I thinks it's incredibly difficult to generate a realistic looking finish on such a wide area of one colour but you've done a beautiful job there and achieved a very realistic look. They certainly make an interesting pair together it's a shame they aren't the same scale.
I don't believe it!! I assumed the Type VII was the 1/72nd one! Now I think it is even more amazing at half the size. Fantastic job on the weathering at 1/144th