Am getting set for the upcoming Independent Characters 2015 Hobby Progress Challenge ... this year's selection will be Tau. It's a collection of models I own that, once painted, will actually close out the sum of the models I own in its entirety. Which will be a happy thing.
At this point I'm looking at an Unbound list to let me take as much of what I own as possible ... but we'll see once the HPC 2015 rules are posted.
In the mean time, I've been building Tau Pathfinders. Have to say that I am very impressed at how much this kit has to offer by way of bits -- lots of drone options AND special weapons AND a full load out of pulse carbines. There are some great poses in there -- though some of the characters are pretty 'stand up straight and eat your vegetables' in their stature. But all in all, a great kit.
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| A few old metal Pathfinders to bulk out their numbers, and an Ethereal for my HQ spot. |
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| Though I think the Ion Rifles are a poor choice (AP4?!?) the models themselves look great! |
I've also been tinkering with paint schemes ... I was leaning towards the all grey scheme, but am now increasingly taken with a blue-green scheme built around Citadel's 'Stegadon Scale Green' ... it'll require mixing up a highlight color, but only because GW doesn't one that I'm aware of. More to do on these guys, but I'm pleased with the direction they're headed so far.
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| The Fire Warrior on the right is Vallejo Basalt Grey and a Nuln Oil wash to add depth ... with the red shoulder pad deliberately calling attention to itself. |
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| Having realized a scheme I like, I may yet apply it to the whole army, rather than have them be all greys... |
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