I’m assuming I will then have an uninterrupted six months to finish the paint job.
Please don't try and suggest that you are in the same boat as many in the aviation industry. You have made it very clear time and time again that you have made a very good living as a consultant and the reality is that if you want to spend an uninterrupted six months painting then there is nothing stopping you. At this time of stand-downs and layoffs your limited aviation experience and pathetic self promotion are as welcome as a CASA FOI at an aero club get together.