Estes Scout Ship Nova Build #1392, Build, Part 5, Engine Paint

I wanted this one to match the fluorescent engine in the Starship Nova. Both of these models are being built for the same client.

Here's the fluorescent orange I used on the other model.






A white coat was set down first. TIP: Always apply a white coat before using any fluorescent color.

I used a brush to reach all the way into the center area of the tube.







It took about five light coats of the acrylic orange to get full coverage. Allow each coat to dry before the next.

The fins were glued onto the body tube, the longest 3 1/2" long fin goes on top.



From the bottom you can see where I scraped of the paint to glue it on the standoff.