Thanks again for the feedback everyone! I have another question if you don't mind lol.
I'll be painting only things like the stripes on the chest, arms, wings, nosecone, etc since the unpainted white is perfect for what I'm doing. I also WILL be applying some of the decals that came with the set, like the outline of the cockpit and other random details. With that said, do you guys think I should do a clear coat over only what I'm painting, or just do a clear coat over the entire thing (painted parts, decals, and unpainted white plastic)?
Also what kind of clear coat do you recommend over both paint and decals, specifically lacquer paint. So much info haha it's so easy to get a little scatterbrained!