thanks schweinhund227, yea i do use future on most my models i didnt use any on this when i first built it it was a test model i didnt have future i always used modelmaster semi clear acrylic but finally got some future and i use it for all my decals now! i just didnt on this one didnt have any at that time!!!  not for this model atleast!!!! but i do see what ur talking about!! i only got about 5 min on the front so pretty anxious for the rest of the tank! now after the grim is applied do you put a coat of any kind over the model for more layers or for different colors?