I think the names absolutley detract from a great paintjob. I have to go with a 7. No names, I'd go wtih an 8, and I'm totally into fluff when I game and paint...
stickman,names on bases detracting or not how can you only give a 5?! thats very harsh! the miniatures themselves look awesome,almosts reminds me of the colonial marines from aliens...i think so many people on this site are wayyyyy too critical if they mark down fantastic work like this just for a few white letters!
It's a part of my 1750 point IG army, I'll be posting more pictures when i get them painted, probably in a month or so. This is a "love child" project so i've halted it until the school is over..well almost halted anyway.