3BoD_23_April_2007_005_20.JPG.jpg 3. An area of jib ready priming. 7BoD_23_April_2007_011_20.JPG.jpg 7. Chris Pegg inspects progress. 5BoD_23_April_2007_009_20.JPG.jpg 5. Work progresses in the engine compartment in preparation for the new engine. 2BoD_23_April_2007_004_20.JPG.jpg 2. An unidentified man hard at work with a needle gun. This made light work of the paint stripping, however the latice jib poses many hard to get areas, which slows down progress. 6BoD_23_April_2007_010_20.JPG.jpg 6. At the end of day 2 the extent of paint removal and follow on priming on this side can be seen. 4BoD_23_April_2007_006_20.JPG.jpg 4. The biggest element of the work is the replacement of this engine with a new one. 1BoD_23_April_2007_001_20.JPG.jpg 1. As work progresses on the crane jib, this photo shows progress halfway day 2 of the jib work. BoD_30_April_2007_001_20.JPG 8. 29 April 2007 - Progress "inside" the crane jib. BoD_30_April_2007_003_20.JPG 9. 29 April 2007 - Progress in the engine compartment. 3_June_2007_011_20.JPG The end of day 8 (3 June 2007) A multi couloured jib illustrates the painting today - "Dresden Blue" was used today! 3_June_2007_009_20.JPG The start of day 8 (3 June 2007). The day was spent revisiting some of the members grinding down and repriming. 3_June_2007_20_005.JPG The jib is much longer when you have to scrape and paint it! 3_June_2007_20_006.JPG It is very easy to miss areas. 3_June_2007_20_007.JPG Work is also progressing on the body. 3 June 2007 3_June_2007_20_008.JPG Inside faces of the jib tackled as well BoD_10_June_2007_011_20.JPG The crane match wagon is also receiving attention - eventually. BoD_10_June_2007_012_20.JPG The crane match wagon awaiting attention. BoD_10_June_2007_008_20.JPG The end of day 9 (10 June 2007) Undercoat is progressing. 17_June_2007_012_20.JPG 17 June 2007. At the end of day 2 of undercoating. 29_July_2007_008_20.JPG 29 July 2007. The needle gun in action. 29_July_2007_007_20.JPG 29 July 2007. A final view of the crane data panel prior to needle gunning off. 29_July_2007_009_20.JPG 29 July 2007. As become synonymous with this project 2 primers were used producing a strang finish. 29_July_2007_005_20.JPG 29 July 2007. Part of the way through the paint stripping process. 5_August_011_20.JPG 5 August 2007. Work at the hook end of the jib. 5_August_007_20.JPG 5 August. A view from the roof giving a good view of the undercoated jib. 11_August_2007_004.jpg 11 August - Inclemant weather can be overcome. 23_September_2007_003_25.JPG 23 September 2007. A potential final colour scheme for the crane. Mean while the engine has been installed with connections ongoing. 23_September_2007_002_25.JPG 23 September 2007. After a rare day of good weather the jib gets the first paint with top coat. 30_September_2007_010_20.JPG 30 September 2007. A new match wagon is being formed from a box van. 30_September_2007_005_20.JPG 30 September 2007. Another good day and a large labour force meant 2 coats of paint on the jib rest. 30_September_2007_007_20.JPG 30 September 2007. The first top coat on the body. 100_0112_20.JPG 7 October 2007 - The final coat has been applied to the jib. 100_0114_20.JPG 7 October 2007. The connection of the new Perkins engine reaches a conclusion. 100_0111_20.JPG 7 October 2007 - Molly rests after a busy session supervising the painting. 100_011920.JPG 7 October 2007. Work will shorlty resume on this wagon. 100_0109_20.JPG 7 October 2007 - The final coat has been applied to the jib. 100_0110_20.JPG 7 October 2007 - The final coat has been applied to the jib. 100_0117_20.JPG 7 October 2007. The new crane match wagon takes shape. 100_0168_25.JPG The converted Palvan almost ready for action. 100_0165_25.JPG 11 November 2007. The crane runner painted and ready to receive the new deck. 100_0178_20.jpg 25 November 2007. The first outing for the mechanically overhauled crane. Still a bit of painting to be done though. 2_December_2007_007_20.JPG 2 December 2007. For sale? One used crane engine, exhaust and fuel tank - a few careful owners. 2_December_2007_006_20.JPG 2 December 2007. The jib is lowered and time to check for any chipped paint!