18-02-2023, 02:59 PM
(17-02-2023, 10:21 PM)Peter Naulls Wrote: Thank you all for the advice. I rather like the idea of learning the skill of coach-painting though I'm sure the reality would be more frustrating! If and when I get to that stage Chris I will give you a call.
I did notice a couple of years ago that there was a gentleman running residential courses from his croft on Rannoch Moor - how to coach-paint your narrowboat. Hilarious given the complete absence of canals in that area; it did appeal to my love of eccentricity.
As an aside has anyone any experience of cellulose paint from Craftmaster? My current supplier has been supplying some very dubious quality stuff recently and I am forced to look elsewhere.
That sounds like Phil Speight, former proprietor (and founder) of Craftmaster. He's a nice bloke, I caught up with him at Debdale Wharf where he was signwriting a narrowboat (freehand...) and took an hour out to give me a painting lesson! John Barnard is also there and he has produced several helpful videos about narrowboat painting, which are worth a watch.