Chest of Colors forum

Well, this is my first post in this forum... So please dont be severe ...
Let me explain you my problem:
I started collecting Warhammer 40k about 3 months ago, but have to admit that i collected (and painted) LotR before I "converted" to WH.
What im trying to explain you is that ive got a certain experience in painting miniatures. But I noticed quite fast, that i had to learn some new basics, because of those "materials" (like glass or chemistries), which i didnt meet when i painted LotR minis. I just want you to understand my situation... im sorry for that long introduction! so what i tried to explain you, is that im an intermediat in what concerns painting, but a beginner in warhammer 40k...
Now, I had to chose a colour-scheme (for a chaos army).
So, which one would you prefer in my place (when you know the traits of each scheme)??

1)
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Click to see full-sized image --> easier to paint (for a beginner) and looks discreeter

2)
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--> little harder to paint and take more time.. but looks kinda flashy

Thanks for reading thalong post.
looking forward to replies!

pics are a bit on the smallish side, but I lean towards marine nr 2. The edging (lines on the edges of armourplates) works well on the marines.

Anyway, it would really help us if the pics were a bit bigger, and if it helps us, it helps you

I'd also choose #2: the grim marine it the besy of the three presented imo
welcome to the forum btw

two, go for the second one. it's more interesting and will look better on tabletop.

The colour scheme for chaos usually depends very much on which chaos deity your army is dedicated too, but for me the second of the pics works the best.

I go with Demi and Mahon for exactly the same reasons...

Thanks for all those answers!
First I tried to post the pics in a higher definition, but they took too much place... So sorry bout that...
And yeah, I'll take the second one because of your unanimous answers
Thank you a lot!