Forum adverts like this one are shown to any user who is not logged in. Join us by filling out a tiny 3 field form and you will get your own, free, dakka user account which gives a good range of benefits to you: No adverts like this in the forums anymore. Times and dates in your local timezone. Full tracking of what you have read so you can skip to your first unread post, easily see what has changed since you last logged in, and easily see what is new at a glance. Email notifications for threads you want to watch closely. Being a part of the oldest wargaming community on the net. If you are already a member then feel free to login now.

Hey guys so this is my first time painting in over a decade. I just got back into the hobby (haven't played since 3rd edition) and decided to honor 3rd edition by choosing Crimson Fists.
I've just finished half of my first tactical squad, and was hoping to get some feedback on the color/look of them. To offset their darkness, I decided to base them with a light grey moon surface. The sergeant is fully magnitized, as are the marines with the facemask and forehead-skull (I've already magnetized all the weapons in the kit, including each of the combi add-ons.) Back in 3rd I'd only ever played with fully painted WYSIWYG, so I don't mind the extra work.

Let me know what you guys think, and please share any/all tips or advice.
It feels great to be in the hobby again. I'll keep updating this thread as I complete more.

Looking good. Those lads need some iconography though.

Those look great, I would suggest a nuln oil (black) wash over the metals though, to make them appear less flat and in theme with the rest of the armor.