Paint types - caution
As it was Rob M who alerted me to the abrasive plastic object, I'm sure that he is getting a running commentary from M14P!
When I painted mine, last century, Rob advocated the use of Courtald's FE102, a polyurethane epoxy two pack. I used it and although I'd not picked up a paint gun for years got very good results. FE102 has been superceded by something that, rumour has it, does not apply quite so well.
Last month I was involved in painting another fabric aeroplane, the owner did not want to use aviation paint but wanted an automotive metallic two-pack. In short I would hate to see the stuff again - it gave prety poor application results onto fabric and even in a heated hangar gave different effects on different metal components. The paint alone cost in excess of £2k! The final effect is satisfactory and the look is v pleasing but what a job!
I'd recommend the Courtald product or whatever Rob is now using, if you go automotive shy away from metallic!
G- I'll bell you later as I've just had an excellent idea
didn't we have a fun time in Ozark!
Stik