Here is some feedback on this "inherited project".

I have painted, sanded and buffed all of the small pieces, to see how well it sprays, what time-windows work, and if it is still as hard to finish sand and buff as it was then. I was surprised to find that I didn't have the old problems that made me dump it in the '80s.

There are still many questions I won't get answered, (since I will return to my old dependable R-M), but I am about ready to shoot the main body and graphics, and am no longer worried about it.

The mention of Sherwin Williams.... which is R-M's second line paint.... makes me want to offer this:

I have used it on occasion, but it dies back and fades much quicker than the upscale R-M products. It may not be an issue for some....but I live in the "sunshine capital", and it is hard on paint, so I no longer use it.