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I'm working on a Storm Trooper Platoon. Still fairly new at this, but looking to create something that matches my friends' model quality. The current concept is bronze carapace, desert camo fatigues, and red markings on the hellguns. Other ideas welcome.

Update: I've actually started testing and practicing the color scheme on some extra guardsmen. I think I'll just post whatever I've painted recently and one day have the whole company.

02/16:

First and for most I would say to put a good wash over it. Help bring out some of the detail.

Yeah, I seem to be really bad with washes... maybe I am not giving them enough time to dry...

The guardsman I just put in the OP is only dry brushed... no wash or anything used, yet. I see a couple areas I could touch up and stuff, but other than that, I'm wondering what steps to take next... attempt a wash of some kind?

The red came out looking a lot more pink than rusty in the photo... but maybe it does need some more brown...

Anyway... I am really enjoying this, so I think I will try to do some every day and post whenever I get something "finished". If you think of anything specific for me to try, I'd love to hear it. I've been experimenting with washes but so far it's ended badly, but maybe I'll get the hang of it soon.