If your not claiming you might as well get the wd40 out and strip all the parts, check whats still ok and then start ebaying.
There must be a few quids worth of engine and running gear at least, could be the start of a new parts business:)
Remember to dig out all those recipts for all that expensive stock and also all your expensive work equipment that you always store in you car for mr insurance man.
Reminds of this clip, just when you think its all going to end in pain......
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I meant camera gear however you point is a very good one.
Are you doing one location or moving around?. Why not try a westerly backdrop with visible horizon as the sun goes down, bit of fill light on them and the costumes they will love it if it comes out right.
Maybe even a couple of dusk shot...
Very nice, whats the subject are they showing off costumes?
Remember if your going somewhere remote check and double check all your gear, you dont want to have to travel all the way back becuse of a flat battery :doh.