RE: Paint for Pattern Planes
David,
I'm not certain, but I'd bet that is a base coat/clear coat acryllic lacquer finish that has been superbly prepared/painted. The whole key to that type of painting is prep work...... as in 2 days just getting ready to shoot primer.... to get a glass look like that simply takes a lot of time and effort... and as you see.. it's worth it.
Dan
Carolina Custom Aircraft