First Acrylic Painted Unit

It may be surprising, but I have never painted a complete infantry unit in acrylics.  I have always used Humbrol or Testors enamels, but this time I thought I'd give Vellejo acrylics a go for a 28mm unit of French in the French and Indian War.

The 28mm miniatures are AW Miniatures.

I purchased the Painting War book on the French and Indian War and attempted to use the recommended paints and technique.  I failed completely trying the technique (base and two highlights) and using the recommended paints.  I stuck with the acrylics, but instead chose some of the recommended paints.  I seem to like the look of a base coat with a wash.

My process:

• Black primer.  I may switch to a grey primer.  I typically use a grey primer.
• Base coats.
• Selective wash in areas.  I use Strong Tone by The Army Painter.
• Highlight in selective areas, which can be a base color or other.
• Basing.

First try at this, so I guess I can only get better.