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This model has been on my workbench for about 6 months or so. I kept picking it up, doing a little bit, and then putting it back for weeks at a time. This was an experiment in doing winter whitewash with oil paints, rather than my usual oil pastels and I can't say I really like the end effect much.

More pics and info below:
http://empireofghosts.blogspot.com/2016/06/warlord-156-panther-with-aa-armor.html

Well, I'm not much of a button counter, so I can't comment on the realism, but here's what I think would improve things...

First. The oil white wash looks fantastic in my opinion.
Great weathering on the gun barrel.
Decals (painted?) Regardless... great job.

What I think looks weird are those armor plates(?) on the turret / intakes. I know it's not, but it looks too monolithic in the photo. What about some metal scratches (silver)? Or other effects. Finally, the wheels and cogs meed a little more weathering IMO. This is far better than what I could do. This is just an outsider aesthetic opinion...

excellent job, thats some serious skills