Depends on the finish, if it's natural metal you may not want or need a clear coat. If it's a grey maritime version the TS-80 should work. I just started using the XF-86 flat clear which may be the same thing.
That would not be my pick for a first aircraft model, a simple quick buiold to learn finishing techniques would be good. In my experience aircraft finishing is less forgiving than armor, and natural metal is the least forgiving of all.