Ah nice, a few of the guys at work play kill team which is low on model numbers too, I might be able to get away with that.
I hear good things about kill team
You could take a look at Aeronautical Imperialis
https://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Aeronautica_Imperialis_(2019)
Best of both worlds then 
Ooh I like that blue!
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Blood Red Sky (or Skies?) it is published by Airfix and comes with a few 1/72 scale planes in the box, which you don’t really need. Based on the Battle of Britain.
I’m quite enjoying the brass/bronze effect on the weapons.
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I wanted to achieve a brass diving suit colour scheme with these chaps
If you like Killteam, another system that might be interesting is Infinity. No big armies, just small spec ops teams. Every so often they’ll bring out scenario packages with 2-3 miniatures in to bolster the main game. The rules are free to download, no having to buy the latest edition. The only downside I’ve found is that all the minis are metal so are a little bit pricier than plastic stuff.
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RAF cosford has a wargaming tabletop event on in march
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Nice work 
Can I give you a friendly tip?
Get the brown version of Nuln oil when working with red - use it in the recesses between armour panels or over the silver and gold icons and it’ll make the mini pop a bit more. Don’t worry about it getting where you don’t want it as it cleans up easy with a damp brush when still wet. It’s a quick job, takes me about 5 minutes to do a recess wash.
Reikland Earthshade I think, not 100% sure as I use Vallejo smoke to do the same.
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Agrax Earthshade.
Reikland is Fleshshade.
Awww I was so close! 
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It took me a good minute to process that;
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No I’m not having a stroke
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That’s just gibberish
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Thanks. I realised after I posted that I hadn’t done the wash. I do have it, but just forgot.
But thanks for the tips. I’m very early on in learning the painting side of things so all tips gratefully received.
When washes first came out they were nicknamed “liquid talent”.
Big fan of nuln oil for vehicles too - especially older WW2 types with plenty of rivets and surface detail.
I’ve largely moved onto oils for things like rivets. The surface tension really helps.
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Didn’t they say the same about the contrast paints when they came out?
Never used them so can’t comment
I’d love to try pre shading but I’ve only got as far as a dark (black or brown) base coat from a rattle can as I don’t have a suitable set up for airbrushing