[Jordan Baker]

Hi John.

Thanks for the information. I agree on the different strike marks on the casings. If only they could talk.


Taking advantage of the decent weather yesterday I brought out the big paint sprayer and got a number of the larger parts painted. Outer radiator shroud, side engine covers and some floor plates all painted up. The floor plates will be two colours. The bottom side is green but the top side is white. When these were first painted it was quite clear the steel plates were assembled unprimed and then sprayed white or green. For the short time these vehicles were expected to be in service this wasn’t a problem. But 80 plus years in it lead to some rusting.