17-02-2023, 11:41 AM
(16-02-2023, 09:08 AM)Peter Naulls Wrote: I don't Chris but next time I can reach it I'll see what I can do. It has a pair of Austin 7 front springs and a tubular axle with dropped ends, much like Eccles trailers of the pre-war period.
Thanks. I should have thought that is the main place to look for weight savings, though exactly how to determine what strength is needed is perhaps a challenge.
As regards coachpainting, I can certainly vouch for Craftmaster paint, it's lovely stuff. If you are thinking of a lovely glossy mirror finish I should warn you that is pretty challenging for a novice to achieve. If as others are suggesting you skin with light fabric, or if you aren't troubled by a home-painted look with neat brush strokes visible, it will be considerably easier. I would be happy to share my own limited experience of coachpainting and point you to a few resources if it helps.