Hi All,
Well I have now managed to add a wash of Burnt Umber Oil Paint to the upper surfaces and upper hull parts.
This was added in a couple of coats, using Oil Paint, and Turpentine.
The wash flows into the recesses, if you add too much, a damp turpentined brush lifts outs the excess so you can start again.
I will let this to dry overnight, and then in my next attendance at the 'bench' I will add some 'spots' of Oil Colour to represent, stains, rust, wear..
Some pictures of after the initial Oil Wash follow.
Cheers,
Bigkev