
and the contents...

I was a bit surprised by the clam-shell packaging. Maybe it has just been so long since I had bought some new GW merchandise, but I was expecting the styrofoam dividers. Oh well; clam-shells are certainly cleaner and probably less expensive. But I will miss the ability to make ruins from the packaging...
Here is a pic of something I didn't want to find:

That is going to take some time to clean up, and it is right on some of the engraved detail of the shoulder pad.
(NOTE: That is not a rant against GW. When I start my historical projects, I will be just as quick to point out their flaws as well.)
Here is the rail rifle on the sniper drones:

Beautifully cast, as are the antennas and the drone controller...


This will be a fun addition to my Tau force; hopefully I will get it assembled and painted before the end of the year!!
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