Looking Good

Good morning all, things have moved at pace this week. The base ring has been completed . Just a couple of coats of protection before bolting into place.


As you can see the dome ring is nearly there. A small upgrade to the jig had made the cutting process smoother. This job really takes time as each piece is glued and screwed and clamped. I lost several clamps during the move so having to make do. Millimeter perfect on it's shape and looks fantastic on to of the base ring giving me a 30mm clearance for rotation. I was going to use the 6 castor's from the previous roll off roof but they look just to darn big and out of place. I know they will never be on show externally just not happy with them.

THE DOOR. A few days ago Tony our chairman from our society Breckland Astronomical Society delivered and installed the steel door. He had to make a small alteration to the frame as it was just off square. Fits like a glove and now has 2 coats of red oxide primer. The inside has been painted black and the front hopefully today will have the first of its gloss white coats to match the siding.

Yesterday I received a text from Nathan to inform me the pier is now ready for collection. Cant wait to see it and get it up for a test run. Pics to follow soon I promise.