I am still worried about getting them on without tearing or messing them up. Once it is all weathered (lightly), I want to use a clear-coat, but I am terrified of doing that because I have had some bad experiences with the "orange-peel" effect.
The paints I used are as follows:
White: Rustoleum 7797 Semi-Gloss White
Blue: Rustoleum 7727 Royal Blue
Red: Rustoleum 7765 Regal Red / Rustoleum 7762 Sunrise Red
Yellow: Testors Spray Paint Dark Yellow and Racing Orange
Black: Testors Gloss Black Enamel (Brushed on)
I figure if I use a Rustoleum brand clear coat, I should be fine... except for the yellow. I have a scrap piece of pvc painted yellow that I will test the clear coat on before I commit to spraying the JP. Wish me luck on that one.
Your pack turned out nice. For the yellow areas, I used the farm equipment yellow and then lightly dusted it with an orange. That gave me the desired/correct shade.
As for the weathering, try this... do a black wash then a brown wash. thin out your paints ( I used acrylics do to the ease of use for me ) so that they are really watery. Dab the wash in the recesses, then with a second ( dry ) brush carefully "flick" the wash downwards. Just remember that less is more as you can more easily add than take away.
I didn't use decals either... I hand painted all of the symbols.
OK - So I think I am finished. Got the weathering done. It is difficult to get a good photo of the weathering, as the flash washes it out, and not using a flash looks like it is TOO dark:facepalm. I got the decals on, and I am quite happy with the final results.
I just have to work around a number of other projects going on at this time. I just picked up a LEGO Ultimate Collector's Series Millenium Falcon, and daaaaaannnnnnng. That is a LOT of pieces:facepalm