I have looked into this extensively. I now own a Tau army but I went down the route of Forgeworld Tanks and Fliers with DRM infantry. The problem lies in the fact that the Tau tanks look fairly unique with their hammerhead design. But here is a pretty comprehensive list of decent Tau proxies:
Fire Warriors:
GZG 6mm UNSC Marines hardsuit infantry platoon (Code: DSM-135)
DRM Kraytonian Karrok II and Guard (Code: RI0007)
Pathfinders:
GZG 6mm UNSC Marines hardsuit infantry platoon (Code: DSM-135)
DRM Kraytonian Scouts (Code: RI0001)
Crisis/Broadside Battlesuits:
GZG AT-71B Hound Dog Support Walker Heavy support(Code: DSM-140)
DP9 Northern Gear Fleet Scale Counter Pack (Code: DP9-940)
Kroot Infantry:
GZG 6mm Kra'Vak infantry platoon (Code: DSM-134)
Devilfish APC:
Brigade Models Pac-Fed Wombat APC (Code: SF300-703)
GZG 6mm AVRAZH medium Grav APC (Code: DSM-114)
DRM Kraytonian Aurika (Code: RV0004)
DP9 Earth: CEF HPC-64 Hover APC (Code: DP9-274)
Hammerhead Tanks:
Brigade Models Pac-Fed Cougar Tank (Code: SF300-701)
DRM Kraytonian Arkalest (Code: RV0001)
DRM Kraytonian Gerresh (Code: RV0002)
DRM Kraytonian Aurika (Code: RV0004)
GZG 6mm PORUZH heavy grav tank (Code: DSM-116)
GZG 6mm KIVRUZH medium grav tank (Code: DSM-111)
DP9 Earth: CEF HT-72 Hovertank (Code: DP9-247)
DP9 Earth: CEF HT-68 Hovertank (Code: DP9-240)
Skyray/Stingray:
DRM Kraytonian Arka (Code: RV0003)
Moray/Manta:
GZG Full Thrust Konstantin class ATTACK CARRIER(Code: FT-213)
Mongoose ISA Nolo'Tar Ranger Frigate
Mongoose Centauri Dargan Strike Cruiser
Mongoose Centauri Primus Battlecruiser
Mongoose Centauri Adira Royal Battleship
Mongoose Dilgar Mishakur Dreadnought
Mongoose Dilgar Mankhat Dreadnought
Forgeworld BFG Tau Custodian (Product Code SG-BFG-G-036)
Forgeworld BFG Tau Protector (Product Code SG-BFG-G-046)
Forgeworld BFG Tau Emissary (Product Code SG-BFG-G-029)
Manufacturer's Websites:
Ground Zero Games (GZG):
http://www.gtns.co.uk/store1/commerce.cgi (Look under 1/300th Dirtside Vehicles, Buildings & Figures/Dirtside Miniatures and Full Thrust Starships)
Dark Realm Miniatures (DRM):
http://www.darkrealmminiatures.co.uk
Dream Pod 9 Games (DP9):
http://www.dp9.com/ (Look in their On-Line Store under HG Tactical, HG Blitz and JC Tactical)
Mongoose Publishing:
http://www.mongoosepublishing.com/miniature/series.php?qsSeries=28
Brigade Models:
http://www.brigademodels.co.uk/Frames/SF300/SF300PacFed.html
Forgeworld Miniatures:
http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/acatalog/QUATERMASTERS_STORE_EPIC_40_000_TAU_14.html
http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/acatalog/QUATERMASTERS_STORE_BATTLEFLEET_GOTHIC_9.html
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From: netepic_at_yahoogroups.com [mailto:netepic_at_yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jaime Paramio
Sent: Monday, 25 August 2008 5:54 AM
To: netepic_at_yahoogroups.com
Subject: [NetEpic ML] Proxies for Tau Army?
I´m thinking to start a second army (now I play with orks) and I
wonder what are the best proxies for Tau.
Thanks
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