wood is pretty easy once you get the hang of it\
first paint it a light tan/brown.i use Model Master enamel Italian Sand ,after that dries,coat it with Future to get it glossy
when that is dry take a wide flat brush with some Winsor&Newton Burnt Umber artists oil and brush it in the direction of the grain,,,,,,it needs to dry for several days,,,after that add another coat of future ,and when dry dull coat it