And while we are discussing the acw...

[cbr3d.com]

I always consider it a general rule of thumb that the smaller the scale the lighter the shade has to be.   

[getagrip]

I always consider it a general rule of thumb that the smaller the scale the lighter the shade has to be.   

Yep, little minis need to be brighter. 

[Hertsblue]

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[Westmarcher]

 

I always consider it a general rule of thumb that the smaller the scale the lighter the shade has to be.   

I understand a lot of gamers, etc. agree but I don't understand why. In my mind, the colour is the colour. When looking at his troops away in the distance by telescope, does a general say, "Take a note, Carruthers. After this battle, get the troops to lighten the colour of their coats. When they are so far away and look like little soldiers, I think ..."



Needless to say, I prefer the pics without the flash, Peter. 

[Techno]

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Mine was green, with yellow 'go faster' stripes. 
Cheers - Phil

[Ithoriel]

I understand a lot of gamers, etc. agree but I don't understand why. In my mind, the colour is the colour. When looking at his troops away in the distance by telescope, does a general say, "Take a note, Carruthers. After this battle, get the troops to lighten the colour of their coats. When they are so far away and look like little soldiers, I think ..."

Real soldiers aren't 10mm tall. As Father Ted said,"small .... far away!"

[getagrip]

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NO!  Not like that one!

Sadly though, that kind killed more than a few.