Phoenix Models April 2025 release hints

[DTcustoms]

They have. Looks like a "standard" mica finish on the real thing. The scattered reflections give it away.

This is one of the reference photos that PH used, perhaps why they didn't add the metallic effect on because it's nearly impossible to see

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

This is one of the reference photos that PH used, perhaps why they didn't add the metallic effect on because it's nearly impossible to seeView attachment 46075

This is perhaps not the correct reference photo for them to base it upon as @Phantom has indicated - as mica / metallic paints need to be ascertained from multiple angles of view - towards and against the light, you know.