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I finished a few squads using the Kabal of Last Hatred color scheme. I like how they turned out but I'm struggling with a few details. I decided to try for a "ferric mud" base by using Stirland Mud with a heavy drybrush rust color followed by a light bone color. I'm happy with the result, but the model is very dark overall. I'm looking for tips on how to brighten it up. I'm looking for anything from whole new base scheme (not preferred), to different rim colors or grass tufts. I'm thinking of light brown grass and a much lighter rim color, but I'm pretty terrible at predicting how the colors will work off one another.

Second question is on the brass pods for the guns. I'm not completely sold on it but I can't think of anything better.

Sorry for the shoddy photography

I personally think the issue with contrast may lie in the purple and even the black not being bright enough.

I think the purple is fine (could maybe do with a slightly lighter highlight), but you need to have some small, brighter details. If you brought the sky blue hair and cloth up to a lighter blue, that should help to make the kabalite stand out a bit more.

I think the easiest way however is probably just transition from a dark brown base to a sand or snow base. Sand is a lot easier and quicker to achieve, but snow bases would work really well with your colour scheme I think. Ultimately it's up to you, and how much time, money and effort you're willing to spend. But looking good so far!