In this part of the tutorial we finish the model by painting it and applying the decals.

Next, as the instructions advised, we paint the outside of the aircraft. Airbrushing is the best way to do this. It will give you an amazing realistic look. I don't have an airbrush so I paint with normal acrylic paints and a brush. For something like this I find that a soft bristle brush with a flat shape gives the best painting work. With a brush like this you can apply a thin yet even coat with little or no brush strokes. That's the key, trying to get it thin, even and without brush strokes.

This works for the big areas. After I finish with this brush I move on to a smaller brush. This makes it possible to do a neat and clean job around windows and in difficult spots. Same rules, soft bristles, flat brush.

Cut out each decal individually.

Soak it in water.

Slide it off the paper and onto the aircraft.

Then dab it dry.

The chowhound decal is great.

And that's it! The Flying Fortress is complete!

I have also created an air field diorama for this model. And of course I have a tutorial for it. You can check it out right here:

In this tutorial, which includes a video. I show you some easy techniques for making a diorama. It includes easy painting and easy grass and bushes. Make an airstrip diorama for a military aircraft