From RafaelA: US Army in Vietnam (75 Points)

...and from sunny Spain...

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Few hours before the deadline I'm submitting my first miniatures painted ever with my first entry, this Challenge was a huge push to at last start to paint.

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I absolutely LOVE getting these entries: First time in the Challenge with his first ever painted miniatures. So, so awesome. 

First, welcome to the Challenge Rafael! It's wonderful to have you along with us this year.

Great work on these troopers! You have a good grasp of the fundamentals, Rafael.  You've done a great job of blocking-in all the important colours and I really like your African American flesh tones. One thing I would perhaps suggest for your next step would be to pick up some wash shade, something like Games Workshop's 'Agrax Earthshade' or Army Painter's 'Strong Tone' wash. If you coat your figures with either of these products you will add some more depth to your figures. Then, if you wish, you can highlight the raised areas in the first colour you chose in order to pop up the contrast. It takes a bit of trial and error but the technique comes pretty quickly. 

I look forward to seeing your upcoming work over the next few months.

Again, welcome to the Challenge!

Curt