Thanks Guys Glad you like her.
I like the battered distemper/white appearance on the fuselage (although it's not as bad in the photos 
), but it doesn't seem to have the same weathering as the wings (and is sharper). Did you miss a layer or two there?
I almost hesitate to ask, since it's WIP and the obvious answer is "he's not done yet, silly!" 
Very good eye there Krusty.
This skin is simply painted as a moment in time.. lets say before it got washed or the photo was taken.
On to your question
yes it's deliberate.
Weathering isn't consistant on the tops and sides of vehicles of any type.
On the sides the dust dirt tends not to settle as much as on the tops.
My feeling is that the wings and elevators get more dust sun and wear, as they are flat surfaces. Most of the wear is caused by always getting polished washed, solvent spills wearing the paint thin. ..
Best way I can think to explane it is its similar to cars weathering. Cars that were painted with lacquer or enamel paint or any non clearcoat non urethane finish will see the tops slightly more oxidised or get worn thin from polishing to much. especially the edges or high spots(cars from 1908 to the early 80"s that is). its a detail most don't realise or think about. I have a classic auto restoration background so I pick up on that detail were others may overlook it. perhaps I over think it a bit.
Its just my interpretation of the difference in wear on the air craft from the upper surface's compared to the sides
.. probably a mute point as far as oxidation goes on a winter skin..
from the pit were I intend most to see the skin from .. I favored a bit more weathered detail on the wings for the player.. just a bit of creative licence I suppose.
