The Tau Empire Piranha is a swift and versatile support vehicle, serving as a crucial component of the Tau army in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Designed to fulfill a variety of battlefield roles, from rapid offensive actions and supporting Pathfinder reconnaissance units, to the safe transport of important personnel. Its light armor and impressive speed make the Piranha ideal for flanking maneuvers and rapid response to changing tactical situations.
Characteristics and Use of the Tau Empire Piranha
The Piranha combines Tau technological sophistication with tactical versatility. The kit allows for weapon customization, enabling the optimization of the vehicle's role depending on mission requirements. When equipped with a potent fusion blaster or a seeker missile system, the Piranha becomes a highly effective hunter of enemy armored vehicles, especially when its targets are precisely designated by accompanying Pathfinder units.
Key Product Features:
High Mobility: Designed for rapid movement across the battlefield and occupying strategic positions.
Versatile Armament: Options to mount a fusion blaster (effective against heavily armored targets) or seeker missiles (capable of tracking and destroying distant targets).
Tactical Support: Ideal for supporting reconnaissance units and rapidly responding to threats.
Material: A multi-part model crafted from high-quality plastic.
Customization: The kit includes diverse options for parts and armament, allowing for an individual approach to assembly and the vehicle's appearance.
Kit Contents and Assembly Requirements
The Tau Empire Piranha kit is an excellent addition for any collector or player seeking fast and deadly vehicles for their Warhammer 40,000 army. It includes all necessary components to build 1 multi-part Tau Piranha plastic model with diverse options for parts and armament.
Important note: The kit does not include paints, glue, or tools. Models are supplied unpainted and require assembly and painting.
Suggested Paint Colors (Citadel)
To paint the Tau Empire Piranha model in the standard colors of the Tau Sept, the following paints are recommended:
XV-88 (primary armor color, e.g., in an ochre shade)
Ushabti Bone (optional, lighter armor shade or accents)
Mechanicus Standard Grey (additional armor elements, mechanisms)
Administratum Grey (lighter accents on grey elements)
Leadbelcher (metallic parts for weapons and engines)
Nuln Oil (wash for shading metallic and grey elements)
Agrax Earthshade (wash for shading ochre elements)
Abaddon Black (gun barrels, optional details)
Mephiston Red or Warpstone Glow (lenses, lights)
The colors above allow for creating a classic Tau vehicle appearance; however, modelers can freely experiment with their own paint schemes to match the Piranha to their army's aesthetic.
