Models for Rulebook are in Production

I have been sampling painting techniques for the models that will be included in the main rule book for demonstration purposes. They are all from GHQ's Modern Micro Armour line. First up, there is the US M1A2 Main Battle Tank. I tried a lighter green color, but it just didn't look natural. The detailing on it stood out nicely, but it just wasn't quite what I wanted.

Next I used a darker base coat before inking, but the detail was lost without contrast. Plus the ink made the model too glossy and the flat military look vanished:

So, I decided on a modern desert theme. After doing some color comparisons with online photographs and Vallejo paints, I hopped on the bike (motorcycle) and scooted down to the local gaming supply store to pick up some Ogryn Flesh wash, Desert Yellow paint, and Bonewhite paint. The first is available from Games Workshop, the other two from about a thousand other places except for Games Workshop.

I started with a priming of Deneb Stone foundation (from Games Workshop), added a Desert Yellow base coat, and washed it with Ogryn Flesh. Finally, I dry brushed Bonewhite over the entire tank very lightly:

So, there you have the first steps towards creating a full color rule book!