Tau Color Scheme Test 3

In a follow up to a [distant] previous post Tau Color Scheme Test 2, I have finally decided on a third color scheme for my "Scout" models/units. I had already painted a Sniper Drone unit in this color scheme as a secondary color to my original Tau color scheme (see second pic below).

In the end I decided not to repaint sniper drone unit and use it for all "light" units with scout/stealth/shroud. I think this 'Maroon' scheme fits nicely with the new stark White/Red/Black scheme of the rest of the Army.

Below is a WIP of a partial unit of Pathfinders that are pulling double duty as my Shadow War Kill team. Included are samples of the three main color schemes of my Tau army. The Pathfinders in the front row are sporting the same color scheme as the Sniper Drone Team.

In the second row are the Special Operatives available to the Tau Kill team. The Ethereal is magnetized for optional Hover Drone load out. The Pathfinder's drones are also magnetized for easier storage. The last row has previously painted figures for reference.

Following is an itemization of the new color scheme by model/unit for my entire army. There are now a total of 6 color schemes, although two of them are slight variations of the Standard Uniform. The color samples below are broken down into the following categories: Armor Plates/Trim/Under Armor/Markings. Colors are GW unless other wise specified.

Warlord Uniform

Black + White + Mephiston Red + Fenrisian Grey

Commander

HQ/Team Leader Uniform

Mephiston Red + White + Black + Fenrisian Grey

Etherial

Shas'vre

Standard Uniform

White + Mephiston Red + Black + The Fang

Cadre Fireblade

Firewarrior

Riptide

Crisis Battlesuit

Drone Sentry Team

Remote Sensor Tower

Drones

Piranha

Heavy Gun Drone

Hammerhead/Skyray

Broadside Battlesuit

Light 'Stealth' Uniform

Black Red (VMC) + 50/50 Black/The Fang
+ 50/50 Burnt Umber (Craft)/Uniform Brown (Reaper)
+ 50/50 Faded Khaki (Reaper)/White

Darkstrider

Pathfinder

Kroot

Vespid

Sniper Drone Team

Armored 'Stealth' Uniform

The Fang + lack Red (VMC) + Black + Fenrisian Grey

Commander Shadowsun

Stealth Battleuit

GhostKeel Battleuit

Remora Drone Fighter

Auxiliary Uniform

Troll Slayer Orange + 50/50 Burnt Umber (Craft)/Uniform Brown (Reaper)
+ 50/50 Faded Khaki (Reaper)/White + Black Red (VMC)

Gue'Vesa

Additionally, the common colors throughout the army are: Tech (Black), 'Orbs' (Hammered Copper (VGC) ), Lenses (Altdorf Guard Blue), and Missile Tips (Lemon Yellow (VMC) ).