Just a quick look before I put the body in storage.
First we needed to prepare the brass for installation.
I used 1/2 round 3/8in brass and drilled counter-sunk holes for #4 x 3/4in Brass Oval Head Screws.
My assistant Miles, milling a countersunk hole in brass 1/2 round.
Then each piece gets fitted to the body panel. I use a small dremel to pre-drill the hole for the wood screw. This avoids any splitting.
And a final look.
I will be leaving the body panels in place until the next shipment arrives. My boiler is being inspected next week and then packing for shipment along with the parts and pieces being stored by STW.
I am going to have a professional pin-stripe artist come by and embellish her before I pull the body apart and prep for the next round of assembly.
Next step - Boiler and pipes.
Thanks for reading.
Poppapope
Denver, CO USA