Viewing your build conjures up my memory of seeing an article in Scale Modeler- many decades ago

-detailing the conversion of a Monogram A6M5 into a two seat trainer.
Checking the review on Internet Modeler
http://www.internetmodeler.com/2000/may ... claude.htm
the comment is made that the kit contains wheel spats should the builder wish to add them to the model.
Does the kit specify if the spats must be left off the orange version or is that up to the builder?
Also, please mention the brand of paint used.
I can't help thinking of the rail road colour Floquil Orange but I wonder if that line of paints is even available in Germany.