Tom, Yea. Painting the inside is the way to go. It turns out looking really glossy and deep on the outside. I wouldn't recommend using just any paint though. Lexan paint is formulated for the job and other types of paint may end up flaking off. You can get Lexan paint at most hobby shops and it's only a couple of bucks for about a two oz. bottle. You can get it in diffent colors to so you can paint it in silver, transparent blue, whatever you want......... Please post a picture of your plane when you get it finished.......[8D]