Nearing the finish line with my first build - an Aeronaut Ramborator springer tug.
I've assembled the hull, deck and bulwarks, epoxied the hull, sanding sealer on the deck and bulwarks, and primed the whole thing with Halfords grey car primer.
I plan to paint the hull with red primer below the waterline, black above, and the deck green. Not sure yet whether to do the bulwarks black or green. The superstructure will be white, with a green roof.
If I do the bulwarks black to match the upper hull, it will probably be easier to paint the deck green first, then mask it before spraying lower hull red, then masking that and spraying the bulwarks and upper hull, before giving the whole lot a coat of Halfords satin lacquer.
Sound like a good way to proceed?
All Halfords paint, so no problems.
I might find it easier to paint the inside of the bulwarks by hand. If I do this this, I guess i have the choice of Humbrol enamel (which I already have), or some form of acrylic (maybe Tamiya?) which I don't have. Would either or both of these paints be OK over Halfords primer, and under Halfords lacquer? Or should I just paint the inside of the bulwarks the same colour as the deck?
It's not exactly a scale model, so I suppose it doesn't really matter, but I chose this kit as my first build to practice my techniques on before building something more complex.