The painting phase of the project has officially begun.  Much preparation work is required before any paint can be applied.  All dirt, stripping residue, grease and oil must be meticulously removed prior to etching and alodine work and before any body work or priming can begin.

All old paint stripped

prior to removing fairings

Body work can begin;

All loose rivets or nut plates

must be replaced

Paint enclosure construction

begins with framework

Paint enclosure

nearly complete

Flaps