tau Gundam Style!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/27 11:54:52


Post by: geordie09


SO SO GOOD!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/27 12:52:14


Post by: Vineheart01


Know No Pear wrote:That looks really awesome. However, for some reason it doesn't feel very Tau to me. Most Tau thingies are rather simple planes(flat surfaces, not actual planes!) with lines running through it plus circles. That being said, I really love your work!


Oh its perfectly tau-ish. The reason the current tau are so "smooth" is because they are old models and lower budget, not to mention much much smaller so you cant have such obvious ridges in it instead of just lines.
You can get an idea how massive this is in comparison by the rail guns. That is the rail gun from the Hammerhead Tanks - and its TINY compared to the model itself. At this scale, if it was just dinky lines it would look weird.

Also i LOVE the drone system. Seriously, youre making me want to start a legit Tau army not just an allied detachment so i can play them in Apoc and field this thing


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/27 13:12:21


Post by: theheartcollectors


Holy s**t this looks amazing


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/29 12:56:25


Post by: dangermouse425


This is awesome, nice one!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/29 15:14:16


Post by: baritowned


Well, if the name debate is still going on, I'd like to propose the technical designation "XV-102". The Riptide is 104, so this one could be considered to be a prototype entering field trials.

I'm loving it btw, this suit is epic and I love me some mecha.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/29 17:04:22


Post by: Deunstephe


The riptide is smaller though. So I'd say this is 106 or 105?


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/29 17:20:29


Post by: Evileyes




Looks like metal gear rex, without the beak. It's even got a railgun.

Loving this. Loooooving this.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/29 18:21:43


Post by: baritowned


 Deunstephe wrote:
The riptide is smaller though. So I'd say this is 106 or 105?


I know, but I was going off that post a few pages back about how they designate suits, using 10 as the largest possible number, and 2 denoting its a prototype undergoing field testing.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/29 18:21:55


Post by: Crystal Geyser


Is that thing officially Tau?
It looks like it...


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/29 18:33:15


Post by: wonkobaggins


This project is amazing dude. The railgun alone must have taken forever - my hat's off to you.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/29 18:45:43


Post by: IHateNids


as a Necron (and Ex-Tau) Player, Im going to say do I spy half Necron Destroyers as toes?


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/29 19:50:46


Post by: Zygrot24


There are so many tiny touches and details in this model. I love it. What an effort just building that rail gun, which is stunning!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/30 00:11:00


Post by: hk1x1


Evileyes wrote:

Looks like metal gear rex, without the beak. It's even got a railgun.

Loving this. Loooooving this.



Thats an excellent rex picture, not seen that one before, and yeah I think it's the legs that look a bit metal gear like. Actually a rex model is somthing I've always wanted to build, maybe one day.

IHateNids wrote:as a Necron (and Ex-Tau) Player, Im going to say do I spy half Necron Destroyers as toes?



Yes those are parts of a Destroyer, had them leftover from my Necron Army and they seemed to work quite well as feet.





Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/31 17:41:28


Post by: hk1x1


After receiving some constructive criticism and a little extra build work I've finally finished the Battlesuit.

I decided to replace the old small burst cannon mounted under the battlesuits left arm, with a bigger scratch built one, which seemed to make more sense considering the battlesuits size.
Here's a few pics below, once my camera's charged up I will be adding a lot more.

thank you to everyone who commented throughout this project, it made a huge difference hearing your thoughts and ideas, thank you again.

[Thumb - Finished Battlesuit 2.JPG]
[Thumb - Gun Close up.JPG]


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/31 18:11:57


Post by: Deunstephe


Man that thing is amazing. Hopefully it'll have rules eventually, but it looks hella cool.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/31 18:15:07


Post by: Badger_Bhoy


Just amazing. It really is a masterpiece. You know you're talented when it looks amazing and battle ready unpainted. I can't wait to see the work someone does on this, no doubt who ever picks it up will be able to do it some justice.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/31 18:23:53


Post by: Squigsquasher


Wow! This is amazing! Reminds me a little of a Transformer (not that that's in any way a bad thing of course!)

Subscribed!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/31 22:45:35


Post by: killykavekommando


This has so much win that I'm on the verge of tears. That being said, I've noticed that the majority of Tau battlesuits have their head on top of the torso, not at the front. This will fit in very well with the new aesthetic of the recent codex, besides that little factor.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/31 23:08:53


Post by: Ironwill13791


 Saintspirit wrote:
Oppan Gangnam Style?

No - Tau Gundam Style!


Tau Gundam style, I am in on that. The repair drone looks like a root from wall-e. I think this is one of the most impressive models I have seen.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/03/31 23:21:53


Post by: kitch102


That is just all kinds of cool


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/04/02 09:05:13


Post by: hk1x1


The titan is now up on eBay, all i can do now is wait and see what happens.
I will post an eBay link up as soon as i can, along with the rest of the final pictures.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/04/02 14:31:26


Post by: theheartcollectors


I like that idea. Surely this one is much bigger than the riptide?


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/04/02 19:08:39


Post by: IHateNids


about 3.5 times if my own guesses are correct


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/04/02 19:10:37


Post by: hk1x1


 theheartcollectors wrote:
I like that idea. Surely this one is much bigger than the riptide?



Yes it is bigger than the riptide, from the pictures I've seen I think it's a least 3 times the size.
not sure how big the riptide is but the titans 11 inches tall.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/04/04 08:28:53


Post by: theheartcollectors


Massive! I love it.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/04/11 22:34:00


Post by: hk1x1


The Titan has been sold and will soon be on it's way to the other side of the world ( at least from my perspective ).

I enjoyed building it so much that now I'm thinking of building another, although this next one will be more of a kit bash than a scratch build as I plan on using a riptide as the base,
along with two hammerheads, a few piranhas and what ever other odds and ends I can come across.

This probably wont happen for a while yet as at the moment i cant quite afford to spend around £100 on models and then cut them all to pieces...

But I will at some point .


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/04/11 22:44:25


Post by: IHateNids


Some one in the UK won it did they?


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/04/12 06:36:15


Post by: hk1x1


 IHateNids wrote:
Some one in the UK won it did they?


No, its going to new zealand... I live in the UK, despite what that little flag says


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/04/12 07:49:07


Post by: IHateNids


Oh...

Ok then, I just know someone who would love the opportunity to paint that thing.

And I thought the flag was right XD


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/04/12 07:53:09


Post by: rustproof


That is one hell of a model!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/04/12 09:17:37


Post by: Lovejoy


Absolutely amazing model - I hope whoever bought it posts some pics when they've finished it; I want to see it painted!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/04/23 23:06:44


Post by: hk1x1


I have news... even though I've finished and sold the Tau Titan this project is not over, as I've been approached buy a few people who saw the Titan, and have asked me to build them one.
Now don't anyone get too excited as nothings been confirmed yet, but if work on a new Tau Titan does start then I'll be posting regular updates on here.

Here's hoping


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/04/23 23:14:08


Post by: alanmckenzie


Great. Congratulations and well done. Well deserved.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/04/24 07:42:20


Post by: Viktor von Domm


wow... i hope you got well paid for that one...i have been lurking here in secret admiration all the time...


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/04/24 15:02:55


Post by: Badger_Bhoy


Any updates from the buyer? I know I'm not the only one that's curious to see it painted!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/04/24 15:50:39


Post by: hk1x1


 Badger_Bhoy wrote:
Any updates from the buyer? I know I'm not the only one that's curious to see it painted!


As far as I know he hasnt recived it yet, but once he has it I will be requesting pics and updates on the painting process, as I too am keen to see it painted.


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/04/25 21:46:10


Post by: Orinoco


i wanna see paint!


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/05/21 03:19:53


Post by: Largeblastmarker


Cannot wait to see how it looks


Tau Battlesuit Titan Project @ 2013/05/21 03:47:51


Post by: lyrken


Really cool.