Thanks!

Yes, I like the gloss finish, because it hearkens back to the classic toy soldier look.  But I do use castings with as much detail as possible, and as you see, I try to pick out or use that detail.

I've got lots more in the stash, and I've been painting over the winter.  Though most of those figures are for my "Berlin 1910" collection, of the Kaiser's Army, with troops on parade and civilian and military spectators.  I need to photograph the latest batches and get them posted.