These figures were done mainly with Contrast paints over a white gesso undercoat. These Pendraken sculpts have pretty good details, so the contrast paints do their thing well. I have found that the Contrast paint is good for blocking in the main areas (flesh; the horses' main colours; main uniform colours), then I go back over with normal acrylics to fill in details. On these, the trim on the saddle blankets, edging on uniforms, sashes and crossbelts, horse tack, anything metallic, etc.) were all filled in on top of the Contrast paint.