Thanks all for the kind words. I do really like the Mission Models paints. Their intermediate blue, especially, is very different from some other companies, who make a vibrant almost teal blue. This one is much more grey, and I think more accurate. I think I may have gone a little overboard with the chipping, partly by accident. I was surprised to find that even after a clear gloss coat for decals, my decal water and brush for MicroSol were still rubbing some paint off. And thanks again, Toshi, for the PM reply regarding the B-17.