Tau Units: HQ Choice 2

While technically this is the second HQ choice, it's the first one to get painted as it's a relatively easy model to put together and paint.

This the first model that I've tried a blending technique on, and although it's not exactly 'Eavy Metal standard for my first attempt I'm quite please with it. The majority of the blending work is on the cloth folds on the front and back and on the skin of the hand and face. I left the metal silver and washed it with blue to get a nice clean feel but I'm not sure if I'm 100% happy with it yet.

I intend to place him in among the front lines as any Tau units with line of sight to him can re-roll failed LD checks. I'l probably play around with joining him to one of the Fire Warrior Teams for now. Should he be assaulted he not too shabby in close combat, with three Strength 5 attacks. He's accompanied by a shield drone because he has no Armour Save at all, and a Gun Drone which provides his only shooting ability, and provides another ablative wound. Neither of the drones are pictured, as I was too lazy to get the out of the case for the photo, sorry.

Random Update - Pre-visit check-list going well

So, remember I said I had a few things to do before my friend came visiting for the week?

So far it's going well. I've finished repairing and repainting the broken Necron Lord, I've finished the three partially completed Necron Immortals, who have now been joined by the fourth which I've built and painted up.

I've completed two Assault Terminators with Lightning Claws and have almost finished the next two, then I've just got the sergeant left to paint.

The second Tau Broadside is almost completed as well, with a shield drone. Just the Team Leader to paint next and they're all done as well.

We also sorted out the hobby/guest room at the weekend to make room for our guest.

However, I haven't sorted the Realm of Battle board or painted any more Tyranids.