Yeh I agree shwenk, it is very difficult to make something look old and worn. Younglion I assume you used FilterForge or similar for this??
Before I found FF for Photoshop I did a tutorial that was quite effective. It involved getting a piece of paper, making a few coffee mud/stains on it, throwing a few hairs on it etc and then scanning it. Import to PS and play with the shading etc on it then used that instead of the standard stuff. It actually came out well despite my reservations.
The reason I commented on its 'brightness' is yes, I am that old. I do have photos of my family pushbikes etc and they look kinda dullish if you know what I mean. This IS hard to reproduce, as shwenk pointed out.
The model itself is outstanding and no one can take that away from you mate, it is gorgeous.
Have a look at this image I assume is real, you will see what I mean about it being 'dull' so to speak.
https://www.oldcars.de/images/concept...rd_LaTosca.jpg
cheers bullet
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"A Darkness at Sethanon", a book I aspire to model some of the charcters and scenes