A para-update

After all the helpful responses here and on the LAF, as well as the poll result (thanks, everyone!) my Para production has commenced. Obvioulsy at full steam... ahem.

I am painting a batch now, but because I wanted to clarify some painting recipes I decided to finish one completely and see if I'd be happy with the result. That's also a wonderful opportunity to show you him.

So, this is what I am striving for with the Paras. The most difficult part is the face... These old Hicks minis don't have such lovely defined faces as his current ones.

So, here he is! Have a great week everyone!

An opinion too far?

I'll admit... that pun was baaaad. But I do need your opinion on something, my dear reader.

With the release of Paul Cubbin's (Cubs on LAF and the proprietor of this cool Facebook page) painting "tutorial" for his Paras in Wargames Illustrated, I was inspired to paint some Paras. Actually I started painting one for fun a few days before spotting Cubs' posts on the LAF.

Paras are a fun army to paint... if it weren't for that Denison Smock. Cubs has a great technique involving the use of a glaze medium that I wanted to understand and use out of pure interest. Below you will see two miniatures that were painted with two more or less different techniques. The one on the left has the camouflage "blocked in" and traditionally highlighted, while the one on the right is emulating (poorly) the technique used by the very talented Mr. Cubbin. What intrigued me is the introduction of a bit of chaos and a random element, since you're never 100% how a glaze will apply or dry.

Now is where you come in... I am completely unsure with what technique to proceed. I've added a poll here and I hope you may tell me if you like the Denison Smock on the left or on the right better. You will find the poll directly under the pics.

Looking at these minis I've also realised that I need to rethink the metal parts on the rifles. Looks too light for my taste.

Which Denison Smock realisation do you prefer?