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So while I do like the as I understand it, 'new' white colour scheme of the Tau on the boxes, I've always been partial to ones like this:







Here's a full list of the Vallejo paints I have right now, any I'm missing I could get for the scheme?

Foundation
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Citadel Foundation - Astronomicon Grey

Washes
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Citadel Washes - Badab Black
Citadel Washes - Devlan Mud
Citadel Washes - Ogryn Flesh
Citadel Washes - Thraka Green

Vallejo GC Wash - Umber Shade - #73203

Paints
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Citadel Colour - Shining Gold
Citadel Colour - Gorthor Brown
Citadel Layer - Zamesi Desert
Citadel Layer - Screaming Skull
Citadel Layer - Russ Grey
Citadel Layer - Eshin Grey
Citadel Texture - Armageddon Dust

Vallejo GC - Dead White - #72.001
Vallejo GC - White Primer - #72.002
Vallejo GC - Sunblast Yellow - #72.006
Vallejo GC - Gold Yellow - #72.007
Vallejo GC - Orange Fire - #72.008
Vallejo GC - Hot Orange - #72.009
Vallejo GC - Bloody Red - #72.010
Vallejo GC - Scarlett Red - #72.012
Vallejo GC - Magic Blue - #72.021
Vallejo GC - Electric Blue - #72.023
Vallejo GC - Foul Green - #72.025
Vallejo GC - Dark Green - #72.028
Vallejo GC - Goblin Green - #72.030
Vallejo GC - Camouflage Green - #72.031
Vallejo GC - Escorpena Green - #72.032 x2
Vallejo GC - Livery Green - #72.033
Vallejo GC - Bonewhite - #72.034
Vallejo GC - Bronze Fleshtone - #72.036
Vallejo GC - Filthy Brown - #72.037 x3
Vallejo GC - Plague Brown - #72.039
Vallejo GC - Leather Brown - #72.040
Vallejo GC - Parasite Brown - #72.042
Vallejo GC - Beasty Brown - #72.043
Vallejo GC - Charred Brown - #72.045
Vallejo GC - Sombre Grey - #72.048
Vallejo GC - Cold Grey - #72.050
Vallejo GC - Negro Black - #72.051 x2
Vallejo GC - Silver - #72.052
Vallejo GC - Gunmetal Metal - #72.054
Vallejo GC - Polished Gold - #72.055 x2
Vallejo GC - Glorious Gold - #72.056
Vallejo GC - Khaki - #72.061
Vallejo GC - Earth - #72.062
Vallejo GC - Desert Yellow - #72.063
Vallejo GC - Terracotta - #72.065
Vallejo GC - Tan - #72.066
Vallejo GC - Glacier Blue - #72.095
Vallejo GC - Verdigris - #72.096
Vallejo GC - Pale Yellow - #72.097
Vallejo GC - Steel Grey - #72.102

Vallejo GC Extra Opaque - Heavy Orange - #72.152
Vallejo GC Extra Opaque - Heavy Brown - #72.153
Vallejo GC Extra Opaque - Heavy Red - #72.141
Any washes I could add? I think I have everything I need for the armour and blue skin and anything misc, but i'm getting back into this after a looong break so any help would be really appreciated.

Thanks!

That is a very nice scheme, I was wondering what i was going to paint my tau too.

Honestly, I don't have a lot to add for color recommendations, but you've inspired me so I'll look around

I found this guide which looks the same, and I have all the colours (or Vallejo alternatives) http://taleofpainters.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/tutorial-how-to-paint-tau.html

Would doing them like this achieve the same result anyone think?

Absolutely, taleofpainters are quite accurate with their guide results. Garfy does a classic GW style too.

Here's one of GW's tutorials for a Fire Warrior in the T'au Sept colors:

Thanks guys I'll post pics when I've done the fire warriors soon.

well, almost done with the first fire warrior squad.. I forgot how tedious building the small troops was. but I knew I should get it out of the way before the fun battlesuits.

http://i.imgur.com/rw0dEo8.jpg