This Seagull Zero is another good value for money model in the budget priced ARTF range!

I built mine about 12 months ago and they are available at around £108 ! The wood quality is good and the model is well factory pre-assembled. The kit is complete even including a fitted Zero pilot. The built up fuselage is a work of art for a budget priced kit.
My kit was silver grey which I primed and repainted dark green with orange underneath to represent the Jap Zero training squadron. A .53 2-stroke is fitted and the model weighs approx 7lbs. Its generous 62 inch span is provides a reasonable wing loading and she is a delight to fly.
Build time is about 10-15 hours.

Well worth the money!

I know you are across the pond somewhere, but, what type of primer and paint did you use? Can I use regular spray paint from wal- mart ( that's the store where all us rednecks shop, kinda like hardware/toy/clothing/hunting/fishing/diaper/pet/cigarette/grocery outlet mall, all in one!) I know it sounds too good to be true, but, I promise, they are everywhere! Anyway, painting over the covering is okay? Thanks for your expertise and you have a beautiful plane there!

Ordinary paint primer over Profilm ( Oracover) will soon peel off. I use 'Prymol' which is made by Solarfim and is an etch primer for plastic and metal surfaces. It can also be used for sealing the edge of covering.
It has the consistancy of water and you merely brush A THIN COAT onto the surface to be painted and it dries in a few minutes. It does give off strong fumes so use a well ventilated area.
Then apply a coat of model fuel proof paint. I use Flair paint. The first new paint coat will 'drag' a little and may require about 10% thinning. Don't worry if it doesn't cover everything with the first application. Allow to dry overnight and apply a second coat which should suffice.
The beauty of painting over a silver colour is that you can then scrape off areas of paint to reveal the silver underneath and produce a natural looking weathering effect!

Hey thanks for the info! It is rare to get a good answer withs some good pics too! Very nice job on the Zero!