First and foremost let me say I really do not like the painting process. Compared to Monokoting there are way too many steps to achieve the desired finish, risks to one's health, along with potential property damage if you don't have a paint booth.
My paint selection is based on ease of application and the ability to match Monokote which I prefer to use on the wings, stabs, and rudder. On my last paint project, Invitation G2 ARC I chose Wings West which I will be using on the Epilogue They offer Monokote matching colors in 4oz sizes that are ready to spray. I do regret not ordering white primer from Wings West. The gray primer I used on the seams, around the nose ring and canopy areas required more paint then expected to cover. Oh well live and learn.
This paint does require clear coating. The finished result of the Invitation was light, the RTF weight is 4890g, although I chose not to spend time and effort wet sanding and polishing. With it being fall leading to winter with limited flying opportunities I plan to put forth the effort on the Epilogue to sand and polish after clear coating to remove imperfections and increase the luster of the paint.
Color scheme plan
Step 1 - yellow
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