Crane Overhaul 2007
22nd April 2007
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7 October 2007 - The final coat has been applied to the jib.
7 October 2007 - The final coat has been applied to the jib.
7 October 2007 - The final coat has been applied to the jib.
7 October 2007 - The final coat has been applied to the jib.
7 October 2007 - The final coat has been applied to the jib.
7 October 2007 - The final coat has been applied to the jib.
7 October 2007. The connection of the new Perkins engine reaches a conclusion.
7 October 2007. The connection of the new Perkins engine reaches a conclusion.
7 October 2007. The new crane match wagon takes shape.
7 October 2007. The new crane match wagon takes shape.
7 October 2007. Work will shorlty resume on this wagon.
7 October 2007. Work will shorlty resume on this wagon.
7. Chris Pegg inspects progress.
7. Chris Pegg inspects progress.
8. 29 April 2007 - Progress
8. 29 April 2007 - Progress "inside" the crane jib.
9. 29 April 2007 - Progress in the engine compartment.
9. 29 April 2007 - Progress in the engine compartment.
Inside faces of the jib tackled as well
Inside faces of the jib tackled as well
It is very easy to miss areas.
It is very easy to miss areas.
The converted Palvan almost ready for action.
The converted Palvan almost ready for action.
The crane match wagon awaiting attention.
The crane match wagon awaiting attention.
The crane match wagon is also receiving attention - eventually.
The crane match wagon is also receiving attention - eventually.
The end of day 8 (3 June 2007) A multi couloured jib illustrates the painting today -
The end of day 8 (3 June 2007) A multi couloured jib illustrates the painting today - "Dresden Blue" was used today!
The end of day 9 (10 June 2007) Undercoat is progressing.
The end of day 9 (10 June 2007) Undercoat is progressing.
The jib is much longer when you have to scrape and paint it!
The jib is much longer when you have to scrape and paint it!
The start of day 8 (3 June 2007). The day was spent revisiting some of the members grinding down and repriming.
The start of day 8 (3 June 2007). The day was spent revisiting some of the members grinding down and repriming.
Work is also progressing on the body. 3 June 2007
Work is also progressing on the body. 3 June 2007