Here is a pic of my completed Russan Frunze put out by Trumpeter:
I used a Warbirds Blue Grey for the hull and superstructure, MM Dark Gull grey for the Electronics, gunmetal for the CWIS guns, white over the radar covers, boats, etc. and MM Leather for the deck.
I built him OOB with no aftermarket parts and the decals were from the kit. They went on smooth and snuggled down very well over the detail; no solvent was necessary.
I hope this helps some.