Hi Catboater,

I used model masters dull aluminium paint and then it was a combination of dabbing course steel wool and then a natural sponge. I bought the nature sponges at hobby lobby. I put a little paint on piece of paper and lightly dabbed the sponge and steel wool, just getting a little on them, and then lightly touching the plane. As soon a it gets a little warmer around here, I then plan cover the whole plane in flat clear.