Thanks fellas - always a real pleasure to get positive feedback, makes it all worthwhile !
Okieboy - I used humbrol enamel paints almost exclusively , sand yellow base, and green and red brown added in that order. Then I used very diluted oil paint and light pastels to get the rainmarks - then just a dusting of Buff colour along the hull sides.
J Hulk - The quality of vinyl tracks in this kit is astounding, I debated wether to gp for the aftermarket tracks, but after painting them up I changed my mind !
Trevor - Unfortunatley I have the nasty habit of never actually finishing a model, so I might add this to a diorama, or add some additional crew in the not to distant future, still undecided.
John