What do you have in mind? Please be aware that I have a lot of time on my hands right now, and things could get out of control

Well, I realize that modern RD doesn't have many recesses to fill, though opportunities do exist - I'll leave it up to your creativity.

-Kurt

Oh boy........ Things might get real ugly around

Personally, I'm thinking a matching Arabesque RD with a red derailleur housing loop. Or RD's main painted panel left black and the little accents done in red. I probably also would have done the crank arm flute in black with the spider arm flutes in red... and this is why I'm never quite finished with a bike .

You didn't highjack the thread, but added to it. Stunning red highlights. beautiful !

The OP did a really nice job. I'm pleasantly surprised. From the title, this thread could've had grotesque content, sort of like posting "microwaved cat today"... Phew...

+1 , you've inspired me. Let's see if I can't pull this classy look of myself.

paint filling is really fun and gratifying. here is some of the fill i've done using enamel paint pens and either steel wool to remove the excess (after drying) or a rag with mineral spirits (before drying):

Love that Shogun Great job!