new tau snapped at games day [CLOSED]

synapse · 15-09-2008, 01:07

heres some new (to me) pathfinders and a rather tasty battlesuit in the background, which im hoping someone can enlighten me about - is it plastic, a character or a FW resin model? the name of the sculptor in the background is Matt Holland (iirc)

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...h/DSC01784.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...h/DSC01785.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...h/DSC01789.jpg

pics courtesy of minus1mod.com

erion · 15-09-2008, 01:13

The battlesuit appears to be from the Farsight Enclave -- that's their "sept" (for lack of a better term) symbol on the shield on the left arm. I wouldn't be surprised (wild stab in the darkest of darks) to find out that's actually a Forge World Take on O'Shovah himself. It wouldn't be the first time (Avatars of Khaine, Greater Demons) they've done their own versions of models available from GW proper.

tehgeist · 15-09-2008, 01:28

I agree with you, this is definitely, O'Shovah. It is nice to see GW taking time to redo him. That could also lead to the conclusion that GW has some ideas of how to revamp the battlesuit in the near future, without necessarily combining it with a new codex.

As far as the pose is concerned, I like it very much. It is much much more dynamic than before!

Kronos · 15-09-2008, 02:14

cool stuff, love the tau on foot in the first pic. Would be cool to have a type of hardened vetran squad of tau, using an elite, something like Tau Komanndoswithout any type of suit just a gun drone for support and some sneaky tactic aiding rules.

Joewrightgm · 15-09-2008, 02:25

I'd agree with the above poster; that battle suit looks like the man himself, and maybe the on foot model of him 'ejected' or as a flavor piece.

shabbadoo · 15-09-2008, 02:34

Not sure if those are just GW Special Edition models, Forgeworld models, or previews of what could possibly be plastics prototypes for Pathfinders and Snipers. Plastic Pathfinders in particular would be great.

Joewrightgm · 15-09-2008, 02:42

If you take a closer look at the models, you'll see base rails underneath. So most likely resculpts, which don't make a whole lot of sense.

Dranthar · 15-09-2008, 02:47

The Battlesuits are the biggest reason for my complete lack of interest in Tau. If they were to revamp them so that they actually looked good, I might even be tempted to get an army.

AfroCelt · 15-09-2008, 02:58

Originally Posted by Dranthar

The Battlesuits are the biggest reason for my complete lack of interest in Tau. If they were to revamp them so that they actually looked good, I might even be tempted to get an army.

That and the horrid Tau crouching leg...they're not even the same length!

I'd love to see a redone Tau Suit...but then again I'm a fan of almost all their new stuff.

Jayden63 · 15-09-2008, 03:12

Neeto plastic railrifles. Too bad there is still no real reason to take them in a pathfinders squad. Markerlights are currently too good to give up for the points cost.

synapse · 16-09-2008, 07:15

Originally Posted by shabbadoo

Not sure if those are just GW Special Edition models, Forgeworld models, or previews of what could possibly be plastics prototypes for Pathfinders and Snipers. Plastic Pathfinders in particular would be great.

Originally Posted by Jayden63

Neeto plastic railrifles.

im sure theyre resins of what will become collevtor models, or possibly a small '2nd wave release?'

byteboy · 16-09-2008, 07:47

Originally Posted by Dranthar

The Battlesuits are the biggest reason for my complete lack of interest in Tau. If they were to revamp them so that they actually looked good, I might even be tempted to get an army.

It reminds of Robotech, nice clean looking Mecha. It's not hard to do poses with the models, just requires imagination and patience.

kaimarion · 16-09-2008, 07:53

Battle suit and new Pathfinders = EPIC WIN

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jimbo1701 · 16-09-2008, 08:17

As for teh pathfinders, I was standing next to the cabinet when a guy asked a GW employee about them. The GW guy said that they were study models made by trainees and that they were unlikely to see a release. Pretty sure that's what I heard but take with a pinch of salt.

Lord_Squinty · 16-09-2008, 08:22

Theyre def not FW, they were in the GW sculptor cabinets.

Grimtuff · 16-09-2008, 08:34

I can shed a lot of light on this as I had a rather in-depth conversation with one of the sculptors.

These figures are done by a trainee who was told to "pick a race" to see how they can emulate GW's style. So, in all, you will probably never see them get released.

I mentioned Planetstrike as a good place to release both of these figures (certainly the Farsight one as it is FAR better than the current one) namely due to the Deep Striking ability of Crisis suits and the aiding in the act from Pathfinders.

jimbo1701 · 16-09-2008, 08:43

Originally Posted by Grimtuff

I can shed a lot of light on this as I had a rather in-depth conversation with one of the sculptors.

These figures are done by a trainee who was told to "pick a race" to see how they can emulate GW's style. So, in all, you will probably never see them get released.

I mentioned Planetstrike as a good place to release both of these figures (certainly the Farsight one as it is FAR better than the current one) namely due to the Deep Striking ability of Crisis suits and the aiding in the act from Pathfinders.

Ah, that could quite possibly make you 'the guy' I overheard then.

Grimtuff · 16-09-2008, 08:48

Originally Posted by jimbo1701

Ah, that could quite possibly make you 'the guy' I overheard then.

"Huge metal fan" Threadless shirt perhaps?

DarthSte · 16-09-2008, 08:51

They are all awesome. I always miss the good stuff. Great find. Planetstrike would be a good place to release.

Ravenheart · 16-09-2008, 09:08

Originally Posted by Grimtuff

These figures are done by a trainee who was told to "pick a race" to see how they can emulate GW's style. So, in all, you will probably never see them get released.

What's with GW and their trainees these days? The old man scout was apparently also sculpted by a trainee and looks superb, as do these Tau.

They better employ those trainiees and start releasing!

15-09-2008, 01:07	#1
synapse Chapter Master Join Date: May 2005 Location: MALTA! Posts: 2,824 iTrader: (6)	new tau snapped at games day [CLOSED] heres some new (to me) pathfinders and a rather tasty battlesuit in the background, which im hoping someone can enlighten me about - is it plastic, a character or a FW resin model? the name of the sculptor in the background is Matt Holland (iirc) http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...h/DSC01784.jpg http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...h/DSC01785.jpg http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...h/DSC01789.jpg pics courtesy of minus1mod.com __________________ Quote "There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin." Originally Posted by warflag Synapse, 1st grade weirdo Hive Fleet Synapse sci-fi board game bases

15-09-2008, 01:13	#2
erion Commander Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 842 iTrader: (1)	Re: new tau snapped at games day The battlesuit appears to be from the Farsight Enclave -- that's their "sept" (for lack of a better term) symbol on the shield on the left arm. I wouldn't be surprised (wild stab in the darkest of darks) to find out that's actually a Forge World Take on O'Shovah himself. It wouldn't be the first time (Avatars of Khaine, Greater Demons) they've done their own versions of models available from GW proper. __________________ Originally Posted by Minister In the battle between good and evil, they are on the side of green.

15-09-2008, 01:28	#3
tehgeist Veteran Sergeant Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Giessen, Germany Posts: 99 iTrader: (0)	Re: new tau snapped at games day I agree with you, this is definitely, O'Shovah. It is nice to see GW taking time to redo him. That could also lead to the conclusion that GW has some ideas of how to revamp the battlesuit in the near future, without necessarily combining it with a new codex. As far as the pose is concerned, I like it very much. It is much much more dynamic than before! __________________ Member of "the tale of 40k painters" Orks - 2000 points Ork WIP thread: http://warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=155731

15-09-2008, 02:14	#4
Kronos Chapter Master Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Under a very big rock, and I'm being honest Posts: 1,622 iTrader: (12)	Re: new tau snapped at games day cool stuff, love the tau on foot in the first pic. Would be cool to have a type of hardened vetran squad of tau, using an elite, something like Tau Komanndoswithout any type of suit just a gun drone for support and some sneaky tactic aiding rules. __________________ There be Daemons in Here LOTR log with plastic Treebeard + sculpted Shelob and wotr mordor

15-09-2008, 02:25	#5
Joewrightgm Chapter Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Whitmore Lake, Mi Posts: 2,013 iTrader: (0)	Re: new tau snapped at games day I'd agree with the above poster; that battle suit looks like the man himself, and maybe the on foot model of him 'ejected' or as a flavor piece. __________________ I likes to smash . . . Goff Orks Originally Posted by puppetmaster24 Misconception: people care what the people on warseer think.

15-09-2008, 02:34	#6
shabbadoo Chapter Master Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Maelstrom Posts: 2,353 iTrader: (3)	Re: new tau snapped at games day Not sure if those are just GW Special Edition models, Forgeworld models, or previews of what could possibly be plastics prototypes for Pathfinders and Snipers. Plastic Pathfinders in particular would be great. __________________ Things I've Done For Retail Sales 40K Project Log- Dark Angels, Orks,Word Bearers, Tau, IG Vampire Counts Project Log Airbrush Information & Advice* Current 40K Armies: Dark Angels Word Bearers Orks Tallarn Imperial Guard Tau Currentl WFB Armies: Vampire Counts Bretonnians

15-09-2008, 02:42	#7
Joewrightgm Chapter Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Whitmore Lake, Mi Posts: 2,013 iTrader: (0)	Re: new tau snapped at games day If you take a closer look at the models, you'll see base rails underneath. So most likely resculpts, which don't make a whole lot of sense. __________________ I likes to smash . . . Goff Orks Originally Posted by puppetmaster24 Misconception: people care what the people on warseer think.

15-09-2008, 02:47	#8
Dranthar Chapter Master Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,283 iTrader: (0)	Re: new tau snapped at games day The Battlesuits are the biggest reason for my complete lack of interest in Tau. If they were to revamp them so that they actually looked good, I might even be tempted to get an army. __________________ "There is something I do not know, the knowing of which could change Everything." Dark Eldar. 11 years and counting.

15-09-2008, 02:58	#9
AfroCelt Commander Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 561 iTrader: (0)	Re: new tau snapped at games day Originally Posted by Dranthar The Battlesuits are the biggest reason for my complete lack of interest in Tau. If they were to revamp them so that they actually looked good, I might even be tempted to get an army. That and the horrid Tau crouching leg...they're not even the same length! I'd love to see a redone Tau Suit...but then again I'm a fan of almost all their new stuff. __________________ Remember the golden rule: BOYZ BEFORE TOYZ! 40k: Orks, Deathwatch SM, Tau, Daemons from Winnings Bloodbowl: Orcs, Ogres

15-09-2008, 03:12	#10
Jayden63 Librarian Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 366 iTrader: (0)	Re: new tau snapped at games day Neeto plastic railrifles. Too bad there is still no real reason to take them in a pathfinders squad. Markerlights are currently too good to give up for the points cost.

16-09-2008, 07:15	#11
synapse Chapter Master Join Date: May 2005 Location: MALTA! Posts: 2,824 iTrader: (6)	Re: new tau snapped at games day Originally Posted by shabbadoo Not sure if those are just GW Special Edition models, Forgeworld models, or previews of what could possibly be plastics prototypes for Pathfinders and Snipers. Plastic Pathfinders in particular would be great. Originally Posted by Jayden63 Neeto plastic railrifles. im sure theyre resins of what will become collevtor models, or possibly a small '2nd wave release?' __________________ Quote "There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin." Originally Posted by warflag Synapse, 1st grade weirdo Hive Fleet Synapse sci-fi board game bases

16-09-2008, 07:47	#12
byteboy Commander Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 811 iTrader: (0)	Re: new tau snapped at games day Originally Posted by Dranthar The Battlesuits are the biggest reason for my complete lack of interest in Tau. If they were to revamp them so that they actually looked good, I might even be tempted to get an army. It reminds of Robotech, nice clean looking Mecha. It's not hard to do poses with the models, just requires imagination and patience. __________________ -All five albums for my current armies are available here: http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh6/byteboys40kpics/ -Feel free to PM me here about what you see and I hope you enjoy!

16-09-2008, 07:53	#13
kaimarion Chapter Master Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scotland(North Ayrshire) Posts: 1,015 iTrader: (3)	Re: new tau snapped at games day Battle suit and new Pathfinders = EPIC WIN . __________________ Where there was one, now there is two. Where there was pink, now there is blue. Canticle of Change Originally Posted by MrBigMr You have a big ass fist with big ass blades that can cut through anything. What sort of kung-fu do you need to use them, just swing that bitch and let it do the rest.

16-09-2008, 08:17	#14
jimbo1701 Chaplain Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 156 iTrader: (7)	Re: new tau snapped at games day As for teh pathfinders, I was standing next to the cabinet when a guy asked a GW employee about them. The GW guy said that they were study models made by trainees and that they were unlikely to see a release. Pretty sure that's what I heard but take with a pinch of salt.

16-09-2008, 08:22	#15
Lord_Squinty Chapter Master Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Down the rabbit hole... Having tea with the hatter. Posts: 1,094 iTrader: (0)	Re: new tau snapped at games day Theyre def not FW, they were in the GW sculptor cabinets.

16-09-2008, 08:34	#16
Grimtuff Chapter Master Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lincoln, UK Posts: 5,639 iTrader: (2)	Re: new tau snapped at games day I can shed a lot of light on this as I had a rather in-depth conversation with one of the sculptors. These figures are done by a trainee who was told to "pick a race" to see how they can emulate GW's style. So, in all, you will probably never see them get released. I mentioned Planetstrike as a good place to release both of these figures (certainly the Farsight one as it is FAR better than the current one) namely due to the Deep Striking ability of Crisis suits and the aiding in the act from Pathfinders. __________________ "The objective of the game is to win. The point of the game is to have fun. The two should never be confused." Originally Posted by Meriwether* Heed the Grimtuff. He speaks truth. Visit my Project Log. (last updated 09/08/2009) currently painting Slaanesh Daemons

16-09-2008, 08:43	#17
jimbo1701 Chaplain Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 156 iTrader: (7)	Re: new tau snapped at games day Originally Posted by Grimtuff I can shed a lot of light on this as I had a rather in-depth conversation with one of the sculptors. These figures are done by a trainee who was told to "pick a race" to see how they can emulate GW's style. So, in all, you will probably never see them get released. I mentioned Planetstrike as a good place to release both of these figures (certainly the Farsight one as it is FAR better than the current one) namely due to the Deep Striking ability of Crisis suits and the aiding in the act from Pathfinders. Ah, that could quite possibly make you 'the guy' I overheard then.

16-09-2008, 08:48	#18
Grimtuff Chapter Master Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lincoln, UK Posts: 5,639 iTrader: (2)	Re: new tau snapped at games day Originally Posted by jimbo1701 Ah, that could quite possibly make you 'the guy' I overheard then. "Huge metal fan" Threadless shirt perhaps? __________________ "The objective of the game is to win. The point of the game is to have fun. The two should never be confused." Originally Posted by Meriwether* Heed the Grimtuff. He speaks truth. Visit my Project Log. (last updated 09/08/2009) currently painting Slaanesh Daemons

16-09-2008, 08:51	#19
DarthSte Wastoid Bronze Medal 2009 Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Southern Tip of North Yorkshire Posts: 1,143 iTrader: (0)	Re: new tau snapped at games day They are all awesome. I always miss the good stuff. Great find. Planetstrike would be a good place to release. __________________ Originally Posted by Kriegschmidt No I mean I don't understand why you're all so bothered about a site selling nice, normal men's underpants.

16-09-2008, 09:08	#20
Ravenheart Chapter Master Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 1,562 iTrader: (0)	Re: new tau snapped at games day Originally Posted by Grimtuff These figures are done by a trainee who was told to "pick a race" to see how they can emulate GW's style. So, in all, you will probably never see them get released. What's with GW and their trainees these days? The old man scout was apparently also sculpted by a trainee and looks superb, as do these Tau. They better employ those trainiees and start releasing!

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