Check out the latest in 40k air and ground superiority as we unbox and build the Tau Tiger Shark AX-1 and showcase its rules!
Let’s take a look at the T’au Tiger Shark from Forge World as we build, review, and see just how this super flyer can decimate a Knight Titan
T’au Tiger Shark AX-1-0 £165
Designed to cut through the air like a knife while deploying the kind of apocalyptic weaponry that no craft of its sleekness and efficiency really has any business wielding, the T’au Tiger Shark AX-1-0 is a complete multi-part resin kit. It features several modelling options – there is a choice of either long-barrelled cyclic ion blasters or burst cannon for the wing-tip drones, and the undercarriage can be modelled open or closed. Struts and landing gear are supplied for the open undercarriage option, and there are recessed areas sculpted into the underside of the miniature – should you wish to use magnets in order to switch between the open or closed undercarriage at your leisure, the space is there.
Besides those options, the kit is covered in details; whilst obviously dominated by the 2 enormous heavy rail cannon (perfect for puncturing Titans), there are also 6 seeker missiles, upper and lower exhaust systems for each of the 2 engines, 2 electronic countermeasure pods and 2 chaff launchers.
This kit comes as 67 resin components. Rules are available in Imperial Armour – Index: Xenos.
Tau’s Knight & Titan Killer: Tiger Shark Unbox & Build
We start with the standard white Forge World box and dive right in. This not so mini miniature was packaged well. All of the larger pieces were wrapped in bubble wrap and all the small bits were secured in the standard FW bags.
The instructions show that this ship doesn’t have as many assemblies as a lot of models of the same size. Check out the page by page instructions on what you can expect hobby-wise if you purchase this beast.
As we can see here Forge World is stepping their game up when it comes to quality. We see no slippage of the mold as we have seen on other products in the past. The details on the Tiger Shark are crisp, and everything went together flush except for the burst cannon barrels.
Rob goes over a few tips on assembly and magnetization of the Tiger Shark along with any problem areas to look out for when putting this large ship together.
Rob gives his expert opinion on exactly what this staining on the surface is in his video and whether or not you should be worried about spots like this when you see them.
Last but not least we get a look at how large the T’au Tiger Shark really is on the tabletop and some indepth tech on how to kill Kinghts with this awesome machine.
Make sure you check out our unboxing, build, and review video of the Forge World T’au Tiger Shark Below!
About the Author: Tim Roberts
