Since our last update a number of working groups have met to progress our latest project. Vanfit B780952, a 1959 Charles Roberts built Diagram 1/208 Planked van, with plywood doors.

On the 14th August, Jason and Tim were on site undercoating the new doors as well as priming areas from the previous work session. Most of the frame was also prepped and primed.

On the 16th I was on site, completing the prep and priming the North side followed by an application of undercoat.

The 23rd was the main group session for this update, with Jason, John and I on site.
Jason focusing on the underframe, John on prepping and priming the South side, whilst I attended to the west end.

By the end of the session the South and West sides had been covered in undercoat.

On to the 25th, with Tim and I on site, after a little shuffle to uncouple the east end I was able to prep and undercoat.

Saturday I did find one of the South side planks to be life expired so whilst I painted the end Tim set about removing and replacing the plank. Calling on me when assistance was required. Although as can be seen, due to a lack of full width planks, Tim improvised. Once installed and with the undercoat out already it was applied after some red oxide primer for the bolts.

After lunch, what we consider the main event was carried out.
A full repaint of all 4 sides into Williamsons Freight Brown.

That concludes this update next session is scheduled for the 6th September, join us then to see what we achieve.