u/1805trafalgar

Newb here, first stick and tissue build. I want a silver finish for this static build. If I put the silkspan on, it shrinks and tightens and is smooth, but my experience with paints suggests that if I then apply any liquid to this surface it is going to expand and sag again. I imagine I will need to prime then spray or brush on a silver paint of one kind or another, but how will this affect the tightness of the silkspan? I am also considering a metallic shiny adhesive tape. I have followed some plastic aircraft kit builds that use Bare-metal foil, but I feel this won't work on tissue? I also wonder if you can use spray stick on grocery store aluminum foil to stick foil to a stick and tissue model? I would be grateful for any thoughts you guys have on this issue.

I read up on pruning roses and learned pruning should have happened soon after winter's end. These have buds on them already. What to do?