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Tim--we have an oft discussed topic on the benefits of painting then glueing or glueing then painting. I'd be interested in hearing your views when you post the painted version. Nice job by the way. What type camera did you use for the shots?
DJ 
DJ,
The usual process that I go through is build up the lower hull, and then spray black all over the inside.
Build the rest of the model.. But many assemblies are NOT glued together. (I dry fit and test fit a lot before I finally glue it)
Before painting, I disassemble the components and paint in subassmeblies.
The weathering is done in stages also.... That way I can attempt to not have 6 differently weathered subassemblies.
It also allows me to assemble and disamble the components alot also.
I like the process. This way I can have building phases and painting phases... sort of assembly line style.
As far as the camera, I use a Canon Powershot G2. The G2 is a fairly nice camera with good optics and a zillion options I am still learning about.
I also use a couple of different filters. I have a simple lighting rig and a poster board backdrop.
Later,
Tim
