Jon Grant Miniatures

  UPDATED October 2025 The Tau Empire were the third faction released for Aeronautica Imperialis, and I have always been a fan of this Xenos race. In Warhammer 40,000, they are a force that prefers to keep their army at range, with good manoeuvrability but slightly slower overall. How do the Air Caste compare to their Fire Caste brethren? Within this article are examples of aircraft with weapon loadouts. Each loadout includes the average damage the aircraft can cause in a single round of firing at each range. Additionally, I have put together a painting guide for how I painted my Tau aircraft .  Faction review links: Imperial Navy Orks Tau Empire Aeldari Adeptus Astarte (Space Marines) Necron My recorded games can be viewed on YouTube or try the video below. Faction Overview The main strength of the Tau Empire Air Cadre lies in its exceptional manoeuvrability, combined with solid durability and impressive versatility. Each aircraft type can be armed in a variety of w...

I have collected and played Tau ever since they were release back in 2001. I have a Tau army for Warhammer 40,000 (although it is badly outdated now). I have a Tau fleet for Battlefleet Gothic (all of the Forge World ships) and with the release of Aeronautica Imperialis, I have taken them to the skies. Recently, I put together a review of the Tau faction for Aeronautica Imperialis. This little guide leads you through how I painted my Tau Empire aircraft. I also have a guide for my Imperial Navy aircraft. More of my  Aeronautica articles   can be found here. Paints Required: Chaos Black spray Mechanicum Standard Grey spray The Fang Russ Grey Fenrisian Grey Nuln Oil Celestra Grey Blue Horror Ulthuan Grey Abaddon Black Black templar Dawnstone Administratum Grey Grey Seer Eshin Grey Iron Hands Steel Corax White Gryph-charger Grey Aethermatic Blue Jokaero Orange Trollslayer Orange Undercoat the aircraft with Chaos Black spray. When this is dry give the aircraft a VERY LIGHT ...