Then I assembled it.
![Assembled model Assembled model](workbench/pics/ww2air/2008/873222a.jpg)
After filling and sanding some small gaps between components, I washed the mini in soap and water.
![Ready for primer Ready for primer](workbench/pics/ww2air/2008/873222b.jpg)
I then applied multiple coats of primer (wet-sanding between coats), and applied a couple of coats of silver paint (aerosol).
![Painted silver Painted silver](workbench/pics/ww2air/2008/873222c.jpg)
I hand-painted the vertical stabilizer, windscreen, headrest, wheels, and exhaust stacks.
![Details painted Details painted](workbench/pics/ww2air/2008/873222d.jpg)