Following a barren 2014 (due to health challenges), I’m pleased to kick-off 2015 by completing the 3rd Battalion of the 36th Jäger Regiment. Wargames Foundry 28mm figures by Alan Perry, as usual. Minor figure conversion to ammunition pouches, & brass numerals free-handed; pompon and swordknot scheme...
Test swatches of your paint colours, their shadows and highlights are an excellent way to go, Raif. I made my 'test swatches' by painting over the top of the black gesso undercoat I normally use to start my figures, to be sure I was getting a good 'match' with the final results expected.