I used a permanent marker to colour the bands. Its a good way to experiment. It cleans off easily and it "weathers" more quickly. Once I decide on something I like I'll use paint and do it properly. I'm thinking I'll try darkening the groove to high light the rings next, the reverse of what you see here.
![](http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k605/empirenick/AeonV4.jpg)
The picture of the emitter shows the weathering.
![](http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k605/empirenick/AeonV4Emitter.jpg)
I'm not in the UK, I live in Ottawa, Canada.
As for points, I'm walking the Jedi's path. Who wants to fly a Tie Fighter?