Okay, here she is... my biggest EPIC model. Haven't put the varnish on as I want to put decals in those pale circles... I know I have Tau decals some where, but I can't find them at all... so frustrating!

The other frustrating this is when you keep finding "flaws" that you want to correct... and then more... and more... I think that way lays (more!) madness, and even though it's H.P. Lovecraft's birthday, I'm going to try not going down that spiral today! Ai ai!

Manta Dropship - 650 points
1 Manta

So, without a Shas'O or Ethereal character (just finishing up both stands), that brings my painted Tau up to 4975 points!

With a little juggling, I can fit both characters in for a sweet 5000 points of Tau! I'll see if I can do a full army layout picture later today.

Probably going to take a break from painting Tau for a bit, though I've really found a good rhythm; I've got almost 4000 points left to do to paint them "all", though I still need a few more models to fill in some holes.

Anyway, thanks to all who took the time to look and comment and thanks to my wife and kids for letting me have the time and space to do this!

More to come!

that came out, really, really well. nice to see your fortress wall again as well

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AFK with real life, still checking PMs

Thanks! I'm really proud of it... and I did it all freehand!

Those walls have been fought over a lot... I'll try to showcase them a bit the next time I do up a battle report!

Just finished up the command units... along with some other support.

Shas'O and Ethereal units and some Stealthsuits and Recon Craft. I've got a formation of Pathfinders drying after a little washing, and once they're done, I'm probably done with painting Tau for a while... yeah right!

Depending on the lighting, I'll see if I can get a full painted army shot done today.

Okay, it's not a great shot, but it's a 5000 (plus a little extra) point army of Tau, all painted!

So fun! Really looking forward to putting these blueskins on the battlefield soon.

really nice force! (5000 seems to be pretty big to me xD)

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My Tyranid army: http://www.tacticalwargames.net/taccmd/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=29905

Well, technically, it's edging close to 6000 points... *laugh*

Well, if I've put in the proper values and Excel can add, I've now got precisely 6000 points of painted Tau, comprising 21 formations! WOOT!

For those who might be interested, here are the paints I used:

Primer: X-O Rust Professional Primer - Grey

Urban Camo Basecoat: Vallejo Model Color - 70964 Field Blue
"Red Devil" Camo Basecoat: Vallejo Model Color - 70958 Hull Red
"Grey Ghosts" Basecoat: Vallejo Model Color - 70883 Silvergrey
Weapon Basecoat: Vallejo Model Color - 70992 Neutral Grey
Vehicle Underside and Technical Details Basecoat: Vallejo Model Color - 70994 Dark Grey
Ethereal Robe Basecoat: Vallejo Model Color - 70978 Dark Yellow

Light Camo Color: Vallejo Model Color - 70907 Pale Bluegrey
Dark Camo Color: Vallejo Model Color - 70950 Black

Engine Cowling and Exhausts: Reaper Master Series - 09125 Scorched Metal
Markerlights and Targeters: Vallejo Model Color - 70857 Golden Olive
Missile Tips and Red Highlights: Vallejo Model Color - 70957 Flat Red
Yellow Highlights: Vallejo Model Color - 70953 Flat Yellow
Blue Highlights: Vallejo Model Color - 70841 Andrea Blue
Ethereal Robe Highlights: Vallejo Model Color - 70917 Beige
Weapon Details: Vallejo Model Color - 70801 Brass

Primary Ink and Wash: Woodland Scenics Earth Color - C1220 Black
Secondary Wash and Manta Underbelly: Woodland Scenics Earth Color - C1219 Slate Grey

Textured Base Basecoat: 3-to-1 Mix DecoArt Crafter Acrylic DCA12 Cinnamon Brown and DCA47 Black
Textured Base Highlight: DecoArt Crafter Acrylic DCA59 Cashmere

Primary Varnish: premium decor - Clear Gloss (two coats)
Secondary Varnish: premium decor - Clear Satin (one coat)

Well, that's it for now. Thanks again to all who came along on the ride. I'm feeling pretty proud of myself for finally completing an army... now I just have to get my Kroot Hound proxies and I'll be able to continue the madness...

See you on the battlefield!

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Now living in Boston... any EPIC players want to meet up?

Great looking force Chroma!

And welcome back!

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That looks like a serious force!

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Ben Sibbald

Personal & Wargaming Blog: http://www.theancienttrack.blogspot.co.uk

EPIC WIP: Grey Knights, Space Wolves, Eldar

It is, it is!

I played a 4000 point game on the weekend, using the Manta, against an Eldar Titan list... the Tau kicked serious butt! And the Manta performed incredibly as a mobile firebase and co-ordinated fire director.

Just gotta decide what I want to paint next.

And thanks for the re-welcoming Markconz!