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Do you use multiple thin coats to make that white so clean? because it looks awesome!

That Shas'el is AMAZING - The pose, the head, the base and its wargear all fit together perfectly to make it look like it's real. And the shield is an awesome shape.


And well done on the rest of the army, of course.

This is, by far, one of the best Tau armies I've ever seen. Every model looks custom and really exudes the flavor of a Tau army. Great work. I can't wait to see how the Kroot come out. I don't think I've ever seen models positioned like your Kroot. What looks to be a simple conversion will add so much flavor to the unit.

Again, fantastic work. Can't wait to see more.

Flechette dischargers look like seeker missiles. Did you just add some plasticard for the 'grills'?

tcraigen wrote:the swamp wading kroot look great. Also the firing rockets and flamers are really cool.

EzeKK wrote:Wow... extremely nice army!

Thanks guys

king88mob wrote:i'm definitely stealing the idea for wading troops for my next army. Nice work.

No problemo, go nuts fella.

Gutteridge wrote:Do you use multiple thin coats to make that white so clean? because it looks awesome!

Yep,
- 2 Coats of Skull White Spray
- 2 Coats of Morrow White + Floor Polish
- Codex Grey in Armour creases
- Touch up with Morrow+Polish
- Vomit Brown Sept markings

It wrote:That Shas'el is AMAZING - The pose, the head, the base and its wargear all fit together perfectly to make it look like it's real. And the shield is an awesome shape.
And well done on the rest of the army, of course.

Hehe, The shield is direct from Forgeworld so can't take credit for the shape! Appreciate the kudos.

Sarigar wrote:This is, by far, one of the best Tau armies I've ever seen. Every model looks custom and really exudes the flavor of a Tau army. Great work. I can't wait to see how the Kroot come out. I don't think I've ever seen models positioned like your Kroot. What looks to be a simple conversion will add so much flavor to the unit.
Again, fantastic work. Can't wait to see more.

Cheers Cuz, this army has been a labour of love for me. Alot of time and energy [and $] have gone into it. So i'm glad you enjoy it and that I can share it.

I have tried to add minor conversions to each model, not sure where the idea for half-submerged kroot came from...

Still trying to work out how to do their bases thou.

Dal'yth Dude wrote:Flechette dischargers look like seeker missiles. Did you just add some plasticard for the 'grills'?

Exactly right. Bought a Sky Ray as I needed a Hammerhead

- Never buy a Hammerhead Kit people! The Sky Ray Kit costs the same but comes with an extra sprue!!! Stupid GW marketing department. Lol.

Sirath wrote:
- Never buy a Hammerhead Kit people! The Sky Ray Kit costs the same but comes with an extra sprue!!! Stupid GW marketing department. Lol.

Skyray kit still contain the hammerhead turrets?

Amazing work! I envy the clean whites! I've been painting White Scar esque marines and keeping the white clean is such a chore. Havent gone the route of basing in white though, havent had the time

Also, that Shas'el's flamer arm, specifically the shield, is amazing! I hope we can get a tutorial on how to make some of these awesome conversions!

Keep it up!

Exclamations! This is so. . .
Perfect.
Looking at the Kroot made me want to re-do my WIP army from semi-desert to jungle, just to copy you. I'll have to copy those flechettes, as well, if'n you don't mind. The only criticisms I have are that the commander looks a bit busy, you know? And that the AFP looks too large. Wouldn't just the barrel be coming out of t ForgeWorld arm?

Great idea for kroot, painting as usual unbelievably good.

LunaHound wrote:

Sirath wrote:
- Never buy a Hammerhead Kit people! The Sky Ray Kit costs the same but comes with an extra sprue!!! Stupid GW marketing department. Lol.

Skyray kit still contain the hammerhead turrets?

Yes indeed.

ShadowRocket wrote:Amazing work! I envy the clean whites! I've been painting White Scar esque marines and keeping the white clean is such a chore. Havent gone the route of basing in white though, havent had the time

Also, that Shas'el's flamer arm, specifically the shield, is amazing! I hope we can get a tutorial on how to make some of these awesome conversions!

Keep it up!

Cheers, I will tee that up sometime in the future.

petelee wrote:Exclamations! This is so. . .
Perfect.
Looking at the Kroot made me want to re-do my WIP army from semi-desert to jungle, just to copy you. I'll have to copy those flechettes, as well, if'n you don't mind. The only criticisms I have are that the commander looks a bit busy, you know? And that the AFP looks too large. Wouldn't just the barrel be coming out of t ForgeWorld arm?

Go nuts, copy what you like.
The AFP is described as being a prototype, i imagine they have not been able to make a smaller one yet.

FlammingGaunt wrote:Great idea for kroot, painting as usual unbelievably good.

Cheers

Hey, just a quick update.

Been watching watching Austraila thump England in the Ashes while working on these;

Very nice.

Very nice painting!

Really looking forward to the swamp bases it'll be interesting to find out how you do them.

Absolutely stunning work.

I sure hope that Kroot Hound doesnt pull his gun on anyone

Still very nice work! Inspires me to try harder

They're sexy.

I never liked the Kroothound models... until now! Top job fella!

Grim.

Looking very good keep it up!


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Looking very good keep it up!

This whole thread has made me appreciate tau as a force to be reckoned with again!javascript:emoticon('');

Great stuff. Im really liking this kroot unit, it has loads of character.

Also, the streaky pattern on your Kroot hounds reminds me of wood grain, which should look great with your army's basing.

I look forward to your next installment.

Stuff looks awsome nice and crisp .

@Sirath: How do you do your bases?

I would really like to use it on my 'nids.

Cheers, Vitruvian


ps, those models look frikkin sweet

Quick Update;
Had a great weekend - Went to Eden Park to watch the All Black victory over the Wallabies, then the English tear thru Austraila at Lords :-)

and I managed to paint some more kroot!

Wow, I love their skin! The kroot hound with the "slobber" is a great touch... how did you do that (or is it part of the model already)?

Awesome

nice

Great!

Great kroot, whats next?

Sirath wrote:
Went to Eden Park to watch the All Black victory over the Wallabies

That was a bad game in general, the ref was obviously biased (damn south african!) and the kiwi's could only put points on the board by kicking - low standard if you ask me. Im not annoyed that Australia lost, because we get to keep on of the best coach's in the world!

RiTides Nids wrote:Wow, I love their skin! The kroot hound with the "slobber" is a great touch... how did you do that (or is it part of the model already)?

Awesome

Just used a hot glue gun

deadly chicken wrote:nice

Werdes wrote:Great!

Thanks

FlammingGaunt wrote:Great kroot, whats next?

See Below

Gutteridge wrote:
That was a bad game in general, the ref was obviously biased (damn south african!) and the kiwi's could only put points on the board by kicking - low standard if you ask me. Im not annoyed that Australia lost, because we get to keep on of the best coach's in the world!

Lol, Yeap, it was a scrappy game, not sure what the hell Donald was doing...kicking everytime he touched the ball. Bring back Carter.



Update Time


Converted and Assembled the Human Auxiliaries. These will count as Fire Warriors in game.





I kitbashed to create 'em - Catachan Boots, Fire Warrior Legs+Pulse Rifle, Cadian Torsos+Arms, S/M Scout Goggles, Forgeworld Cadian Heads w. Rebreathers + Plasticard & Greenstuff







Standard Bearer - Hacked the metal Cadian Standard bearer from the command box in half & lopped off his head. The bannerpole was plasticard rod, carefully drilled and pinned at both ends. The shield generator from the crisis suit kit was also pinned to the top. The banner is from the old WFB Empire state troops.




Sarge




I am particularly happy with this fella. The legs are leaning way forward, he looked silly holding a gun, so I gave him something to schlepp around. Not sure if it is a bomb or demo charge, maybe a powersource or a medkit. But is is made from the barrel of a Cyclonic Ion Blaster from the Crisis Commander kit.






Vox Operator



Mr. Cool striking a pose.



Auspex



Goggles



- I made sure the cable to the goggles was stretched flat against the helmet as he had the goggles down in use. :-)




Rest of the troopers;

Nice. Whered their backpacks come from? And the soldier with the Auspex hand, the Auspex itself is from the FW sprue set right? so does that mean that hand only has 4 fingers?

Still very nice! Keep it up!