FW Fridays - They're all about that Xenos, no Imperials

[voodoo]

Looks like the Tau are getting a new plane; and from the description, FW is finally starting to get their models really, really right.

The Tau Barracuda AX-5-2 is an advanced fighter suitable for both aerial combat and ground attack missions. It can be armed with a Heavy Burst Cannon, Barracuda Ion Cannon or Swiftstrike Railgun. It carries twin missile pods, multiple seeker missiles, a pair of Gun Drones mounted with either Long-barrelled Cyclic Ion Blasters or Long-barrelled Burst Cannon and a Decoy Drone. All of these options are included for you to choose from when sending your Barracuda into battle. The kit features multiple fitting points for magnets which you may choose to use to allow you to easily swap weapons systems, and also optional raised or lowered landing gear. The detailed construction guide includes guidance on suitable magnet sizes you may wish to use.

Note that last part about magnet selection size AND having set points for magnets? That’s what needs to be done on more models, congratulations FW on this most important first step in greater conversion options.

A single!
www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-GB/Tau-Barracuda-AX-5-2

or double down!
www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-GB/Tau-Barracuda-Strike-Cadre

Last but not least a bundling of their experimental suits. They’ve been out for a while but if you had happened to want to buy all 5 at once, then I guess here you go…
www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-GB/Tau-Experimental-Battlesuit-Cadre

[ohgodsnakes]

The rules are available as well. A price hike, kept the +1 jink but no more stacking with disruption pods. Gained a 5++/6++ vs glances/pens, and better weapon choices. Looks like it lost the ability to overcharge the ion cannon though, so no more flying pie plates.

It seems like you can still run the old one, as this one has a different name.