Aeronautica Imperialis T'au

[metalface13]

Hey guys, I finished painting up my T'au planes for Aeronautica Imperialis. I've played one game so far, but it was with Imperials vs. Orks. I can't wait to try out the T'au.

https://wyrdstonesandtacklezones.com/2020/09/02/under-the-brush-aeronautica-imperialis/

[Pattus Magnus]

Those look great!

Don’t want to derail the thread, but I’m curious what you impression of the rules is? How quickly does it play?

[Commander Roj]

They look great. Interesting that you went for the wash as I was thinking “ What, no wash?” as I  watched the video. I understand the Tau “official” aesthetic is usually very clean, but I like what you have done. The Tau/Kroot are probably the only thing I like from GW.

Years of painting camo and I have only just seen this dry brush technique. A light bulb goes on! So thanks for that.

[Macrossmartin]

Exceptionally nice work! I'm ploughing through my Air Waaagh! at the moment, and I'm throughly sick and tired of grungy, gribbly wiring, pipes, rivets and open panels! I think you've inspired me to break out my T'au soon, so I can enjoy those nice, clean lines!

[Digits]

Those look fantastic!

[Warboss Nick]

Great work, especially on miniatures that small!

[metalface13]

Those look great!

Don’t want to derail the thread, but I’m curious what you impression of the rules is? How quickly does it play?

It's been a couple months since we played, but the rules are really simple and quick to learn. The strategy is learning how to properly use the ace maneuvers to get your planes to be where they are most effective. The game itself is pretty quick, I think it took about an 1.5 hours with rules explanation?

[metalface13]

They look great. Interesting that you went for the wash as I was thinking “ What, no wash?” as I  watched the video. I understand the Tau “official” aesthetic is usually very clean, but I like what you have done. The Tau/Kroot are probably the only thing I like from GW.

Years of painting camo and I have only just seen this dry brush technique. A light bulb goes on! So thanks for that.

I think if you do the drybrush method you'll still see the darker basecoat in the cracks, but using the airbrush definitely fills it in. As there's so many lines and panels you definitely want a wash in there.

[Grumpy Gnome]

Great brushwork!

[metalface13]

Exceptionally nice work! I'm ploughing through my Air Waaagh! at the moment, and I'm throughly sick and tired of grungy, gribbly wiring, pipes, rivets and open panels! I think you've inspired me to break out my T'au soon, so I can enjoy those nice, clean lines!

Thanks! Yeah the orks definitely have more details, but also have a better excuse for gritty and messy paint jobs

[Pattus Magnus]

Thanks for the description of the game play, it sounds like it plays quick, even when new to the rules. The kits certainly look great once they’re built and painted!