Ok, let's try again...
I tried to add variation to the panels, and also go for a heavily shellacked look - hence the deep yellow/orange finish - whilst trying to let some of the grain peek through...
Old (pre disaster):
New:
There is aspects of both that I like, and that I don't like... oh well, the experiment will continue on my next kit but for now, I think I will leave it be to avoid any further disasters!!!
BC