After using a lot of PVA glue to smooth the surface, I used different green tones to make "Pacific Water Tones." Above them, I used clear blue, and I did several clear gloss varnish coats.
US Navy (1794-now) Patrol Sqn. 44 (VP-44)44-P-4 | 04982"Pelicans"(Ensign Jack Reid) Juni 1942 World War 2 Battle of Midway - Midway, HI Blue grey, Light Gull grey