I guys, I just saw this thread today and have read it all just now. I learned a lot and the timing for me is perfect. I just today finished fabrication and assembly of my scratch build jet project and will start finishing next week. I am a paint novice so I am looking to learn all I can.

I have a balsa ply fuse and balsa covered foam core wings. Here is my finishing plan.

DAP light weight spackle and glazing putty to fill and sand holes and cracks.
One coat of Zinsser Seal Coat to seal the wood surface followed by light sanding to smooth the raised grain.
Cover with .73 oz glass cloth applied with Minwax Polycrylic.
2-3 coats of Polycrylic to fill the weave and light sanding with 220.
Prime with Rustoleum rattle can grey auto spray primer sanded with 220 and 400.
Paint with one coat of Klass Kote cub yellow on top surface and deep blue on bottom.

I glassed my rudder with the poly and it was so easy. I will never use epoxy again. I have not added any other coats of poly yet.


Proposed color scheme


Current status of fuse and wings


Build thread is here: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-j...ort-jet-6.html

My question for you guys with paint experience is would I be better with a white primer, grey primer, or a silver base coat as mentioned above and why?

As you can see finishing is just starting. Any help or suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks
Gary