Hey guys, I’m taking a break from painting Windriders and painted some more Nighthaunt models, working on refining my paint scheme. The two models on the left were the first two models I painted, while I made some changes for the three models on the right. I used an airbrush for the fade on the robes, which helps to create a smoother blend, and changed the base rim colour from Charadon Granite to Steel Legion Drab. Which batch do you prefer and why?
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While you are at it, you could also try darker brown (Dryad Bark?) or more reddish brown (Mournfang Brown?) for base trim. I agree with the previous poster that there should be some contrast between the base and the trim but I don't think that Steel Legion Drab is the right shade of brown in this case.
I prefer the Steel Legion Drab. The contrast between the base and ground work plays well with the browns and greens in the grave weapons.