Tabletop Warhammer?

Werewolf · 29 Aug 2013 at 09:35

Just worded out my first Tau list since the new codex, I'm going to have to double check but you seem to get more for your points than I remember...(5 suits inc commander, 30 FW's with upgrades and a hammerhead with upgrades for around 1k).

Nikumba · 29 Aug 2013 at 09:47

Might be worth posting your list up Werewolf, as I know Heretian on here is hot on the Tau codex so he can double check your list, plus offer advice on it no doubt.

Nikumba · 29 Aug 2013 at 09:48

So built a fex to test out a new paint scheme for my Tyranid army, normally I use purple for my armies Lizardmen, CSM so I thought would try something different.

I need to paint the hooves in yet as just noticed I missed them, I like the scheme as its nice and subdued compared to other nid schemes, but not sure if nids should be subdued so I am after some suggestions, advice on what I can do to improve or what not.

Ignore the napkin keeping the fex upright lol

Cheers

Kimbie

Shamikebab · 29 Aug 2013 at 10:12

Werewolf said:
Just worded out my first Tau list since the new codex, I'm going to have to double check but you seem to get more for your points than I remember...(5 suits inc commander, 30 FW's with upgrades and a hammerhead with upgrades for around 1k).

You get quite a lot for your points with most of the 6th edition codices really, Tau and Eldar especially (jetbikes are just the biggest steal in the game)

Spuj · 29 Aug 2013 at 11:07

aceytrixx said:
Im considering weathering my models. Seems that secret weapon powders are the ones to go for? Although im kinda nervous about adding that and battle damage as it seems like such an easy thing to wrong and ruin a model. I think I have half an old rhino lying around that will get used as a test. Any advice on trying this?

I would say definately weather your models as IMO it really adds to the model. As already suggested, find some models you are not to bothered about messing up on and practice. If you haven't got any, maybe look for some going cheap on Ebay or somewhere similar. Dakka Dakka has some great weathering guides so take a look at those and maybe follow one.

MoNkeE · 29 Aug 2013 at 13:00

Nikumba I actually really like that! And my Tyranid Lictor has just arrived!!!

aceytrixx · 29 Aug 2013 at 13:39

That tyranid looks awesome. Nice change from a lot of the tyranids ive seen.

As far as weathering goes I found this

http://ik-painter.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/tools-of-trade-vi-weathering-powders.html?m=1

the wet version looks good for feet/tracks etc and reasonably idiot proof. However ill go check out dakkadakkas tutorials aswell

Nikumba · 29 Aug 2013 at 13:44

Thanks MoNkeE, aceytrixx

If you want to know the colours I used just let me know

Cheers

Kimbie

MoNkeE · 29 Aug 2013 at 14:00

Post it up bro, always interested to know.

Nikumba · 29 Aug 2013 at 14:07

No worries

Body - Vallejo Model Air Medium Sea Grey
Carapace - Vallejo Model Air Signal Blue
Dry brush - Vallejo Model Air Light Sea Blue
Pipes, Tounge, Flesh - GW Hawk Turquoise
Teeth - GW Screaming Skull
Washed with GW Shade Drakenhof Nightshade

Kimbie

Shamikebab · 29 Aug 2013 at 14:15

Are you adding contrasting colours? I think it needs it somewhere.

Nikumba · 29 Aug 2013 at 14:16

I am open to suggestions, the pic does not show it very well but the singal blue on the carapace looks better in the flesh

lordhughes · 29 Aug 2013 at 14:45

I agree, the model needs more contrast between the flesh and carapace, it all looks a little bland

if you go back a page or two I did post an image of some cool looking nids which are blue/black that looked quite good.

Nikumba · 29 Aug 2013 at 14:56

Will take a look at those nids, how can I do the contrast? Would I be better off not washing the entire grey flesh?

MoNkeE · 29 Aug 2013 at 14:58

See I like it as it is, but that's because I'm a huge Aliens fan, and this seems very reminiscent.

However look back a page or so, someone posted some Nids with nice looking yellow markings.

lordhughes · 29 Aug 2013 at 15:09

These are not mine, they are stolen from reddit

Nikumba · 29 Aug 2013 at 15:12

Interesting colours, not to my taste though but do look cool

Shamikebab · 29 Aug 2013 at 15:35

Could do a bone coloured contrast. or even keep it blue but darken the carapace and lighten the rest to a much paler blu.

drumunsta · 29 Aug 2013 at 15:46

They look so much better than mine haha any tips

Werewolf · 29 Aug 2013 at 17:18

Nikumba, I quite like your nids, especially as a starting point (I'd probably throw in a contrasting colour), and a big thanks for posting the colours used...I may end up stealing and modifying it at some point as I've got a whole nid army (about 2k points) to paint, and an airbrush setup to hopefully help...

My basic, first draft list for the Tau is roughly.

Commander 85p
cyclic ion 15
air burst frag 15
missile pod 15
drone cont 8p
= 138p
Bodyguard 32p
Burst cannon 10p
missile pod 15p
Plasma 15p
= 72p
Total HQ 210

Troops
10x FW 90p
Shas'ui 10p
EMP grenades 20p
1x Gun drone 12p
1x Markerlight12p
= 144p

Troops 2
10x FW 90p
Shas'ui 10p
+TL +ML 15
EMP grenades 20p
1x Gun drone 12p
1x Markerlight12p
= 159p

Troops
10x FW 90p
EMP grenades 20p
= 110p

Troops Total 413p

Elites
3x Crisis suits 66p
shas'vre upgrade 10p

ShasVre
Burst 10p
Missile 15p
Drone 8p
2x Gun drone 24p

Shas'Ui 1
Burst 10p
Plasma 15p
Missile 15p

Shas'Ui 2
Burst 10p
Plasma 15p
Missile 15p

Total 214

Heavy
Hammerhead 125
Sub rounds 5
SMS -
Auto repair 5
Blacksun 1
Decoy 3
Flechette 10
Disruption 15
Total 164

Total 1001 (may lose the decoy)

- It has the advantage it should all fit in a single KR case, and I've got most of it ready to play with with (need to finish off some details etc on the hammerhead if I want to use my AB camo one).