ready to base

Once I get those last stages in, the pace picks up, I feel motivated. Details details! Gotta balance what goes on before the magic wash and what after. 

I'm using Vallejo wash (really really dark) with about the same amount of clear varnish, because remember these are plastic, the varnish is vital to sandwich all main paint layers and hold delicate plastic joints together.

I used a big artist's brush to get rid of excess wash, bit slow on a couple leaving a black runnel. Probably should have tried one of the makeup brushes I ordered.

I need them on common bases so I can select the same highlights for each element. Eg helmet crests, silver highlights on belts.