It was time to do the footwear and inner (or reverse side) shields. After studying art, I was disappointed to learn that really, nothing fancy seems required. I suspect that rich civilizations like these featured fancy boots, but artwork says "brown."
I chose simple Vallejo saddle brown, and realized this approach should have covered the entire legs and arms. Later I could have picked out detail with Elf Skin or the like.
So if you are thinking of doing the same project, I suggest just choose a brown base - I think anything from burnt sienna to mid brown - for any exposed flesh/Hair area plus any wood, leather or bronze near it, then use highlights to show what the actual material is. If I had discovered a spray paint that didn't react to the plastic, that would have been ideal!
Speaking of footwear, I get the impression that Caesar's sculptor wanted to depict those clunky, strap-over greaves. I'll need to do a bit more research.
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