I seem to have lost a few pics showing the very next stage, which was to paint the uniforms in a mid-coat of Codex Grey, which is an almost perfect neutral mid-grey colour. This colour
was applied only to the areas that would later be painted white, and a very thin gap was left between areas of the coat to represent shadow. this takes some practice -- but with this many
figures in a unit, you'll get plenty of practice!

I then started applying white to the cross-belts, with the broad cartridge box belt being done first, as you can see. Again, I'm diluting all these colours before applying. I use an artist's
watercolour palette to mix on, but even an old plate would do.