T'au Empire: XV104 Riptide Battlesuit - Warhammer 40,000

T'au Empire: XV104 Riptide Battlesuit - Warhammer 40,000

PARAMETERS:

• Product type: multipart plastic battlesuit miniature kit
• Game system: Warhammer 40,000
• Faction: T'au Empire
• Unit: XV104 Riptide Battlesuit
• Manufacturer: Games Workshop
• Product code: 56-13
• Manufacturer code: 99120113077
• EAN: 5011921169986
• Number of battlesuits: 1
• Additional models: 2 Shielded Missile Drones
• Number of components: 108 plastic components
• Transfer sheet: T'au Empire Transfer Sheet included
• Main base included: 1 Citadel 120mm x 92mm Oval Base
• Material: plastic
• Assembly and painting: required

T'au Empire: XV104 Riptide Battlesuit is a towering heavy battlesuit with powerful weapon systems, extensive posing possibilities and two accompanying Shielded Missile Drones.

Product description
Add one of the most imposing battlesuits of the T'au Empire to your Warhammer 40,000 collection. The XV104 Riptide towers above Fire Warriors, vehicles and smaller battlesuits, combining immense firepower with the sleek armour and advanced engineering characteristic of the Earth Caste.

Despite its enormous size, the miniature offers extensive posing possibilities. Ball and socket joints allow the arms and legs to be positioned in different ways, making it possible to create a tall firing stance, an advancing pose or a lower kneeling position.

The result is a highly customisable centrepiece suitable for both gaming and display.

Powerful weapon systems
The kit contains a wide selection of advanced T'au weapon components, including the distinctive heavy burst cannon, smart missile systems, a fusion blaster and the large Riptide shield generator.

These weapons and support systems give the finished miniature the appearance of a heavily armed mobile weapons platform capable of engaging a wide range of battlefield threats.

The available components use shared mounting points, so the final configuration should be selected before assembly.

Two Shielded Missile Drones
The XV104 Riptide is accompanied by two Shielded Missile Drones, combining defensive technology with compact missile systems.

Their circular armour, shield equipment and suspended weapon components visually complement the larger battlesuit and reinforce the advanced technological character of the complete unit.

The drones can be positioned around the Riptide to create a coordinated formation or displayed separately as automated support systems.

Extensive posing possibilities
The articulated design allows the Riptide's limbs, torso and weapon mounts to be arranged in a variety of positions.

The model can stand upright to emphasise its immense size, lean forward as though advancing towards an enemy position or kneel to create the appearance of a stabilised firing platform.

Three alternative head designs provide additional visual variety and allow the finished battlesuit to be personalised to match the character of your T'au force.

Imposing battlesuit design
The XV104 Riptide combines broad armour panels, articulated mechanical joints, powerful thrusters, vents, sensor systems and exposed technological details.

Its large surfaces provide excellent opportunities for clean Sept colour schemes, camouflage patterns, transfers, edge highlights and carefully controlled battle damage.

Smaller areas such as lenses, weapon coils, exhausts and reactor details can be used to introduce glowing energy effects and contrasting colours.

The included T'au Empire transfer sheet can be used to add faction symbols, warning markings and unit identification details.

A centrepiece painting project
The scale and variety of textures make the Riptide an impressive project for painters of different experience levels.

The broad armour sections are well suited to smooth colour transitions and panel lining, while the mechanical joints and weapons provide space for metallic finishes, heat staining and weathering.

The large oval base also offers room for scenic terrain such as rocks, ruined structures, battlefield debris or alien vegetation.

Background
The XV104 Riptide represents a major development in T'au battlesuit technology. Far larger than the widely used XV8 Crisis Battlesuit, it combines immense armour and heavy weapons with mobility that would be difficult to achieve using conventional walkers.

Its advanced systems allow the Riptide to move with surprising agility despite its size, supporting T'au forces with concentrated firepower while repositioning to engage new targets.

Riptide pilots are experienced members of the Fire Caste entrusted with one of the most sophisticated battlesuits created by the Earth Caste.

On the battlefield, the XV104 embodies the T'au Empire's preference for advanced technology, mobility and precisely coordinated ranged attacks.

Why add it to your collection?

• Imposing T'au centrepiece - add a towering heavy battlesuit to your army or display collection.
• Extensive posing possibilities - assemble the model standing, advancing or kneeling.
• Advanced weapon systems - includes powerful T'au weapons and a large shield generator.
• Drone support included - build two accompanying Shielded Missile Drones.
• Rewarding painting project - ideal for Sept colours, transfers, energy effects and weathering.

Official Games Workshop product
An original Games Workshop multipart plastic battlesuit kit created for T'au Empire armies in Warhammer 40,000.

Add an XV104 Riptide Battlesuit to your collection and dominate the battlefield with immense firepower, advanced armour and the technological strength of the T'au Empire.