I'm not sure about Divint Intentions, but I have to say that the Zs look
wonderful in Green Cream & Orange. But then I *would *say that, being
originally from Glasgow! I hope that a full set of photos will be posted on
the net when 111 is completed.

Chas

On 04/06/06, Ian MacCowan imaccowan@...> wrote:
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> G'day everyone. If you think the photo looks good....wait 'til you

> see the end result. Ian Hanson, who is in charge of the restoration

> project with 111, was telling me yesterday that it has taken 196

> manhours to bring 111 to the stage where the top coats were ready to

> be applied. This has mainly involved removing rust from several

> window frames and various repairs to the body. Initial painting was

> the application of primer to bare metal, followed by one solid

> painting of undercoat all over. With the top coats the roof has been

> done twice, the window area and skirt will receive two coats, whilst

> the orange will be applied three times, this latter part needing to

> be hand sanded between coats. The trucks have been painted, I think

> two top coats were applied to them.

> You should've seen the expressions on peoples faces yesterday as the

> orange started to appear. It was stopping them in their tracks.

> Ian added that 111 will probably be ready by early August. Inside is

> yet to be painted and resoration work is required on some seats. He

> said that he'll put on a barbeque for all that have been involved

> with the project and jokingly added that he'll serve orange cake and

> orange juice.

> Have a good week.

> -Ian.

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