I am almost done with the weathering and graphics, one graphic still to finish (nose "devil face") that is driving me batty, can't get the colors right and the picture is acting weird in Photoshop.

I used the 3M Guide Coat per the JetPower article from 1/2004, except I am trying to keep the weathering from becoming too obvious, just trying to make her look a bit "used" but not "abused". My A/C is modeled after the VMF-232 exec officer's bird, so it should be fairly clean. Not completely happy with it yet but the panel lines and belly stains are now obvious and really make a difference.

I will post a separate thread covering how to make the Inkjet decals (there are some real gotcha's to watch out for) after the Fresno event. In the meantime, here's some pics as she stands now.

Barry