Scheme Reference
Tau uses blue on the torso, fuselage or turret of its units. Blue and gray camo covers all other surfaces. White and blue stripes are painted on the arms of ‘Mechs, right wing of aerospace fighters and the main guns of vehicles. A claw mark for each kill is made on these stripes.
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Artist Notes
The model was based in Reaper Dragon Blue and then washed with Reaper Black Wash twice. That was too dark, so I did a heavy dry brush with the Dragon Blue. Accents were done with Reaper Rainy Grey. Metal was done with Reaper Blade Steel over Reaper Pure Black.