[Ben]

Just a little progress.

Removed most of the smaller fittings in the hull plus the rear axle and main suspension units last week. Most bolts still turn and there has been very little cutting or nut splitting.

The steel for the upper armour repairs has arrived and I hope to crack on with that in the next few weeks using Shaun's patented method of rivet removal, and Shaun!

The two photos show the hull sat up on large wooden blocks which allows for some stability whilst the bits are taken off and the rear plate after the axle and fittings are off. The ring is some sort of sealant or primer and is bright orange, it must have been applied at the factory as it's very fresh now exposed. I've found it on a few components where bare steel parts have been bolted on to the hull. You can still make out some of the KG3 paint under where the heat shields were and the steering fittings in the bottom corners.

Ben