Tuesday 13th - A surprise visit

After the very busy Saturday and packed out Mess Room, today was very quiet with just seven of us in. All effort was on RMB 1876 and the Mink D.

Many thanks to Paul E for the extra photos.

[Photo : Paul]  A stuck bolt needed removing on one corner of the Mink D. A pensive Phil gives an enquiring look before returning to the job.

[Photo : Paul]  It took some drilling to remove. 

During the process the bit even got stuck and also took some removing.

Next job on with the green primer.

[Photo : Paul]  The new nut and bolt ready to fit.

[Photo : Paul]  Lamp brackets from the van for Maurice to undercoat.

[Photo : Paul]  Then it's back to planks ......

[Photo : Paul]   ...... and more planks.

Paul also began priming planks. The overall plank count for the very long Mink D must be considerable!

Moving on to 1876, Robert and Chris prepared this particular base section in the centre vestibule for a new length of primed skirting. This was subsequently fitted and will be painted on Thursday.

Now into the south vestibule to add the corner beading on both sides.

Some beading for the edge of the ceiling panels was then fixed in place.

In the servery Richard applies a second top coat of Silver Grey on the walls in this corner area and in particular the new board, the fitting of which was requested by our electricians.

With a very dramatic shadow looming above, Richard top coats the parts of the south compartment ceiling that have been repaired.

Richard spent the rest of the day adding more top coat to the edges of the doors and door frames where needed.

We were very pleasantly surprised when Stu H. visited to say he would be returning to work next Tuesday. A quick check with Glyn, our Work Permit secretary, confirmed that Stu's 2026 permit will be ready for him to pick up. After our lunch break, when we descended the stairs, we found the above cartoon on the lobby white board. 

Welcome back Stu!