Gamera: I think I missed a reply to you...thanks for your comments, glad you like the wood deck.
RBaer: Thanks, a lot of time went into the painting...it certainly does pay off!
spiralcity: Thanks...the deck seems to be an eye-catcher, glad you like it!
mrmike: "All those layers"...yep, LOTS of them! I think a build up of very thin washes makes a nice effect, thanks for noticing.
redleg12: Thanks Mike. I gotta' thank you for your earlier build of this kit, your pic's were a valuable resource.