Alclad gloss black base coat question

Hello all,  I decided not to trash this one and go with it.  Here it is minus decals and the front canopy glass and top turret.  I have the props to do also and this bird is done.  Not the best workmanship concerning the paint, but that was my fault not the Alclad.  Love the finish.  You have to have the black for it to shine like the above modeler said. 

and without the engine protection (masking tape for painting)

Thanks, almost finished.  All it needs is the nose canopy and this donkey is finished.  I put a donkey decal on the front well, because this was a stubborn project.  In retrospect I should have painted the rudders the same as the elevators since they are fabric covered as well, but I got in a hurry for the decals and put them on before I knew it.  Not going to win any contest with this one, but I learned a heck of a lot.  Look for my next project.