It's not chucking it down where you are then Steve?
Absolutely larruping down Rob
I keep everything I need in the house so the paint is already warm and the various bits of wood I use to pin parts on to are close at hand. When its all ready I go out and open the shed door, leaving the paint inside the shed. That leaves both hands free to transfer the bits to be painted on their bits of wood, using an offcut of hardboard about 18" square to protect them from the rain. Spray inside the shed, but aiming out through the open door. Leave to flash off for 10 minutes in the shed, then bring inside to dry fully. Its less than ideal, but at this time of year its the only option. I must admit that I've not any problems with the primer blooming, even in these conditions, I'm not sure I'd be going for a show winning gloss finish using this method though
I have always shied away from resin bodied kits - It came up in conversation when I was speaking with Graham on Saturday and I don't really know why I give them a miss, it has no real basis other than I feel more comfortable working with metal.
That as good a reason any Rob. On the other hand, I think its quite nice to push yourself and try different mediums, each medium has its own strengths and weaknesses and some are better at various bits than others. I don't view it as any different to working with plastic kits, just that I have to use superglue or epoxy for adding extra detailing bits. Sometimes its nice to just have a change, your brass kits won't be offended if you try something different
Seeing your efforts with this has made me think that I may have to give one a go.
I would, I think you're more than capable. I'm not going to suggest you go straight for the grill friggery and pokerery (
) that Lancer & Phill are doing, but if you get stuck there is as much help as you can shake a stick at on here.
Like Rob, I look forward to seeing you get some paint on it too
Thanks - I'm even going to try for a
lightly weathered finish...
Steve