I know how it goes, I've got two kids myself. All the more props in that case for finding time to get painting anything at all.
hmmmm maybe you are right and i should give it a try with my next mech.
but I will not make any promises.
By the way the Grand crusader was primed with a light grey primer and not a black citadel primer. normally i prime black and work the way up to white. This one was the other way round from light grey to blackwash to white. anyone see a difference to the other mechs? and if you do which one do you like better?