I am building the Revell F15E Strike Eagle in 1/48th scale and the overall base color is "Gunship Grey FS36118. I used the Mission Models MMP-084, and being one new to this paint line, it sprayed nicely.
When I applied a glosscote over the "Gunship Grey", it darkened it up substantially. Now I know that applying a glosscote does this, but I was never too concerned about it. I watched many YouTube videos from other modelers and I see that any glosscote darkens the base coat, but this "Gunship Grey" is dark compared to the actual flat finish.
I used Tamiya X22 Clear as my glosscote on my F15. I have also used Krylon Cyrstal Clear Gloss (spray can) in the past as a substitute as well as Pledge Floor Care (which I like).
The question is how light will the "Gunship Grey" be when I apply a flatcote (Tamiya XF86 Flat Clear) to the model when I am done? Will it lighten up to the point it looks like the actual color of an F15?
Thanks guys!