no problem Alpha, this is the sort of feedback i need, but don't forget this is my first attempt at anything like this. I do agree i should have painted the decals on and i have just removed them, i will practice trying to paint them on. As for the overall finish, how would you suggest i go about applying a wash to dampen down the camo? i have just wiped over the tank with a damp sponge which has removed 'high lights' as you call them. I was wondering if the mud was a on the light side? i have ordered some Dullcote to spray over the tank, would i be better applying this before attempting to weather it? i have put a little mud on the wheels, i am saving for a set of metal tracks, i will probably put some mud on them, even run it outside in some mud!!

Kev