Best way to prepare a tank for painting?

[tomhugill]

1- put tank(or part thereof) on paint table outside

2 - Spray with actual self etching red oxide primer.

3- Admire the progress and inhale the aroma

Wheres the like button?!

[43rdRecceReg]

Anyway, for those interested in using a vinegar solution for metal preparation (and especially PE, I've learned..) here are a couple of interesting links:
http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/tools_techn ... 64970.aspx
and:
http://forum.model-space.co.uk/default. ... sts&t=7761
As for just sticking the bits to be daubed outside on a table, awaiting the trusty old red oxide, and with a long cold beer waiting (or latest Vape unit).... preparation might also include filling joint gaps; sanding; sealing edges of zimmerit; masking parts off that don't need daubing; and marking out areas for camo etc. I should add to that not using:- the new hardwood garden table; the partner's apron; your best trousers and shoes; the new kitchen T-towels etc....

[PainlessWolf]

Good morning,
Since I seem to live in 'The Valley of the Winds' ( Thank you, Naussica ) I have some cardboard flats that I spray parts on in the tank room. On the rare, calm day, I am outside on the rear deck with Tamiyas excellent Grey Primer followed by several light coats of the desired color, ( allow 15 minutes between flash coats ;o) If a part shows up, especially oily to the point where I notice it, I'll use Windex and a microfiber to dry it out before primering.
regards,
Painless

[43rdRecceReg]

Good morning,
Since I seem to live in 'The Valley of the Winds' ( Thank you, Naussica ) I have some cardboard flats that I spray parts on in the tank room. On the rare, calm day, I am outside on the rear deck with Tamiyas excellent Grey Primer followed by several light coats of the desired color, ( allow 15 minutes between flash coats ;o) If a part shows up, especially oily to the point where I notice it, I'll use Windex and a microfiber to dry it out before primering.
regards,
Painless

Many thanks, for your take on preparation, Painless. Or should I perhaps style you as: 'TOTM winner, Painless' ! I'm sure there'll be many newbies who'll benefit from it, as well as from the techniques described here by other dab hands.
Like you, wind is also a problem around here in the Highlands. Luckily, i'm not producing it myself...