In answer to a PM from Peter (Wannabe) painting of small items is best done with an air brush. I use a Paasche airbrush set model H with a No.5 tip. Air pressure is around 30 psi.

I've also used a small touch-up gun with equal success, however, they take at least half an hour to clean, what a pain in the bum. The air brush takes less than 10 minutes with only the nozzle and bottle to clean.

Peter, you mentioned you were going to use Taubman's Pesto green, on advice from Penpal Pete. I will be very interested to see just how close this colour dries compared to Hercus Crowhurst Green.

Ken