Thank you Bud, Justin, Nigel, Patrick, Martin, Ernie, Mark, Dave, Rick, lone modeller and Lindsay for your kind remarks.
@ Nigel: The game is a table top miniatures game which uses 5 segmented arials mounted on bases which can be moved about on a playing surface roughly 4 feet by 6 feet. There are several different rules systems of which I have only actually played two. One is called Blue Max, and the one I prefer is Aerodrome 1.1. Some folks have chosen to play with 1/144th scale planes making it easier to travel with their collections to conventions, but I prefer the 1/72 scale since it's all about the planes and the eye appeal to those walking past the game table. If it wasn't, we'd be playing with card board cutout counters.
@lone modeller: I discovered several years back that Floquil brand railroad color Brite Silver is not so brite after having been sprayed with testors dull coat. A smooth application via dry brushing to get an even sheen with the brite silver and letting it cure over night, then spraying with dull coat gives a flat alluminum color which is almost white under certain lighting. Taking my 18/0 brush and adding the pattern with the Testors Steel gave me the contrast you see. A light misting of gloss coat gave it an even look of light reflection. The pattern painting didn't take long, only a few minutes. Over all, it was easier than it looks. Thanks for asking!
John
