One last update before I move on to the rest of the environment. I've added a slight dirt pass over the model, thanks to a suggestion in another forum. This is the end result.
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I've realized way after the fact that this should have been moved to WIP after I started changing things. My apologies!

I did some more tweaking to the rust area and wood shading. Here is a new render, along with wireframe and UV layout.

http://slbotanical.com/images/cart-render-v3.jpg...

http://slbotanical.com/images/cart-render-v2.jpg

I've reworked the rust this time. I ended up working from a black base with blueish highlights rather than green. The green patina I'm mostly...

Yeah, I see where you both are coming from. It's 2:30 am for me, so I'll take another stab at the rust tomorrow morning and post some updates! Thanks both of you!

Hey there, Dave! Thanks for tips! With the rust, just too much or vivid?

I made this cart as part of a collection of themed props to use in Second Life. The platform is limited to diffuse textures only, so all shading/highlighting must be baked onto the color texture. The...