As I was a little concerned that I didn't have quite enough 'Model Master' Medium Sea Grey to cover the entire model, I mixed some, using the Humbrol No. 64 Light Aircraft Grey, with a few spots of No. 157 Azure Blue (which is really PRU Blue), and matched this to the MM paint.
The final mix is just a midge's darker, but I decided not to mess with it by adding more grey, and sprayed it in a thin coat overall.
Happily, when compared to the Mosquito NF.XII, which was painted with the MM shade, it matches quite well, and I'm pleased with the result.
All being well, I'll get the Dark Green done this afternoon or this evening and, with a bit of luck, get the gloss clear coat done over the weekend.
Meanwhile, whilst the paint was drying on the FB.VI, I sprayed the first coat of clear matt onto the NF.XII. It's dried almost matt, and another coat will hopefully tone it down a bit, and again, I hope to get this done later today.
Given that all goes to plan, I hope to have both models finished by the extended deadline, and maybe even that troublesome PR.IX Mossie !
The pics show the 'test card' for the paints, with the 'spots' around the MM paint patch being tests of the mixed MSG, and a couple of shots of the model in its new coat.
Back soon .............