Thank you. I used Alclad II Airframe aluminum. That was one of the most challenging aspects of this build. Getting a really good gloss black base coat before applying the Alclad and then applying the Alclad carefully, in light multiple passes.
Yeah, that was a little time consuming. I did a wet sand over the entire hull and engines, then a light coat of gray primer followed by black base coat.
That looks really good, and nice work on the weathering and paint! I hear you on the black gloss coat... it's pretty much the reason I have not started this kit yet I have had so many black gloss paint jobs go south, but yours turned out great!