Hoo Boy!
I’m working my way deeper into the mound of miniatures, and now I’m close to finishing Tactical squad number one (of three)

Ready for action!
It seems that Citadel Paints Mephiston Red really does the trick for tackling black primer; at least it’s working for me. Now what do I do about yellow when I get to the assault marines? (for their helmets!)
I’m certainly no Golden Demon award winner, but like I said, i can at least do a decent tabletop standard. Here’s the rest of the lads:

We’ll fight so much better once we’re properly based!
I stumbled across some Nuln Oil gloss wash, and thought I’d give it a try. Results are…meh.

You say shiny, I say oiled and ready for action! Wait a second…
NEXT time will be the battle report of the Crimson Fist marines vs the Iron hands!
Maybe.
It’s a lot of writing, and I’m somewhat lazy…