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It’s really starting to come to life with a new lick of paint and the curtains (which drove me mad installing). Currently on the way to Wales to get a piece of equipment installed that I can’t wait to share in videos coming up. Thanks for all your advice and tips on the van build, it massively helps. Make sure you’re following me on Instagram for live updates - @willswhereabouts 🤙🏼
Also mate don’t refer to it as a crack den 😂
I tell you from experience
Some folk take jokes seriously. 👍 other than that crack on mate good job so far
Underslung water tank?
Hey will. Have you a link for the curtains you installed Cheers. Love all the videos.
Handy tip if u ever need to remove the wall panels and need to find the screws just use a small magnet to locate the screw
I was going to suggest that as well. 👍
@@carlacowling1789 old trick of the trade ay
Im a carpenter/joiner of over 30 years by trade...... Your videos keep me so entertained...... Keep going keep learning i guarantee the sense of achievement you will get when it's all finished will outweigh the struggles 10 fold 👌
Thanks very much Richard. I sure hope you’re right hah
You are probably the most honest van builder on YT 👍
Kudos too you chap 😎
As allways i enjoyed the vid 😁
0:50 "more magazines behind" one behind you as you said that :P
0:50 another one in the background haha
The simple fact you have completed some jobs on your own, mistakes and all, should make you proud Will. Its coming together, Well done mate 👍🏻
Cheers Terry, it’s getting there
I like the light grey on the walls.
Perhaps use the darker grey on the cabinet doors.
Take a pic of all the walls. This will give you an idea where all the screws are located. Then after you cover them and paint over you can go back with a magnet and locate them. Boom 💥 another great video.
You can get tie backs for those curtains, they attach to the van behind the middle poppers. Keep up the good work mate!
Take ribbon, twine, whatever and tie the windows back. They look great! I'm glad you went with a lighter color for the walls. I LOVE that you mess it up and show us. Much more entertaining. For finger marks, spatters and dirt - you might not like the look but, I would consider sponge painting with about 3 similar colors of grey so that you get a lightly dappled effect. Also a semi-gloss paint if you don't have it already.
If your kitchen units are chipboard, any edges that you had to cut to size, its a good idea to seal with a couple of coats some polyurethane varnish. To stop the chipboard expanding when it gets wet or damp in the winter.
A nice acrylic eggshell paint is wash proof which is what you need. Especially being next to the cooker where you will get steam and oily smoke. We use it on our corridor walls at our infants school so it's well and truly tested! Great video and van looking amazing.
You seem so much more light hearted. Its a joy to watch. What are you going to do with the space above the kitchenette window? Are you putting a little cupboard there? If its prone to touching and thus finger marks and your not putting a cubby there, consider a salt and pepper/ spice rack? Plant shelf? A nice bit of art... All of which will deter you from leaning and creating finger marks. Alternatively consider a Polyvine Dead Flat Acrylic Varnish or something? Ply absorbs moisture quite alot and what you don't want is swelling. Due to movement also consider marine building materials... sealants etc... no vehicle moves more than a boat hey and this would help with potential condensation.
While you were turning the dodgy calendar around, over your left shoulder (on the video) was another dodgy calendar 😂 bloody love this channel! The van is coming along nicely, can't wait to see the finished article. Keep up the great content Will.
@JR. HA...I noticed that as well...and just checked the comments to see if anyone else noticed the other calendar behind Will...you beat me to it
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I had to laugh when I saw the roller dripping with paint and I'm yelling "NO!" at the tv. Hahaha You did do a good job so well done. :)
Will it’s like watching a mirror image of myself watching you,will 2 times, just like myself.
You don't need all that fabric at the windows. Draw curtains closed and work out how much you can reduce. Remove excess fabric from two centre seams. Also use side poppers to fix curtain tie each side and will let in whole more light! If down west country way happy to show you what to do and also how to do upholstery/cushions properly! 🤗 You are so right about taking your time, but you are getting there!😎
Mate, love seeing your progress, however satin finish paint for your panels will be easier to keep clean as emulsion isn't cleanable. And your curtains only need enough material to cover half the window each side too much will result in less window as you're finding out. Keep going and enjoy it.
Yep he can definitely cut them down a bit so they don't bunch up so much. Looking forward to Will with a sewing machine, should be a laugh 😁
In the US we have flat, eggshell, satin, semi gloss and gloss finishes. Flat and eggshell will leave scuffs on the wall and is more difficult to clean. Satin is a great option for kitchens and baths because it is easier to keep clean. You just wipe them down.
The best bit for me was covering up Miss January’s knockers and saying she got you in trouble all whilst there were more knockers over your shoulder 🤣🤣🤣
Sorry to tell you this Will, but there's another calendar behind you at 0:50 😆
Cant wait for you to go stealth camping in this!
Watching you has become great source of craic! As the mother of 3 kids might I suggest using a washable type paint for the next layer. Are you intending to use the sink and the drawers? And hook up the hob to propane? And have your fridge all in that current kitchen configuration? I’d love to see a drawing of how that’s going to work.
You have me in tears of laughter mate, im so pleased im not the only one who has so much frustration from building a van . Ive tinted windows AND the blackout curtains, now we can have our interior lights on and nothing can be seen from outside . Hopefully wel catch up for a brew somewhere in the future and compare notes. The times ive kicked my tools , thrown components sworn screamed and yelled is unbelievable so youre not on ypur own
Top video Will i always look forward to your Van update every week.
I think that you are doing your van build the right way by doing it yourself because you are putting your soul into it & you will feel that every time that you go inside and use it, you will feel a huge pride knowing that you gave it your best shot.
All the best.
I had a hard day a work and was happy to get a notification that you had done an upload. Great watch while eating my spag bol!!
i like the crackhous ascetics, the transparent blackout curtain in the front really adds to the atmosphere
L👀king Good! Suggestion ... "tie backs " for your curtain. It won't give you back 60 cm, but it can widen your window space. If you're ok w/a needle & thread sew the tie back onto the curtain. If not. You could even glue gun the tie back onto your curtain. Happy Adventures!
Love the colour Will. Good choice. She's coming together Mate.
Lol you slid the side door open and I thought ‘😳 he’s turned into serial killer Dexter!’ With all the sheet plastic 😂
enjoy watching your vids cause you just make me laugh :) you also remind me of myself hahahah
get some black cloth tie backs for the curtains , tie the curtains back in the middle that will give you more window showing , that's what was in my last van .
Hi will great video trying to fit curtains 😂but will keeping it real like that is the best, you get for us the real feel of the job you are doing and the pain and determination of you trying your hardest to achieve.. well done it’s looking fantastic love new kitchen work top very trendy.. just a thought is it possible to use a kind of curtain tie backs on your new black our curtains to let in more light and a better view out .. try it may work!! Joe 🤘
Will your a genius young man well done Daddy Neil and Mummy Emma be so proud of you xx
Suggestion. Use popper Tie backs for the curtains. One in the middle each side or 2 each side. That will pull in the middle section of curtain and give more window light.
I would totally extend the kitchen right up to the bed wall and then have a double seat next to the sliding door. This is how I did my van. Just a suggestion. :)
Vans looking fabulous .....a tip for the fingermarks is dry bread just rub it over them they should lift off ...just a cheap sliced loaf will do 😁
Pleased you chose that colour over the dark one, its really starting to look good.cheers will.👏
I look forward to your videos. No matter what content u always make me laugh.
Relax You are doing wonderful! I love the color you decided. Good luck on the rest of your build.
I have also learned by doing. It's not always perfect but there is a great deal of pride and satisfaction when you are done. the F bombs are important to release steam. Good job, you had me laughing out loud.
Good to see a mask being used for what’s its supposed to be for!
I've come to your channel from seeing you on Charlie & Laurens videos and have just binge watched a ton of yours. Really good content and you've gained a new subscriber!
Use a magnet if you need to find filled n hidden screws 👍👍👌👌
Great videos. I thought it was just me that keeps snapping drill bits etc. Had to drill just one tiny hole last week while fitting a split charger. Drilled straight through the 8mm gas pipe. Its impossible to fix without removing everything. On the plus side the split charger works a treat.
Keep em coming will. It makes me feel a little more normal knowing its not just me making mistakes every time I try to do a job.
Martin.
I knew you were going to go with a sage green!! The curtain install was HILARIOUS! 😆 I had the same problem with drill bits when I fitted mine, but they are excellent curtains. My dog has gradually destroyed them though, so it's a good job I have a couple of spares. Keep plugging away at it. You're doing a really nice job and it's going to look great when you're done. 😁
I would use the darker grey on the kitchen cupboards instead of sage
Every day is a school day when your building a van keep going the end result is well worth it
For the window space you are losing behind the curtains, I suggest that you attach a velcro strap or a leather button strap on the edge to bundle up the curtains. One on top and one on bottom for both curtains should do the job
great vid mate,I'm glad I'm not the only one who lost the plot trying to fit the curtains
If in the future you wanted to remove any of the panels, you could use a magnet to find the screws and then use a hot air gun to soften and dig out the wood filler.
Will you can sort out your curtain issues with some tie back straps. If you make them/get them made from some black fabric to match your curtains you won't even notice them when the curtains are open. Make them as short as you can get away with so that they hold the curtains back as tight as possible. Put a press stud on the ends of the straps to close them around the curtains and use a press stud in the centre of each strap to fix it to the window frame. To tie them back to the max, you could put two tie back straps on each curtain, one at the top and one at the bottom. This way they would be held back from top to bottom giving you much more light.
Loving the van build videos Will, I reckon you are going to have an incredible sense of achievement when you have finished it. I love the attention to detail. Thank you for the vlogs, they make my day.
Your kitchen unit could go behind the drivers seat, just a 90 degree turn. Then you can sit to yor fab pull out table easily and even use the table for prep. A rotating passenger seat would still work when you have company. Good luck
Enjoy watching mate , keep going and be safe
Loving colour on walls and curtains are great
Thanks so much 😊
I always say "work faster not smarter" lmao ..Loved the video man. Thank for the laughs !
If I could drive I would be proud to have a van like yours fantastic work my friend love it
Oh mate, I have SO been there with the drill bits! I broke so many I had to buy myself a new full set at Christmas! 🤣
Came over from your comment on Foresty's channel and 1:46 in and I'm lol and hooked!
Looks nice place . Litte adjustment on the van never stop 😀 happy travels 👍
Only just seen this video, I would have used decorators chalk to screw hols , can't wait to see van all done
Lol, your frustration tho! Aww
Hi Will the colour you painted the sides is just right ,I did love the green strip you had with the tape it look fantastic but something like it back it brakes the ceiling from the sides ,Will F F S slow up man think what you are doing then you won’t make so many mistakes m8 ,you are not taking any pride in what you do lol 😆 put some tie backs on the curtains to hold them back that way you will not lose so much light ok ,till next time take care keep safe enjoy your sister Birthday 🎉
That looks more fast forward than timelapse :-D
Try using tie backs on your curtains Will. It will allow more light in.
you may be able to put some little clippy straps on the windows so that you can pull back that fabric a bit while the curtains are open you retain some more of your window.
For complete blackout privacy use blackout material and Velcro it around the window(s).
Hi Will great videos, you make me laugh everytime. More like a reality series . As a marine upholsterer myself you could add some 25mm black or grey webbing tie backs to the curtains pulling the centre back and giving you more window. If you let me know the dimensions you need ill supply them to you foc. In a dark grey with the stainless screw in poppers to attach to . All the best Lee 👍
As an aspiring van lifer that doesn't know shit about construction you are the biggest inspiration. The most realistic van build to follow along and learn from. Thank you will❤️🤙🏽
I am so happy to see you making good progress. I am looking forward to see your next videos.👍
on the plus side William, the longer you take with the van, its making great viewing for people like myself!! Keep put the good work…
I think you should hire an artist to paint i huge bad-ass dragon or wizard on the inside of that van like the wall above the kitchen would be DOPE
Darn mate please bring back Miss January, I miss her already :) , good to see progress mate Best regards Andrew from Down under
When i started my amby build i bought 10 3mm drill bits 👍 last week i had to buy some more 😂😂
Even worse, I'm only 60% through the build 😭 B&Q love me though 😁
Love your channel. I am glad you are still making videos.
Before I started my van I was convinced I was Greg Virgoe but it appears I more whereswill, who’d have thought!!😆
Curtains look good Will, just need some tiebacks on them. Really starting to take shape.
I work for Toolstation and its constantly haunting me in the background of your van build videos 😂😂 vans looking great tho!!
Get some tiebacks for the curtains to pull back to give more window when open
Starting to come together now Will. i've got the Van X curtains in my van (great quality). Once you put the tie backs on they will look better and give you more light .
Your videos always give me a good laugh😂😂 “Calamity Will “ You react to things going wrong, just as I would 😆 the curtains are great 👍🏻
I love the realness of your vlogs and can build ! Keep them comin!! Your sense of humor is refreshing!!
More hurry less speed lol Tip for curtains a bit of very thin leather or rope whichever colour you fancy tie in the middle of each curtain once opened to give u a bit more light loving this build as you learn
If you ever decide to do another van conversion tip for sanding open all doors side and rear doors and place a big fan by side door as you sand it will all be blown out the rear doors only leaving a small clean up job
Really is a big change, loving the colour & the curtains look great, maybe a curtain tie to pull them back in the middle may give you back a little bit of window each side. Your hard work is definitely paying off. Hope your sister had a great birthday. Take care and drive safe 🤗
aww we've laughed and cried at your videos, sometimes just standing back, have a good look at what you have and then small steps to do what you want. Get some 'tie-backs' for the curtains. Andy and Kim.
Bless your handsome heart. Patience is your strong suit is it, lol? I can relate.
I can’t believe you are quite so unlucky😵💫🤣Thank goodness you are getting there😀🤩
Matt varnish over the top coat is your best bet to protect it
Once you've done your final coat on the walls use something called decorators varnish. It's matt so you won't see it but protects the walls and makes them washable.
Looks great Will! The van is really starting to come along
Re-the broken drill bits...
Just use self-tapping screws next time. Van steel is pretty soft.
It's starting to look good, and professional.
I feel your pain with the curtains instal. I had the same setbacks with the same products. Four drill bits later, well you know the score. I had a problem with the tiny screw heads also.
Oooooof that colour does look nice on the walls mate. Great choicr
Love the work in progress Will.
Kee up the excellent videos and 👍
Can you not cut the curtains down so there's not such much excess when curtains open. If not, use some nice fabric and tie them in the middle when pulled back that will allow more light through. Looking good Will. Great perseverance mate. 👍 Funny when you kept loosing your drill bits 🤣 (I'm not the only who has disasters!)
00:50 turning the calendar round just to have another one in the background 🤣
Love the window covers! Cant wait to see the finished product. Great job