Centuri Draconian Marauder #5336 Build, Part 16, Metallic Paint

The middle layer was glued onto the raised supports from the larger wing base.

This second layer had to get color but I didn't want any more paint than what was necessary. The lower wing was masked off.

The middle wing got the first light coat of metallic brown.
After some light sanding the surfaces got some light sanding.
TIP: One way to smoother, shinier finishes is light sanding between coats, especially over any rough areas.
Below the brush you can see some light, sanded spots. Those were small glue drops that were sanded down.
Before the second coat was sprayed, all the exposed surfaces were brushed off.

This is the third, upper fin layer pieces.
I took this picture outside to show how the sun reflects on this metallic paint. It really looks it's best outdoors under bright sunlight.

The engine mount assembly will be sprayed off the model and glued in afterwards.
There is just no way to get the spray paint into the tight areas between the rings. If it were glued in the body tube, too much paint would be needed to get coverage in the inside rings.
The back end of the model might end up with too much paint, and weight.

Sometimes, spraying assemblies separately gives you more control over where the paint ends up.