Thanks Rick,
This is all I use...
3 "Oilbrushers" from Ammo-Mig, odourless thinner from the same brand, a couple of soft brushes and a piece of toilet paper.
The oilbrushers are ready to use....thinned down and with a brush...tubes with oil paint.
Ochre, Starship Filth and Dark Mud are the ones I use for my wood.
I use them on a very light sand / grey base.
Apply the dots (like used for weathering...there I got the idea from). Go make a cup of coffee...drink coffee, or just sit on your hands for 10 minutes
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Now get a dry brush and spread the paint over the panel the way you like. Next a brush dipped in thinner, but remove most thinner from the brush or it will become a muddy sludge. Very lightly remove paint until you get the look you like. Can be dark or light....and anything in between.
Lighter panels are most difficult....when you remove a little too much paint, you can start again.
The very light touch seems to be the key to success.
Trial and error, but since this is my first and I'm not a wizzard....it's pretty easy.
Robin