Thanks everyone for you kind words, I have to admit that being able to post pics of my work adds to the pleasure of making the models if other people enjoy seeing them. With regard to the washes Scott, I'd read articles about using different colours in different areas, so that's what I tried to do here-darker ones over the engine deck & lighter, browner ones in other areas. It slows things up as I had to wait for each wash to dry (and as you know, being oils, they can take a while!)I think it worked out well, giving a slightly different look and helping to break up what would otherwise be a boring lump of green! I'm still experimenting though, and learning all the time ;o)