P40-B Decals and clear coat questions

[Bobmic]

I am hoping to complete the P40 this week but have a couple of questions.
I painted the covering with Krylon Satin finish to get rid of the shininess but now everything sticks to it like a magnet - it gets dirty very easy as it doesn't have a smooth finish because of the clear coat.
Is there anything I can do about the roughens and keep the Satin Finish? Do I need to buff it somehow or add a coat of crystal clear coat while keeping the matte look?

Second question - attached is a picture of part of the decal sheet that I have no clue where it belongs (...not talking about the Japanese flags)

Thank you
Bobby

[Gregor77]

Nice job looks great!

[Gregor77]

Let me check where the Jap flags go.. generally under the left side cockpit area.  But for the planes in China area, I am not sure?

[Gregor77]

Funny, I spent all lunch looking.. I can't see any...

[Gregor77]

Well, with Monthend happening.. Not sure that I will have time get going on the P40.  I would like to do a combined flight.. Would be great for a video or photoshot.

[Bobmic]

Well.... looks like you have lots of time available cause you are flying almost everyday

[Gregor77]

That was before Monthend!  ;o)

[Gregor77]

I got a good chunk of mine done. Just need to get the retracts and two hitech servos as I like metal ones for the rudder and elevator.

[Bobmic]

Why do you need metal gear?
This is not a supper high G plane, I am using HS-485HB Karbonite gears which seems to be quite good.
Which servos are you planning to use?

[Gregor77]

Ok I went with your suggestions. Installed servos last night. Had to order retracts and scale pilot. Maybe should be ready in a few weeks as I am waiting for parts.

[Bobmic]

Hope you didn't order the H-9 pilot, like the one I used (it's not the nicest - the one you had seemed nicer).
When do you plan to have it ready?

[Gregor77]

Maybe in two weeks. Most is done. Switching to the p51 as the parts arrived from hk.