Well folks, I'm on a roll making up for lost time here.
This model sat in a box for about 18 years before I got to it this last spring. The tail section was sawed into 7 sections to achieve the "wagging tail" effect. The interior has tiny strips of colored foil for the control buttons that show up really well under direct light, white-metal strips used for the pilot's harness and a stand that was modified by using real sand and painted aquarium plants I had laying around. One of my favorite sci-fi vehicles, it was a fun build to modify.
The body was painted in blue metallics using a rattle-can and cardboard masks! I don't have a functioning airbrush, so I'm happy with the results anyway. Thanks.