I had the same issues with this model.  Perhaps this link might give you some ideas.  Good luck!

Gary

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/2/p/149660/1598889.aspx#1598889

Thanks for the link to your BLACK VOODOO!  Wow, it was stunning. Gave me an idea of the different sheens..from flat to gloss. Plus using different sheens of the clear to vary it even more. Did you mask each panel after laying your black down, than spraying again...masking again???

Stinger 18

Thanks for the link to your BLACK VOODOO!  Wow, it was stunning. Gave me an idea of the different sheens..from flat to gloss. Plus using different sheens of the clear to vary it even more. Did you mask each panel after laying your black down, than spraying again...masking again???

Thank you Stinger.  I'm glad you can use some of the ideas!  No, the only panels masked were the nose and the camera section.  The rest was just sprayed freehand.

Gary