It's been quite a successful week all in all. The Weston show went well and I've made steady progress with the T9.

The body has been united with the chassis for the first time. A tiny amount of fettling was required but all fitted where it was supposed to. The frames sit inside the cab and have to fit on the inside of the splashers which are obviously between the frames and the wheels. I must admit to slight trepidation when I looked at some of the clearances involved but it all fits and credit to the designer of the kit.

I'm using a Mashima motor and high level gear box with a D2 drive stretcher and one benefit is that the cab floor sits perfectly flat. The kit was originally designed for a Portescap and reconfigured gear box but this results in a step in the cab floor.

I've started to detail the back head but there are a lot of bits. And I mean a lot...

I'll keep chipping away and who knows, it may be in a state for some trial running at Southampton show next weekend but don't hold your breath!

Speaking of which, do come along and say hello. The show looks like it's going to be a very good one.