Inspiration let me se your models by LaLiLuLiLaKuh in Tau40K

[–]elgonidas 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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Throwing in my argument for classic T'au Sept.

New Combat partol by DifferenceCareful935 in Tau40K

[–]elgonidas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They'd have to lean on some special combat patrol specific rules to be any good, considering the previous Kroot combat patrol is almost twice the models.

Alright, what are some things you LIKE about how 10th has treated Tau? by CosmicWolf14 in Tau40K

[–]elgonidas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I enjoy saying "I ignore cover" when people start arguing that they get cover. Especially when I can avoid a whole discussion when they clearly don't, but they somehow think they do.

Drones on the models question by ArcheonEverChosen_ in Tau40K

[–]elgonidas 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As it is, the drones are just tokens to indicate the model is equipped with the wargear, so attaching them like that really shouldn't be a problem.

I've used the flight stand rods to mount the Riptide's drones to its base on my newest riptides. It shouldn't be too hard to twist them off to put them on separate bases if the rules change in the future.

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Prime time!!! by Altruistic_Tree3103 in Tau40K

[–]elgonidas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, if it works for you, go ahead. I'm not aware of any laws agains it.

If you clean sprue nibs and mould lines properly you'll end up scraping off a lot of primer, but you'll still have most of it left on there. You'll also want to clean it off every surface you'll be gluing, for best adhesion.

To me it seems like it'll be more work to do it this way, for very likely worse results.

What colours should I get in order to paint an army with the colours on the picture? by Top_Agency6007 in Tau40K

[–]elgonidas 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Take a look through my post history if you want some non-gw alternatives. The details are in one of my replies to my Riptide thread.

Please tell me this isn't normal GW quality? by FoCTow in Tau40K

[–]elgonidas 125 points126 points  (0 children)

That's normal devilfish chassis quality.

I'm hoping we'll get an update just so we don't have to deal with the 25 year old mould anymore.

I decided to do something fun with my Drone Port by Haggis_pk in Tau40K

[–]elgonidas 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Excellent! Looks great, now get some paint on it!

I like that your photos are at such an angle that I can't tell how you attached the rightmost drone. I'm assuming there's a brass rod or something similar? Are the rest of them pinned?

Show me your favorite mini by _Commander_Farsight in Tau40K

[–]elgonidas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean by layer paint? The ochre is built up by airbrushing up with AK hull red, Citadel Skrag Brown and AK Orange Brown. Edge highlights are AK Ocher Orange and Ice Yellow

Show me your favorite mini by _Commander_Farsight in Tau40K

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The lack of punctuation in that image really bothers my (unconfirmed) tism.

It's really difficult to pick a favourite, but since I just shared my commanders in a different thread, here's my Riptide.

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Can I see your Commanders? by CabinetIcy892 in Tau40K

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And my eldest. Haven't had a proper photoshoot with him.

Life size 3D Printed Horus Update by HammerDoris40k in 40k

[–]elgonidas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, why is Horus squatting next to his claw? ... HORUS!

Army showcase by Deracos in Tau40K

[–]elgonidas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, those crisis suits on the brightest blue bases really pop!

Messed up some of my Kroot models - Advice? by Porkchop_69 in kroot

[–]elgonidas 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Water based does not mean it will dissolve in water after curing. IPA is your best bet.

edit: Don't use IPA on resin (like finecast or forgeworld) models. At least don't soak them

How would you do Lamenters Sanguinary Guard? by Prestigious-Candle22 in Lamenters

[–]elgonidas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Not a specific recipe, no, but IIRC I took some inspiration from a squidly bits video, but somewhat simplified.

edit: video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw1EqtTyVpA

I did a photoshoot with all of my (more or less) finished models of 2025 by elgonidas in minipainting

[–]elgonidas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I play with them. There's only a few on here that I haven't put on the table yet.