RE: 53" katana needs paint
Ultracote (whick is what I used) is another brand name for Oracover. In fact, the purple on my SSE is metallic purple as well. If you check [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3677384]this thread[/link] that I've been reporting my progress on, the DuBro landing gear is covered with that same stuff.