I'm only here to add some pics of the progress. I did post a question about the correct Navy Blue to use here. (https://www.scalemodeladdict.com/threads/tamiya-paint-question-xf-17-xf-8.15529/)

This is a coat of sliver enamel on top of primer for chipping.

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These are later, as I add color...

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