After the first coat of glue dries, brush on additional coats to eliminate the telltale texture of the tissue, then paint. Squadron codes were still applied in Medium Sea Grey as was the 8 inch high serial number, originally, but this was later changed to Red to conform with the finish of Night Bombers. Hermes Birkin United Kingdom. I chose lead foil over brass as the foil is easier to bend to get the correct shape of the Sherman's distinctive front headlamp brushguards. With all the well-deserved fuss about Classic Airframes' early Messerschmitt 109s in 1/48, it's nice to see Hasegawa's Emil getting a makeover as well. Hermes Birkin United Kingdom. My advice: First, start with a kit offered by a major manufacturer, one who has an extensive line of armor kits (usually, you can count on experienced manufacturers to make kits that fit together well). Besides being less expensive, 1 find contact sheets are easier to store and use, yet large enough to show most detail, especially if you have a magnifying glass.