Forge World’s newest Mecha construct theTau XV109 Y’vahra is poised to make a splash on the 40k scene with it’s innovative weapons and defense systems.
Forge World just started shipping out the XV109, last week so let’s take a closer look.
Like its sister suit the R’varna, the XV109 is basically a FW resin upgrade for the existing Riptide kit, and goes for about $115 USD.
I’ll admit I was a little disappointed that for $115 I didn’t get all the sprues to the Riptide kit with the Y’vahra, however that’s really just personal preference.
The model itself from the detailing of the components. to their fit onto the plastic sprues is excellent.
There’s a ton of recesses, vents, and smaller details covering this model that were both very well digitally sculpted and molded by Forge World.
Don’t forget the Riptide itself can be posed a number of ways, by cutting the retaining nobs on it’s knees and ankle joints.
I also really like the inclusion a definable head on this model, and not the recessed sunken head we saw on the R’varna. That one really reminded me of Cherno Alpha from Pacific Rim.
For more on the Y’vahra, checkout my tactics article and enjoy the video unboxing below! -MBG
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