thanks guys...i did use diffrent washes and filters of diffrent shades of grey. the rest is tamiya weatherimaster sets, they work great.
tony you did point me in the rite direction as to what a tank should look like. i got some really cool books about the panzer III with some great walk arounds and color photos to help.

when i get the extra money i wont to do a DAK panzer and tiger.

thanks...mike