Here is a link to the Red VF3 I did last summer

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5919221

total removal of the first coat of primer and the resulting finish. It's a lot of elbow grease and sweet, and maybe not for everybody....

I did spray a second coat of primer on the red dragon and I am leaning toward the same on this plane. the second coat of primer just helps build the base better if sanded properly.