Managed to get some more prepping done this morning, since I am doing this in stages I will prep and prime one section at a time just to stop any rust creeping in to some of the nooks and crannies.
I also came across a neat trick from a video on you tube (will look for it later) when masking up something like a block, apply tape then with a small hammer tap the tape on the edge and it will just peel away. no cutting with a knife required . . every day is a school day
Top and sides next
Thats all for now, thanks for looking