Yesterday the Tartra T87 had most of its body work completed.
It will makes its way into the Paintshop in the next few days. With work on the T87 nearly complete the restoration crew have been inspired to complete the 1941 Packard Clipper that has been sitting in a corner. The workshop has completed its restoration of the Super V1 and atattched the rocket motor. It is now ready for the Paintshop.
The Hotspur has completed its restoration today and is being passed over to the paintshop.
Paint ShopPainting continues on the Me 163B and the Fokker DXXI. The Me 163 is now a nice shade of scab red and is awaiting the insignia before weathering. The Fokker has had its second coat of Black green and is ready for its first coat of brown camouflage on the upper surfaces. WorkshopThe Super V1 has had its its wings attached and is awaiting the restoration of the rocket motor before being sent to the paint shop. Work continues on the interior of the Hotspur II glider, but not long before the fuselage is completed. On RequisitionArriving in the Museum today for storage before restoration is the Thornycroft Amazon (Above) and the Bedford OX with Queen Mary Trailer (Below) The Nevington Museum will be adding to its collection and the new exhibits will be posted in the news.
The Nevington War Museum started its online activities today with a free Weebly website. The Museum is a repository for weapons of war particularly of the first half of the 20th century. Introduction Nevington - A Brief History The Museums Collection The Catalogue of Weapons Restoration Techniques Timeline for War Rules of Engagement |
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