Scaffolding set on both sides ready for top panels. Cut outs have begun with the wheel wells.
With bottom 2 sides secured, scaffolding was set up in readiness for top sections.
Happy Helpers..very grateful for the extra hands that turned up today
All hands on deck as we install panel 1 of 4!
Sides are prep ready for panels to be applied, and insulation is put in place.
All four sheets in shed ready for application.
It was all hands on deck to carry the 12.5metre long 1.8metre wide sheets weighing 120kg.
A big thankyou to John from FRP who delivered our 4 panels full length after hours on his truck.
More sandblasting and prep work completed. Notice the upstairs side construction complete ready for panels, and the round window frames!
All lower areas that were rusty including wheel archers have been sandblasted and prep.
Lots of help from dedicated people.
Downstairs taking shape.
Front of bus ready to be removed, headlights also being removed replaced with modern round LEDs.
Fabrication begins on the upper level.
Always precise
The drivers bunk step has been removed to make way for more recording studio floor space. New floor structure is being placed along with the studios wall.
The gap has been filled in caused by the lift. The huge electrical board that controlled airconditioning has been removed.
The old escape hatches are removed to be replaced with new ones.