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[stuart bowes]

the first application of actual body-coloured paint has occurred - we are going with BRG

 

just rattle tins in the arches and on the sill for now

 

 

 

pics as painting in process - I ended up using 3 tins to get a good even 4 coats for this side.

 

just over 2 tins for about 3 coats did seem like it was enough, but I didn't want to skimp on it so I finished off the 3rd tin for good measure

 

using these paints. I don't know about 'recommend' as such as I'm no expert but the spray pattern was wide and even, and the nozzles didn't block so they worked well

 

 

a note on the surface finish for anyone who was curious after I painted the gravitex on by brush:

 

 

 

the brush strokes are fairly obviously visible, I would have preferred a sort of 'stippled' or grainular kind of finish but I'm content with it as it is (protection from the elements being the main concern in these areas)

 

others might prefer to focus a little more on the direction and evenness of brush stroke for the gravitex, if that sort of thing concerns you

Edited by stuart bowes, 07 September 2024 - 08:06 PM.

[timmy850]

The Sprite type manifold is normally a 20 degree angle, and they have matching 20 degree fuel bowl angle adapters. Minis normally use 30 degree manifolds and fuel bowls for a bit more clearance

[stuart bowes]

Ah that's useful to know thanks, will look further into that much appreciated

[Sunnymini]

read from start over last 2 days at work ahahahhaha, making good progress! its looking good.

[stuart bowes]

cheers :) were the pictures loading ok?  I've noticed imgbb can be a bit hit and miss, starting to think of using a different server 

[Sunnymini]

yeah didn't have any issues, all ok.