well, there is a seriously lack of detail on the mini. Both shading and highlights are missing. I think you should practice a great dela more befor posting more pictures.
been awhile since i even looked here, but to answer some points:
1. this was one of my first 20 or so paints, and many of them were basic plastic marines you get in the starter paint set
2. the white is *grin* just the primer, i actually wanted the gritty look, it looks nice when viewed at tabletop rather than the ultra-closeup i gave you
3. Brown. At least I'm original and unafraid :)
4. The Sword in fist. Emperor's Champs are supposed to wield a power sword/fist, I improvised to allow him to use it like an EC. The bolt-axe just struck me as swift-looking.
5. Washes and inks. Well, did that before and I stink at it, but I might have a friend do it up better....
6. I'll be posting my Terminators (or at least two of them) soon....
-R