Hello Bob: Thanks for the compliments. I can answer your question and Dave's all in the same post. I will be using PPG base colors and Flex 'n Flat clear coating. I have used this with all my warbirds and the finish is always fabulous. After trying different products, I find nothing comes anywahere close to the PPG stuff. Expensive, but worth it. As for Dave's question on trip scheme, I am going to keep the suspense going a little bit. I will say, however, that it will not be the typical Spifire scheme (although they are always beautiful). I am planning on painting my details and markings. Never done that before so I expect a challenge. Anyway, it shant be long now.