maybe you don't understand the difference between freehand and recolor. Freehand meaning that it does not look like the original unit or follow its lines. Recolor, using similar lines/ect and look somewhat the same.
I won't call it a recolor but it's not really freehand either.
This IS a free-hand, I did free-hand all of the recoloring on the armor, and shadowed accordingly, please don't call it just a "recolor" i did not use a recolor tool.
This is my first skin, any constructive criticism is welcomed folks. I used Jasc Paint Shop Pro 9.0. Any comments about my technique (NOT THE CONCEPT) are appreciated. This skin does indeed only look good in Neutral Hostile color, I made it for my map, so I didn't bother tuning it to other peoples ideas.