Wow. The knight looks GORGEOUS. Really nice work and, yeah, that red is dynamite. I love the swirly pattern- dude's comfortable with himself on the battlefield.
Are you using the 'salt method' with brushes (i.e. no AB, if that's not obvious)? I've always wondered if it's possible.
Also, I'm very glad to hear that work on the gobbo continues! Is his disappearance from your WIP a sign that he'll be competing soon??