Depainting, and then repainting, the Scammell Mechanical horse Chassis.

In order to bring the vehicle back to as near original condition,we have had to remove as much of the red, epoxy paint, as the correct colour would have been black.

The red paint had been, so sadly, often is the case, sprayed over cables wiring rubber trim and dirt, so it had to come off.

Happily, using a high power pressure washer, a lot of the paint blew off.

We then repainted, with a lot more care, using a rust inhibiting black paint, however we will be fettling some of the hard to reach areas for weeks to come.

The Chassis before

Nigel, a visitor from New Zealand, but formerly from Cheltenham, stops by and shares some very interesting anecdotes, with Keith Taylor.

The chassis after some repainting.

We realigned the AA box to into a position for public viewing, and primed and undercoated the inside. We shall reinstate an authentic interior in due course.

Work on the Scammell coupling gear has been taking place as well as repairs to flaking paint on the roller shutter door.

Great Western 3rd class collett coach, has the Dinmore Manor group as new neighbours at Honeybourne Airfield.

The Dinmore lads had been based at another part of the estate, but it is nice that we are all together now.

Pictured is the fitting of a new part of the window frame after the original had rotted away.

Morris Commercial LC4 of 1960, is undergoing a heavy restoration , the nearside wing has received a 2 pack primer coat.

The number plate from the Scammell had started to delaminate, we rebonded it with just a couple of clamps.