Hi RDonny,
Thanks very much,
With the brown/black I have just recently changed my painting technique to try and get more done.
1st I undercoat the Russians in black then I block in all the base colours making sure no black shows through except shako, ammo box, back pack and shoes. Then I use the Army Painter dark tone (that's the dark brown you see) then I pick out the trousers, belts, flesh and fine detail as well as highlight the shakos with 2 greys.
I'm enjoying doing it RD and the finish is more like the 3 shade method than my original method.
I'm really happy with the finish and well spotted.
If I wasn't working so much I would have a lot more done, but then again it helps be buy my wee men too.
Best
Paul