The final detail parts on the boiler shell went on, and in preparation for painting I test fitted the shell on the chassis. So far so good - it looks more like an Ms-4!
With good days for spray painting becoming less numerous, I'm trying to capitalize on a few days off - gave it a nice vinegar bath today, and now the boiler and tender shells have a coat of primer. No more bare brass! I did sort of hate to cover it over, but this is going to be a runner, not a shelf piece. I still have details/paint to add to the chassis, but that paint will be done by brush which I can do indoors, so I'll be happy to get the shells wrapped up soon.
