Hello Dave:
Just now catching up a bit on the forum: You really did an outstanding job on this model. I have to keep telling myself it is brushpainted! The prop is really the cats pajama's; just an outstanding job of painting to achieve the desired wood affect.
It does take a bit to get used to using Herr Bucklemeisters Accoutrements; but once used, never go back!
Outstanding all around.
Best
Mark