Man paints the inside of a shipping container. Really... Expedition lifeboat conversion. Ep103 [4K]

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EPISODE 103
I've wanted a workshop/hard storage facilitiy for a while, and now I do. Place to weld, cut, join, laminate, and enjoy. Cheers.
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[@pcat1378]

Stepping out of that container like Superman stepping out of his phonebox in his uniform

[@c.a.mcdivitt9722]

Hey, if you organize it right, you can have the container shipped ahead of you and have a workshop waiting in port for the next few legs of your journey!

[@EvilBurp]

Hope that Alan and alex are safe from the storms in scotland. Love the content, keep up the good work

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Kind. As far as I'm aware, everyone is well.

[@markarmitage8376]

Alan is fine, I'm a local and walked by earlier today. All ship shape and Bristol...

[@greylocke100]

Many years ago I was a truck driver, and we used a particular type of grease for the hinges and locking bars for connex containers and trailer doors. I CANNOT for the life of me remember the brand name at the moment, but it was rated for Marine use and worked like a dream. As long as you wore rubber gloves when applying it and slightly heated it (We would put the container in hot water for a few minutes before using it), you could use a small chip brush to spread it where you needed it to go. When you were done, just dispose of the chip brush properly, and the hinges and locking bars were protected for a full winter. We wouldn't need to reapply grease until spring time. When we did, we would pressure wash the old grease off after spraying it down with some water based degreaser (Dawn dishwashing soap mixed I think 20:1 with water). Then reappply like previously.

[@dominicskelton3031]

My brain just rebelled at putting the container in hot water, before going "oh, the grease container, not the shipping container...." 😂

[@ThePaulv12]

@@dominicskelton3031 My grammar teacher would probably identify that statement as an example of a misplaced participial phrase. I sometimes don't know where I get this stuff from but it's still in there LOL.

[@nameommited]

@@dominicskelton3031same was going to leave a snark until I saw you had already responded.

[@michim162]

Great idea

[@Megabean]

Down the road from me there's a fish and chips stand made out of a repurposed shipping container. Pretty versatile boxes.

[@MarkInArizona]

To extend your workspace (temporarily when there), look at putting up a small awning (flat tarp) with some overhead projecting poles (easy to setup/remove) from the top outward when both doors are open. Velco or snaps to attach the overhead tarp. Then just have a portable table or two to move outside for grinding or painting.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I'll have to be nice to the yard team.

[@anonamos6086]

Really not sure why I’m watching a guy paint a shipping container but since it’s you, I may as well.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Honestly, I wouldn't bother. Go for a run or have a pint.

[@anonamos6086]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals combining the pint with your video. It’s always a relaxing combo.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Well in that case, cheers.

[@Invinciblemoam]

Just needs a heater and a kettle 👍👍

[@philgray1023]

I feel slightly ambivalent about not getting to watch the paint dry. Thank you for the video. Just wait until the sail crew hear about this one. Your ratings are in for a boost.

[@dcallan812]

Water tight? its not going to float behind Alan 🤣🤣 In Saltburn we had some high winds and rolling seas but not too much damage. 👍

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Cheers for the update. Stay safe.

[@miles_world]

Now there is containers involved? This series is getting better and better.

[@robertl6196]

Two bow thrusters for Alan?

[@ManxAndy]

Ahh…excellent, a little bit of watching paint dry…….on an autumn Saturday afternoon….👍😜👌🇮🇲

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I could set up a livestream for the drying ?

[@ManxAndy]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals you would be surprised how many views that would get…..lol.😂

[@Fantic156]

@@ManxAndy hmmm, I doubt it.....😜

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I tried a 'no script' timelapse episode of Alan heading up the Thames. It tanked.

[@goiterlanternbase]

That 2K PU Primer is a good enough paint for household use. It also will stick fine to the withered PU paint, when brushed clean. Did a concrete silo this way. Had to do it again after 10 years , because rust was blooming trough. The silo is used as a storage for 8 tons of wood pellets.

[@jackfntwist]

I see London. I see France.... Not complaining, mind you.

[@landsil_]

First thing my wife said was "Trousers" Not sure how I feel about this, I blame lack of Alan.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Do we all get to shout random items of clothing ?

[@PsRohrbaugh]

Alex: I can get them to watch paint dry

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

And they did....

[@PsRohrbaugh]

Of course 😂❤🖌️

[@whiskeymonk4085]

Chemicals and sparks in a confined space? What could go wrong lol.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Except, plenty of outside space, chemicals that aren't flammable, and not using both at the same time, yes, global oblivion is a guaranteed result of this venture.

[@townsville69]

Chicken Run (heavy Scottish accent) - "we need more thrust"

[@andrewjjhalliday]

Would you insulate and line the inside of the container?

[@gsmontag]

Hey mate, at 3:40 you have a pretty big rip in the middle of your jeans, pretty visible...

[@FlyXenonRC]

😂 saw that too

[@0xKruzr]

well done on the electric thruster idea for Alansøn. I've converted a Bass Pro Shop Pond Prowler 8 (basically a cheap plastic bass boat mass-produced over here in the States) into a sort of bootleg electric "center console" with a cheap "3 HP" (not sure I buy Haswing's advertised power estimation) trolling motor Frankensteined into accepting a steering cable and have been very happy with the results. electrics have a nice amount of pep to them!

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I looked at Haswing but their presales/marketing comms was not impressive.

[@0xKruzr]

no, it's quite horrendous. most of the Chinese makers are like this AFAICT. for me, just messing around, I'm happy to accept their eccentricities, but given that propulsion of various kinds might be literally life and death for you I would emphatically agree something with much better support from presales to years later is a better choice. ePropulsion is one obvious candidate, I might also look at Elco. looking forward to seeing how you set it up, @@AlexHibbertOriginals

[@thattoolguy9432]

Containers at the yard are hard to come by, i waited ages

[@brucechapman1946]

Would it be worth putting a rotating roof vent in the container Alex? I set up 2 x 20ft containers for servicing powder fire extinguishers in and fitted reverse cycle air conditioning an air compressor and vacuum extraction but with all that the air transfer suffered badly and it needed a "whirlybird" vent even with a door open if there was no breeze. Enjoy the "workshop"

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I'm not sure I'll be allowed to make large holes in the roof.

[@gafrers]

We cannot accuse him of Clickbait

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

No, but my current channel troll will tell me I've not done it correctly.

[@baldbastardo]

​@@AlexHibbertOriginalsTell him to Allen off. Some people just have nothing better to do than complain. And that's just sad.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I enjoy my pet trolls. There's usually only a maximum of two at any given time. Usually one even dimmer than the other.

[@gafrers]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals They always come in pair, like testicles. Of course the white you used is the wrong type.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

He's actually just commented. On cue.

[@benderbender1233]

✌😎✌

[@ColinChick]

Gotta be bow thrusters!

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

😶

[@VinceW187]

Is this an experiment on how far you can push your content and we will still watch? You know we will watch glue dry, paint is no different

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Interestingly, views slightly down, but like ratio is up.

[@pontuswendt2486]

Would it be possible to put in an airlock by the right door? (not in the way of workbencha at left door) to keep the warmth in when not in need to carry large objects in and out. Since the temprature drops soon.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I can probably use a plastic curtain of some kind. Although it's 16degC today!

[@pontuswendt2486]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals yeah 👍

[@MrFuzzyFreak]

Oh please tell me those electric motors are for little pod drives that are far forward enough to double as bow thrusters! whats better than better control & maneuverability? all that and an auxiliary mode of propulsion.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

That's what I'll tell you!

[@malcolm2587]

What's going to be more exciting to watch this guy paint the inside of this thing I don't know let's wait around and watch it dry you got to be f****** kidding me

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I left it to dry unsupervised. My apologies.

[@anonpers0n]

yt is cracking down on how i get videos, so i may start missing them,

[@PsRohrbaugh]

3 uses... 1) powering Alanson III 2) powering Alanson IV 3) powering Alanson V ?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Paul you don't have faith in my towing ropes!

[@PsRohrbaugh]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals just want to make sure you keep Alanson in line 😂

[@traumgeist]

My ex once dragged me to an art festival with vendors based out of some shipping containers. It was the dumbest thing I’ve ever been to. No windows in the shipping containers and the moment you walk in you’re uncomfortably locked face to face with the vendor and have to pretend to give a fuck about their generic looking art for a minute or more instead of turning around and walking straight back out because that would be rude, then when you leave without buying anything after a one minute conversation it’s still considered to be rude.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

An experience you've clearly got over.

[@stev838]

Wear a respirator

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

And spoil the fun?

[@stev838]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals I guess it depends on the paint of course But a chalk based latex won’t stop the bleed through. An acrylic enamel will But it will get you An epoxy enamel ? Now you using the tough stuff. Tough on you and In a closed space. I just hope it wasn’t enamel you would have fallen out the door I think I told you last year I saw a 30 person conversion here in Lake Michigan . It was sweet. Looked very safe for the Great Lake. So keep it going it will be worth it . Enjoy

[@dominicskelton3031]

Maybe treat yourself to a new pair of jeans, oops. 😳

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

A strenuous day of carrying things.

[@ysesq]

dumbness this episode - no surface prep with rust reformer, no sprayer, no double coats, no primer.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Troll is back! Welcome 😁 You're normally a little later when you chime in with your anonymous incel rantings.

[@ysesq]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals i trust in the Algorithm. dont actually search your videos. haha.

[@dominicskelton3031]

Damned clickbait titles - as if anyone has the willpower to scroll past this....