...the penny has dropped - I've more or less run out of painting time.
Tomorrow and Thursday look like the last warm days of the year. To take advantage of the last days I'm going to get the bulkhead / engine bay finished at last - I had trouble with the nasty paint reaction remember and for that (emotional / ****ed off) reason it got delayed and delayed.
Today I "popped a wheelie" with some help from some brake drums and a few blocks of wood to hold the body in a more upright position so I can spray tomorrow if it is warm enough. It will probably have to be Thursday of course but with any luck that part will be done so I can start with the (front) suspension and the engine + gearbox etc
The oncoming colder weather does mean there will be a massive delay with finishing this project. I am kicking myself for not getting it all done sooner - but as always life gets in the way.
I am (of course) investigating other options such as hiring a spray booth or getting someone else to finish off the paint for me but so far I've not found anyone locally who I trust...
(Saying no more - could get rather rude!)