My considered thoughful reply to this excellent thread is still being formulated, but:
Gladiator. It's my wife's favourite BECAUSE it's silver. Given that she's also proofread a book on the Glad for us, (By Alex Crawford - no ads here, but it's sold v well & features said machine well) she's alowed more than one vote, I'd say!
It's also had a good few years in RAF colours, and will again, no doubt, meantime it serves as the ONLY Norwegean schemed a/c in Britain (I think?) and a reminder that it wasn't just Britain etc, in 1940... It's also a great scheme because it's different, and I just love thinking of all those reggie spotters having to check BOTH sides (you have, haven't you!)
I'm not saying don't repaint it, I'm just saying leave as is for a while - part of O/W charm is the variety and colour of the magnificent machinery - not just green grey and brown...
More soon!
Cheers