This gives me a chance to show some "before" and "after" photos which I reckon are quite interesting..
I used the same dark grey which I picked for the wheels of the Humvee's in this force, on the basis that painting "black" tyres creates a visual effect that is a lot less forgiving should you be unable to paint perfect circles (like, erm, everyone), or where the models castings are a bit indistinct. By painting them in grey any wobbly-hand syndrome mistakes seem to disappear as if by magic at the next stage.... which is:
..the now traditional Army Painter Quickshade Dark Tone wash. Quite a difference eh? But still not really table-top ready.
How about doing some detailing, then drybrushing with GW Bleached Bone and adding some sand for basing next ?
OK, this is a slightly different model, but after a coat of Testors Dullcote varnish I think this is not at all shabby for a 4-stage process.
Here are some infantry (from Magister Militum) done the same way.
And here they are together..
Right, time to get back to the painting table... !
